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Updated on Feb 11, 2021

DIY

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Updated on Feb 10, 2021

Heating

How To: Choose a New Boiler How To: Choose a New Boiler

Updated on Jan 29, 2021

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5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding 5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

DIY

How To: Sharpen an Axe How To: Sharpen an Axe

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Cleaning

3 Fixes for Red Wine Stains 3 Fixes for Red Wine Stains

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Interior

How To: Choose a Well Pump How To: Choose a Well Pump

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Deck, Patio & Porch

How To: Repair Concrete Steps How To: Repair Concrete Steps

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Cleaning

How To: Clean a Fan How To: Clean a Fan

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Appliances

How To: Clean a Glass Cooktop How To: Clean a Glass Cooktop

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Appliances & Cookware

A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill

Updated on Dec 30, 2020

Lead Pipes at Home? How to Test and What to Do Next

Home Safety

How to Know If You’re Dealing with Lead Pipes—and What to Do About Them How to Know If You’re Dealing with Lead Pipes—and What to Do About Them

Updated on Dec 29, 2020

Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems Control Temperatures and Save Energy with Zoned Heating Systems

Updated on Dec 29, 2020

DIY

All You Need to Know About De-icing Systems All You Need to Know About De-icing Systems

Updated on Dec 29, 2020

Kickspace Heaters 101 Kickspace Heaters 101

Updated on Dec 29, 2020

DIY

10 Things You Didn’t Know a Paintbrush Can Do 10 Things You Didn’t Know a Paintbrush Can Do

Updated on Dec 10, 2020

DIY

How To: Prevent or Eliminate Closet Moths How To: Prevent or Eliminate Closet Moths

Updated on Nov 30, 2020

Curb Appeal

11 Living Fences That Look Better Than Chain Link 11 Living Fences That Look Better Than Chain Link

Updated on Nov 25, 2020

DIY

Keep Ticks at Bay with 9 Smart Landscaping Tips Keep Ticks at Bay with 9 Smart Landscaping Tips

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

9 Reasons to Bring Back the Wood Stove 9 Reasons to Bring Back the Wood Stove

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

DIY

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated 9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

Home Safety

8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring 8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

Appliances

This Is How Long Each of Your Major Appliances Should Last This Is How Long Each of Your Major Appliances Should Last

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

Interior

7 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener 7 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

Fences

Fence Styles: 10 Popular Designs to Consider Fence Styles: 10 Popular Designs to Consider

Updated on Nov 16, 2020

DIY

How To: Maintain Stucco How To: Maintain Stucco

Updated on Nov 11, 2020

How To: Clean Wood Siding How To: Clean Wood Siding

Updated on Nov 6, 2020

Cabinets

How To: Stain Cabinets How To: Stain Cabinets

Updated on Nov 3, 2020

How To: Remove Rust from Cast Iron How To: Remove Rust from Cast Iron

Updated on Oct 23, 2020

How To: Clean Copper How To: Clean Copper

Updated on Oct 23, 2020

Cooling

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last? How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

Updated on Oct 22, 2020

Cabinets

Should You Reface or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets? Should You Reface or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets?

Updated on Oct 20, 2020

DIY

What to Do When Your Doorbell Stops Working What to Do When Your Doorbell Stops Working

Updated on Oct 20, 2020

DIY

20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle 20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle

Posted on Oct 14, 2020

15 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home 15 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

Posted on Oct 12, 2020

Heating

Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace? Is It Time to Replace Your Furnace?

Updated on Oct 7, 2020

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System 4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

Updated on Oct 6, 2020

Cooling

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

Updated on Oct 6, 2020

Cabinets

All You Need to Know About Butler’s Pantries All You Need to Know About Butler’s Pantries

Updated on Oct 1, 2020

How To: Clean Exterior Siding How To: Clean Exterior Siding

Updated on Sep 30, 2020

Solved! The Best Decking Material Solved! The Best Decking Material

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

DIY

Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

Fences

The Dos and Don’ts of Setting a Fence Post The Dos and Don’ts of Setting a Fence Post

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

Spalling Concrete - Driveway Resurfacing

Driveways & Walkways

Solved! What to Do About Spalling Concrete Solved! What to Do About Spalling Concrete

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

6 Best Tips for How to Clean Stainless Steel

Cleaning

How To: Clean Stainless Steel How To: Clean Stainless Steel

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

Appliances

How To: Clean a Refrigerator How To: Clean a Refrigerator

By Rachel Elmkies, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Updated on Sep 28, 2020

Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds

Updated on Sep 26, 2020

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring 5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

Updated on Sep 25, 2020

How to Sand Drywall - Sand Drywall Before Painting

How To: Sand Drywall How To: Sand Drywall

Updated on Sep 24, 2020

Interior

All You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters All You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters

Updated on Sep 23, 2020

Water Heater Venting - Atmospheric Example

Interior

Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor Replacing Your Water Heater? Don’t Overlook This One Key Factor

Updated on Sep 23, 2020

Choosing a Water Heater, Gas vs Electric

Interior

Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters Solved! Storage Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

Updated on Sep 23, 2020

Real Estate

12 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Worth as Much as You Think 12 Reasons Your Home Isn’t Worth as Much as You Think

Posted on Sep 23, 2020

Basements

Convert Your Crawl Space into a Storage Area Convert Your Crawl Space into a Storage Area

Updated on Sep 21, 2020

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better? Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?

Updated on Sep 21, 2020

Basements

The Secret to a Warmer, Drier, Faster Finished Basement The Secret to a Warmer, Drier, Faster Finished Basement

Updated on Sep 17, 2020

DIY

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects? What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

Updated on Sep 17, 2020

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself 12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself

Updated on Aug 24, 2020

Gardening

Keep, Don’t Kill: 9 Weeds to Welcome Keep, Don’t Kill: 9 Weeds to Welcome

Updated on Aug 6, 2020

Exterior

9 Problems That Could Be Activating Your Car’s Check Engine Light 9 Problems That Could Be Activating Your Car’s Check Engine Light

Posted on Aug 1, 2020

Quiet Water Hammer - After Loads in Washing Machine and Dishwasher

Interior

Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester Clanking Pipes? Restore Quiet with a Water Hammer Arrester