Protect Your Home

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…

Making your home safer (and avoiding red flags) makes your home a better risk, which can reduce your insurance premiums by 10 to 45 percent.

Improve home security and your own comfort level by installing mini cameras at your doorways and other areas. Then monitor who's there from the…

Houses stay plumb and level not because of all the studs and joists, but because of the diagonal bracing—the triangles—incorporated…

Diagnose the causes for your wet basement problem and learn what the likely solutions are—and when you should call in a pro.

If your basement is wet and your lawn is too flat or has too much clay to drain, you may need to direct your gutters into a dry well. Learn how…

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…

Seal cracks in concrete with durable urethane caulk. It'll keep water out and protect your foundation and walks from further cracking and…

Heat cables are a good solution to ice dam problems. They are inexpensive and easy to install if you have an outside outlet nearby. Photo…

Learn to rekey your entry and deadbolt locks like a pro, and at a fraction of the cost, using a rekeying kit. Instead of calling a locksmith…

You can vastly cut down deadly fire risks by exercising good safety habits and simple prevention steps. This article lists the “Big…

Lo-tech but extremely effective, a peephole let's you see who's on the other side of the door – before you open it. Installation is…

Electrical overloads can be dangerous. In this article, we’ll explain how electrical circuits work, how to figure out which outlets are on which…

Put an end to most ant problems with inexpensive products from the home center or hardware store, and save the expense of hiring an exterminator.

Replace a worn, drafty front door with a stylish new energy-efficient one. Replacement doors come pre-hung in a weatherstripped frame and you…

Tiny front door peepholes don’t show much, especially if you have poor vision. Get a fuller view with a large in-door viewer that creates an…

How do you keep water out of the basement? First, try easy fixes likes gutters and landscaping. The next step is interior drain tile and a sump…

Install a dependable wireless security system and save hundreds by doing it yourself. The wireless modules are easy to install with basic tools.…

Keep pumping water out of your sump even during a power failure with a water powered sump pump. Here's how they work.

This story walks you through the how to steps to install a doorknob reinforcer on your exterior doors. It's a simple, inexpensive project…