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Everything you need to know about buying, maintaining and repairing your home appliances.

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    Tankless Water Heaters: A Buyer’s Guide

    Is a tankless water heater for you?


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    How To Get Stains Out of a Mattress

    You can't throw a mattress into the washer, so how do you clean mattress stains? Here's a few simple ways...


    Stain Removal on Clothes Stained by Washer

    Eliminate irritating clothes washer stains with a simple cleaning


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    How to Clean a Dishwasher and Eliminate Smells

    4 steps to an odor-free dishwasher


    7 Tankless Water Heater Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    These myths might make you think tankless water heaters aren't effective!


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    10 Vital Home Maintenance Tasks You’ll Regret If You Forget

    You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before...


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    Home Air Cooling Tips

    Six strategies for keeping your home cool


    How to Install a Refrigerator Water Filter

    Quick-connect fittings make installation and maintenance easy.

    How to Install Refrigerator Plumbing

    Here's how to run a water line to your refrigerator's icemaker.


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    How To Make Your Own Washer and Dryer Pedestal

    Save money by DIYing your washer and dryer pedestals. Here's how.


    Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

    Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast


    13 Things You Should Never, Ever Vacuum

    Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to...


    Most Eco-friendly Home Appliances for Sustainable Living

    Slash your energy bills when you upgrade with these Energy Star-certified appliances!


    Is it Better to Hand Wash Dishes or Use the Dishwasher?

    When it comes to washing dishes—believe it or not—as long as you have a newer model dishwasher, it's better to...


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    Are Space Heaters Safe? 10 Things to Know

    When the temperature drops, a portable space heater can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home. One...


    HVAC Maintenance Inspection Checklist: Is Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer?

    When it gets hot outside, you want it to be nice and cool inside your home. Use this handy checklist...


    AC Making Loud Noise: How to Quiet a Noisy Air Conditioner

    Solutions depend on the age of the condenser

    How to Fix a Sinking Air Conditioner Concrete Pad

    Rescuing a sinking air conditioner pad before it goes under


    What to Know Before Buying a Central AC Unit Replacement

    The lifespan of most HVAC systems is an average of 10 to 14 years, so you can count on going...


    Allergies: Filtering Out Pollen With Furnace Filters

    Let fresh air in, keep dust and pollen out


    How To Install a Bathroom Roof Vent

    Bathroom exhaust fans need a vent. Here's how to install a vent cap on the roof and connect it to...


    Everything to Know About Trash Compactors

    The trash compactor isn't nearly has popular as it used to be, and for good reason.


    New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent

    Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.

    No Dishwasher? These are Our 10 Favorite Dish Drying Racks

    Whether you want a creative design or something compact, there's a dish drying rack for you on this list!


    This Is How Often You Should REALLY Be Vacuuming

    If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...


    9 Things to Know Before You Self-Clean Your Oven

    This is exactly how to get rid of spills, gunk, and general mess inside your oven.


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    Troubleshoot and Fix an Off-Kilter Ceiling Fan

    Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.


    Automotive Fixes: Stop Repeat Failures on Radiator Fan Relays

    If your radiator fan doesn't work, don't automatically assume you've got a bum fan motor.


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    How to Install a Ceiling Fan

    It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.