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Hiring help and getting repairs done right.
Handyman & Repairs
How to Hire a Handyman
What a handyman can and can't do, how pricing works and the questions that help you avoid problems.
Handyman & Repairs
Handyman vs Licensed Contractor
Which home jobs a handyman can usually take on, which need a licensed pro, and how permits fit in.
Handyman & Repairs
Small Repairs That Get Expensive
Ten small problems around the house that are easy to ignore, and why fixing them early pays off.
Handyman & Repairs
How to Read a Contractor Estimate
What a good estimate includes, how to compare quotes fairly and the red flags that suggest problems ahead.
Handyman & Repairs
Water Heater: Repair or Replace?
Common water heater problems, which ones can be repaired, signs it's time to replace and how to choose a new one.
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Money
How Balance Transfer Cards Work
A balance transfer can cut the interest you pay on card debt, but only if the numbers work for you. Here's how to check.
Home Improvement
Replacement Windows Explained
What the labels mean, how frame materials compare and the questions to ask before you get quotes.
How-To
How to Fix a Running Toilet
Most running toilets come down to three parts inside the tank. Here's how to find the problem and fix it.
Smart Shopping
Buying Refurbished Electronics
Refurbished phones, laptops and tablets can cost less than new. Here's how to tell a good deal from a risky one.
Scholarships & College
How to Find Scholarships
Where scholarships come from, how to build an application you can reuse and how to avoid scholarship scams.
Money
Personal Loans vs Credit Cards
How the two compare on interest, fees and how fast the debt is paid off, with a worked example.