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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 Ductless Mini Splits

    Whether you’re finishing a basement area, adding new space or just upgrading your home’s HVAC system, you owe it to...


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    How Circuit Breakers Work

    How Circuit Breakers Work


    How To Solder Copper Pipe

    Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is...


    How to Repair a Leaking Copper Pipe

    5 simple steps to repair a leak


    Prevent Leaks With Pipe Dope

    Pipe dope plus Teflon tape prevents leaks in water pipes


    How to Replace a Garbage Disposal

    14 tips and tricks to avoid leaks and mistakes.


    Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

    If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution


    How to Solder Copper Pipe Joints

    Learn to solder copper pipe like a pro.

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    How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing this Winter

    A frozen water line can cause pipes to burst and wreck your home


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    How to Use CPVC Plastic Plumbing Pipe

    Easy to cut and join, no special tools, no risky soldering


    How to Replace a Garbage Disposer Splash Guard

    Install a new splash guard in 20 minutes


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    5 Heating Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing

    We debunk some pretty common myths about what does and doesn't heat a house efficiently.


    How To Join Galvanized to Copper Pipes

    Use dielectric unions to stop corrosion.


    13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

    Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.



    12 Things Your Plumber Wants You To Know

    Steer clear of late-night or early-morning calls to the plumber by avoiding these big mistakes.


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    Winter Checklist: 27 Things Every Homeowner Should Get Done Right Now

    You’ll definitely regret not checking these items off of your to-do list BEFORE winter arrives.

    Brown Friday: What You Can Learn From Plumbers’ Busiest Day of the Year

    It’s not what you think. Learn why plumbers field so many service calls the day after Thanksgiving.


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    15 Things You Should Know Before Doing DIY Electrical Work

    Don't do any DIY electrical work if you're not fully educated on the subject. Here is some essential knowledge...


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    How to Replace a Pull-Chain Light Fixture

    Install a new fixture safely and quickly


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    How to Prevent Circuit Overloads

    Circuit breakers, overloads and your electrical system.


    Smart Light Switches

    Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.


    How to Change a Recessed Light Fixture

    Simply change the trim to change the style

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    How to Rewire a Lamp

    With a handful of parts and about a half-hour you can safely fix almost any lamp.


    How to Choose the Best Wifi Thermostat

    Is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat right for you?


    Furnace Humidifier not Working? Replace it

    Replacing old furnace humidifiers with energy efficient ones is better than repairing them


    New Furnace Cost Considerations You Need to Know

    Our experts will give you advice to help you decide when you need to replace your furnace as well as...


    Mastering the Art of Electrical Conduit

    Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is strong, cheap and easy to bend once you learn how. These tips will help you...


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    3 Easy Furnace Repairs

    … And 2 repairs to avoid