Appliance Installation

Install appliances yourself and save time, energy and money while avoiding costly mistakes by following these installation tips. They'll…

Instead of using bulky surge protector strips, you can now install a point-of-use surge protection receptacle to protect appliances and…

Keeping an old refrigerator running in an uninsulated garage can cost more than it's worth. First, you'll have to heat it in the winter to make…

Gain precious extra inches of space on kitchen countertops and behind appliances by replacing an existing receptacle with a recessed electrical…

This step-by-step guide shows you how to pull out your old dishwasher, slide in the new one, and make the new water, drain and electrical…

Make gas line connections from steel or copper pipes to ranges and clothes dryers safe and secure by using the proper fittings and connections.…

When your water heater begins to leak, you have to replace it fast. We'll show you how to install your own gas water heater in less than a day.…

Cheap dryer vents with flimsy flaps break or clog up with lint and dirt, causing energy leaks and allowing access for pests. Keep them out with…

This article shows the best way to vent a hood and exhaust fan that's above the stove when you have an interior wall with cabinets above.…

A washing machine that takes forever to fill may have an inlet screen clogged with mineral deposits and tiny particles of debris. The fix is…

Surge protectors are a must for any electronic device, whether it’s a digital clock, a computer, a dishwasher or a home theater system. The best…

Air conditioner compressors and heat exchanger pumps sitting on concrete pads may settle and tip over time, putting strain on coolant lines. One…

Washing machine vibrations during the spin cycle can shake the whole house, but you can get them under control with vibration…

You can use these add-on switch controls to turn on and off the lights and appliances in your house. This article gives you the run down on…

Improve your cell phone reception with an easy to install antenna and amplifier, which boost the signal. You only have to run coaxial cables.

Burst hoses can spell big, costly trouble. We'll show you how to replace traditional rubber hoses on wash machines with special no-burst…

Fit a gas water heater vent to a larger existing vent by using a reducer. Avoid changing out the entire gas vent.

We'll show you how to hook up a heat diverter to your electric dryer, which saves you money when drying clothes in cold weather. It's a simple…

Washing machine floods due to a bad valve or a ruptured water hose are frequent enough that an automatic sensor is a good investment. Here's how…

Analyze your circuit breaker panel to see if you have amperage capacity and the physical space needed for a new 240-volt circuit or appliance.