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The Best and Worst Cities for Biking in 2026 Original

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By Alex Shoemaker Verified
| The Family Handyman Verified
Biking is great exercise, an environmentally friendly choice for transportation, an affordable way to get around, and a recreational activity. Unfortunately, bike safety concerns can discourage people from riding. One block may have a protected lane or quiet side street, while the next puts cyclists beside faster traffic with little separation. Separate analyses from PeopleForBikes and ConsumerAffairs offer two ways to look at biking in U.S. cities.
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5 Cheap Home Fixes That Could Save You Thousands Later, According to Experts Original

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By Alex Shoemaker Verified
| House Beautiful Verified
3 min read A little home maintenance goes a long way. Small issues, especially in older homes, can become much larger projects when homeowners put them off. Fortunately, many major issues can be prevented without spending an exorbitant amount of time or money. The key is catching them early and knowing when a seemingly minor problem deserves professional attention. Ahead, learn what inexpensive fixes experts say can protect some of your home's most costly features.
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Behr's Color of the Year Is So Timeless, It'll Never Go Out of Style

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By Alex Shoemaker Verified
| The Family Handyman Verified
Fans of paint trends, the wait is finally over. The BEHR 2027 Color of the Year paint has finally been announced, and the winner is... Grounded. Grounded (T27-01) is a sophisticated olive green that shifts between moss and olive, with subtle brown undertones that add warmth and depth. Inspired by nature, it has an earthy quality without looking overly dark or heavy.
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