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Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?

Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.


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13 Tips for Winterizing Your House Plumbing

We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...


How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater

Simple solutions for common water heater leaks.


DIY Washing Machine Repair: Easy Front Load Washer Fix

If you have a front-load washer, at least once a year you should take a few moments to do this...


How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!


How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

Fine tune your heating and cooling system


The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Kitchen Range Hood Filter

The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.


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How to Steam Clean Your Oven

Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!

How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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Car Heater Repair Tips: Fixing a Blower Motor

Restore multiple speeds with a simple replacement part


Here’s How To Properly Clean your Electric Stove

While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris...


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5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know

Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...


11 Walk-In Closets to Die For

Who wouldn't want customized closet shelving, space for all of your shoes and boots, plus the added convenience of a...


21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...


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Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes.


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How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain

Washing machine not draining? Here's the fix!


How to Stabilize a Washing Machine

Get those bad vibrations under control

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3 Tips on Refrigerator Gasket Replacement

Install a new refrigerator door gasket.



Gas Stove Burner Repair Tips

Try these solutions before calling for service help


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How to Clean Oven Door Glass

Go where oven cleaner can't reach


How to Reverse a Refrigerator Door

Swap your refrigerator door handles in minutes.


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Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips

Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily

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DIY Washing Machine Repair

No experience necessary for these easy washing machine repair fixes


Fix a Stuck Washing Machine Hose

Solution for removing rusted hoses ends


How to Paint Plastic Appliance Handles

Give old, yellowed handles a fresh, new look


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How to Remove and Polish Scratches from Stainless Steel

Sand out those ugly scratches in your shiny stainless steel finishes.


How to Find a Vacuum Leak

Find a vacuum leak with this easy technique


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How to Repair a Dishwasher That’s Not Cleaning Dishes

Simply cleaning the spray arm, filter and float can solve your problems.