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It's time for your man cave to grow up. Your basement or garage can serve as a great getaway and can look as sharp as the rest of your home.
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View as a gridContractors Have Concerns, Too
The New York Times
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Drama is what great television is all about, which is why home renovation shows have become such a big hit. Networks seeking heroes and villains don't have to look beyond the renovation project down the street. Too often the contractors are cast as villains.
Good Housekeeping Home Renovation Awards 2026
Good Housekeeping
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Our experts tested hundreds of tools, paints, fixtures, and more-these are the ones that actually deliver.
Breaker Breaker, Here's How to Choose a Two-Way Radio
Popular Mechanics
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Mobile phones and texting haven't replaced the convenience and simplicity of two-way radios. Their freedom from reliance on a cellular network to communicate makes them ideal for camping adventures and caravan road trips. As long as you are within the range the radio is designed for and have no obstructions, you can chat as much as you want-for free.
Portable or Window AC? Here's the One I'd Buy Again After Using Both
Good Housekeeping
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Trying to choose between a portable AC and a window air conditioner? Experts break down the pros, cons, cooling power, and maintenance needs of each.
Chevy Colorado ZR2: A City Friendly Truck, Built for the Dirt
Charles & Hudson
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The mid-size truck market is on fire, and the Chevy Colorado just might be the best of the bunch. From 2017 to 2018 the mid-size truck market increased 20% year over year. That's a huge increase that will only continue to grow with the introduction of the Ford Ranger this year and the Jeep Gladiator next year.
10 Travel Tips for Flying with a Baby
Built by Kids
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Flying with a baby (or a baby bump) is an adventure, but we are travelers at heart and we were raised by parents who traveled with their kids (us), so we weren't going to let our growing family stand in the way of any opportunity to hop on a plane.
Where to Get Exactly What You Need for Your Home Improvement Projects
Lifehacker
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We live in a gilded age of home improvement, when we have virtually everything we need to build and repair a home just a short drive or keystroke away. Still, should you shop at a big box store? A specialty shop? Online? Here's how to find exactly what you need, when you need it.
Mechanics Say This Quick Check Can Prevent Your Car From Overheating This Summer
Good Housekeeping
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Before your next road trip, take a few minutes to follow mechanics' advice on checking your car to prevent your engine from overheating on the road.