
How to Choose the Best USB Outlet for Your Home or Garage
Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of USB outlets for your home...


Is Expensive Toilet Paper Actually Bad for Your Toilet?
There are a lot of ways that a toilet can get backed up. But what if it's actually your expensive...


DIY Guide to Adding Outlets & Conduits To Your Garage
Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...

This is the Best Way to Cut PVC Pipe
Unless you have three hands, you're going to want to check out this tip.


How to Install a Ceiling Fan
It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.


Drafty Patio Door? Weatherstripping Stops Drafts Cold
Stop patio door drafts!

How to Reduce Static Electricity in Your House
The shocking truth about static electricity, and what you can do about it.


No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself
No more hot water? You may need a new thermocouple.


How to Adjust Your Water Heater’s Temperature
Be safe—keep the water heater temperature setting at 120 degrees F.

Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?
Clear a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.


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...


How to Lubricate a Lock in a Pinch
Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...


How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors

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
Catch plumbing issues before it's too late.

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


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!