13 Tips for Winterizing Your House Plumbing
We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...
12 Tips for Water Damage Repair
Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...
Is Radon in Your Water?
Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer...
Intermatic Whole-House Surge Protection
All the electronics in your house need surge protection. Learn about an Intermatic surge protector option here.
Why You Should Freeze Pipes on Purpose
Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...
10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem
We've all been there: late at night, laying in bed and drifting off to sleep when suddenly the drip-drip of...
How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple
Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!
Installing Communication Wiring
Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.
What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation
Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.
How to Install a Duct Booster Fan
Fine tune your heating and cooling system
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote
Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.
Hide Ugly Radiators With These Stylish Cover Ideas
Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...
How To Repair a Cut Extension Cord
For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!
Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls
Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire
How to Heat Your House When the Power Goes Out
Heating systems need power. Even natural gas, propane and oil furnaces often use electricity for ignition, power dampers, fans or...
5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know
Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...
How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe
This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes
The Two Things You Should NEVER Throw Down The Drain
They will cause HUGE problems!
Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap
Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes.
Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips
Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily
How to Fix a Chip in the Sink
How to make an almost invisible repair
This Fan Trick Can Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long
It's SO easy!
What’s the Difference Between Pink, Yellow and Green Insulation?
The difference between pink, yellow and green insulation.
Does Putting Plastic Over Your Windows Really Save Energy?
Does plastic window film save energy?
14 Toilet Problems You Should Never Ignore
If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.
13 Plumbing Tricks of the Trade for Weekend Plumbers
More than any other type of home improvement job, plumbing can drive a DIYer crazy. Problems arise, projects grow, frustrations...
9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...
What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?
The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...
DIY Dictionary: Access Panel
An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...
