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    Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

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    What to Know About HSPF Ratings

    Buying a new heat pump but don't know HSPF means? Discover what HSPF is, why it's important and how it affects your energy bill.
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    Electrical Wiring: How to Run Power Anywhere

    The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost
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    Should You Have a Water Alarm In Your Home?

    A water alarm alerts you to leaks in vulnerable places in your home, and can...
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    Oil Furnace Buying Guide

    Are you considering purchasing an oil furnace? Let us help you make an informed decision.
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    Gas Furnace Buying Guide

    Are you considering buying a gas furnace? We can help you make an informed decision.
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    What Are Furnace Energy Efficiency Ratings?

    Here's an overview of what a furnace efficiency rating is, why it matters, and how...

    How to Clean Baseboard Heaters

    Cleaning your baseboard heaters is a snap for any DIYer.
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    Which is the Correct (and Incorrect) Way to Install an Electrical Outlet?

    One of the first things people get confused about when trying to install an electrical...

    16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room That Actually Work

    Learn how to warm up a room without using a plug-in electric heater. Consider built-in...
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    How to Buy a New Boiler

    Need a new boiler to heat your home? Discover what makes boilers unique and learn...
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    Parts of Your Home Prone to the Most Winter Weather Damage

    Knowing where your home is most vulnerable and taking precautions can save you thousands of...
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    How to Install a Gas Fireplace

    Complete DIY instructions for installing a direct-vent gas fireplace
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    What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield

    Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system...
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    Vintage Family Handyman Feature from 1987: Landline Phone Installation

    The first issue of Family Handyman was published in 1951, so this year marks our...
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    19 Handy Hints for DIY Electrical Work

    Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home.

    How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines

    Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up
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    Vintage Family Handyman from 1983: Housing Shapes To Come

    What types of housing were available in 1983? In honor of our 70th anniversary, Family...
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    How to Put Lights On a Christmas Tree

    Believe it or not, there's a right way and a wrong way to string Christmas...
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    10 Things You Should Know About LED Christmas Lights

    You're probably thinking about what to give those on your holiday gift lists. But have...
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    13 Holiday Light Dangers You Need to Know

    Christmas lights can present a hazard inside and outside the house if precautions are taken....

    Electric Furnace Buying Guide

    In the market for a new heating system? When you consider all of your options,...
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    Homeowner’s Guide to Gas Fireplace Inserts

    Tired of dealing with the constant mess and maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace? Consider whether...

    How to Be a Good HVAC System Owner

    So, you bought — or perhaps inherited — an HVAC system. Now what?