Systems
Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider. Here's a comprehensive guide to point you in the right direction.
20 Home Renovations That Instantly Add Value to Your Home
These home renovations are so worth the upfront expense.
12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100
A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...
How to Install a Battery-Powered Touchless Faucet
Touchless faucet installation made easy.
How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity
A fresh new look for your bathroom.
Tips and Techniques for Pouring Self-Leveling Underlayment
We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.
How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend
Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.
Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation
We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...
The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets
Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.
How to Regulate the Hot Water Heater
Install temperature regulating valves without tearing up the bathtub wall
Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer
Replace a sink strainer—it’s easy!
How to Remove a Bathtub Drain in 3 Easy Steps
Need to replace your tub drain? Removing the old one can be a real chore. Here are the three easiest...
Here’s How To Make Sure Your Toilet Doesn’t Explode
Yes, it CAN happen in extremely cold conditions!
How to Fix a Chipped Sink
How to make an almost invisible repair
How to Level a Toilet: Use Coins for Toilet Shims
Did you know that when leveling a toilet, you can use coins or washers as shims? Coins or washers provide...
How to Avoid Snakes Slithering Up Your Toilet
Snakes know how to slither into some pretty unusual spaces—your toilet being one of them! Here's how to get rid...
How to Unclog Anything
Toilets aren’t the only clog-prone fixture homeowners have to deal with. Check out what else is susceptible to clogging—and how...
Wet/Dry Vac to Drain a Toilet Tank
See how to drain a toilet tank with a wet/dry vac
Toilet Shopping Tips
Want to buy a new toilet? There are an array of options. We offer these tips for the next time...
How to Remove a Toilet
If you’ve never pulled a toilet, don’t worry it’s very simple.
How to Install a Toilet
Installing your own toilet is a simple DIY project that will save you up to $200 in plumber’s fees. Les...
Tips on Choosing a Faucet
Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors
Four Home Plumbing Repair Tips
Never give up!
How to Prevent Clogged Drains
Drains always seem to clog at the worst possible time, like when you have a houseful of overnight guests or...