Money Saving Tips

Learn how to sharpen knives and scissors with carbide, stone, ceramic or steel. Understand the advantages and limitations of each sharpening…

Simple maintenance will wipe out 90 percent of dishwasher problems. This article provides solutions for three common problems: the dishes…

Clean tough glass stains and built-up mineral deposits from shower doors and other glass surfaces using mild household abrasives and an ordinary…

Sediment from the bottom of a hot water heater can clog the low-quality drain valves that come with most water heaters. Replacement with a brass…

Read expert tips about new, innovative and tried-and-true ways to tame your heating bills—without sacrificing comfort.

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.

Window air conditioners or central air aren't the only way to cool down a hot house. Check out these alternative solutions for making your house…

Minor wood rot around a toilet flange doesn’t always mean you have to replace the subfloor. Solve the problem with a metal flange support…

Most dryer problems can be fixed in an hour with a few basic tools and a continuity tester or multimeter—and you can do the work yourself…

A recurring leak in a temperature and pressure relief valve may be due to the water temperature or a problem with the water supply. Check the…

Most garage burglaries can be prevented by taking a few simple steps to secure and reinforce service doors, overhead doors and windows. All the…

Extend the life of your water heater tank and maintain your water heater's efficiency and safety with a few minutes of basic maintenance…

Do you have outlets with cracked cover plates? The outlet box was probably set too deep, leaving the outlet unsupported. Here's a quick fix that…

Not sure about your smoke alarm battery? Wondering about the mystery batteries in your kitchen drawer? Check them with a multitester to find out…

Metal doors don't hide dents and scratches as easily as wood doors, but you can make your old garage service or entry door look new again with…

A dollop of plumber's grease is the best bet for curing the squealing that eventually develops on older, outdoor frost-proof faucets.

If you accidentally cut your extension cord or power tool cord, save it by adding a new plug and receptacle to the two pieces—a safer…

A doorbell that doesn't ring has four possible problems: the button, the chime, the transformer or the wiring that connects them all. Here’s how…

Make a easy-to-store, pro-quality router table for almost nothing by upcycling a discarded laminate kitchen countertop and the metal angle from…

Does it pay to replace an old but still working appliance with a new, more efficient model? Learn how to calculate the real costs over the life…