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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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21 Air Conditioner Maintenance and Home Cooling Tips

Whether you have a whole-house or one-room air conditioner, don't make it work harder than it should. Follow these tips for keeping your AC running smoothly, so your home will stay cool all season long.

Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?

Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the...

How to Adjust a Mechanical Thermostat

Fine-tuning tips for better furnace performance.

How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity

A fresh new look for your bathroom.

Severe Weather Guide: Emergency Power Generators

It just takes one downed power pole to interrupt the fragile chain of electricity connecting...

18 Tips For Working With Self-Leveling Underlayment

We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s...

100 Home Repairs You Don’t Need to Call a Pro For

You may think some home repairs are out of your league, but even beginner DIYers...

10 Products You Can Buy at Home Centers That Actually Violate Building Code

As a DIYer, you need to know which products meet building code and which ones...

10 Myths About Saving Energy at Home

Reap the rewards of energy savings by ignoring these myths.

15 Hidden Dangers in Your Home You Should Never Ignore

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is not the philosophy to live by when...

12 Tips for Easier Home Electrical Wiring

Even if you have years of wiring experience, there are always a few tricks you...

5 Surefire Draft Stoppers You Need This Winter

My 120-year-old house is a bit drafty, but I usually don’t mind. I like the...

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...

19 Handy Hints for DIY Electrical Work

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

The 10 Most Common National Electric Code Violations

Many problems stem from new additions to the National Electrical Code (NEC), while some common...

Homeowners’ Guide to Outdoor Christmas Lights

This year, elevate your house to "oooh and ahhh" status with the best outdoor Christmas...

Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use...

26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

Innovations that improved home improvement.

Space Heater Safety Tips

Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful....

Foam Outlet Insulation Stops Cold Air Coming Through Electrical Outlets

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.

Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)

As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you...

Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize...

Do it right, do it yourself!

7 Simple Tricks to Keep Your House Warm All Winter Long

With drafty doors, windows and poorly insulated rooms, the cold can be inevitable. So what’s...

Don’t Let Your Home Make Your Fall Allergies Worse

Just because you're waving goodbye to summer doesn't mean hay fever goes with it. Here's...

9 Tool Hacks You’ll Use Time and Time Again

Tools are usually designed with one task in mind, but many can be used for...

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