Reducing Toxins

Reduce dust in your house with these eight easy steps to keep the dust bunnies from multiplying. We'll talk about better furnace filters and…

Reports have linked some types of granite countertops to radon gas. If you're concerned about yours, the simplest way to check is with a DIY…

Since they don't use vacuum bags, bagless vacuums need more frequent filter changes and cleanings. Find them all (there may be several) and…

How mold and mildew get a foothold in your home, how to clean and get rid of it and how to prevent its return. Eliminate moisture sources; water…

If you live in an older home, it's a good idea to check for lead paint, especially before remodeling. Start with an inexpensive DIY test,…

What is radon? More important, how do you know if your house has it? We’ll show you how to test for radon—and how to stop radon…

This article shows five reasons why your basement could smell like a sewer. If you have a smelly basement and can't locate the source,…

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.…

Purify the water supply to your ice- and water-dispensing refrigerator. Simple inline water filters help remove chemical tastes and odors,…

Drywall dust is hard on lungs, but a properly certified dust mask will protect you from most of it. Avoid bargain masks; look for the N95…

When a door hinge develops a squeak due to wear or settling, instead of reaching for a messy spray lubricant, try this traditional, non-toxic,…

Kitchen and bath drains that get frequent use are usually full of water, but basement floor drains can dry out, allowing sewer gas in. To slow…

Once established, mold around a bathtub or shower can be hard to get rid of, but using these techniques for eliminating bathroom moisture can…

Almost every home gets mold. We'll show you how to identify mold and eliminate the small infestations, as well as the big ones that have gotten…

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…

Squeeze more out of your home improvement dollar with these simple money-saving tips. For little or no cost, you can save hundreds of dollars.

Control bathroom humidity more efficiently with a new type of humidistat switch that turns an exhaust fan on and off in response to changing…

Nurture the land in your yard and protect the environment by channeling rain water and runoff from gutters into a rain garden planted with…