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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Life seemed much simpler when the hardware store carried only three kinds of caulk. Now, home centers dedicate an entire aisle to caulk. As a result, confusion reigns when it’s time to do a simple job ...

Energy bills aren’t getting kinder, and conservatories leak warmth like a loose pocket leaks coins. The culprit is rarely dramatic. It’s the tiny gaps around frames, tired gaskets, hairline cracks in ...