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Practical advice for the home

Practical solutions for a cleaner, drier and more efficient home

HomeFixNest is a practical home advice site for the United States. Every article answers a specific, everyday question about cleaning, humidity and mold, energy saving, organisation or home maintenance, and explains the steps in enough detail to be carried out without guesswork.

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Tools & resources

Interactive helpers for everyday household decisions. The first ones are being prepared and will be published here.

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Dehumidifier size guide

Work out how much capacity a dehumidifier needs for a room, a basement or a whole floor.

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Energy saving checklist

A room by room checklist of the adjustments that reduce the energy a home uses.

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Cleaning routine planner

A weekly and monthly routine that can actually be kept, with the time each task really takes.

Topics

The five areas this site covers. Every article belongs to one of them.

Cleaning & Home Care

Routines, products and habits that keep a home clean with less effort.

2 articles

Domestic Economy

Monthly budgets, household expenses and financial planning to keep the home economy under control.

1 article

Domestic Savings

Guides to reduce the electricity, water and appliance costs of the home, with practical changes that do not need a renovation.

9 articles

Energy Savings

Small changes that reduce the energy a home uses, with the savings explained.

6 articles

Home & Garden

Plants, balconies and green spaces at home, with low-cost care and water-saving tips.

1 article

Home Maintenance

Preventive care for appliances, plumbing, paint, doors and seasonal upkeep.

4 articles

Home Organization

Order in the kitchen, the closet, the garage and the rest of the house.

4 articles

Humidity & Mold

Understanding moisture at home, preventing mold and keeping indoor humidity in a healthy range.

1 article

Kitchen & Food

Storing, cooking and planning food at home with less waste and less spending.

2 articles

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