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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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    No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself

    No more hot water? You may need a new thermocouple.


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    How to Adjust Your Water Heater’s Temperature

    Be safe—keep the water heater temperature setting at 120 degrees F.


    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.


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    12 Tips for Water Damage Repair

    Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...


    Is Radon in Your Water?

    Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer...


    Intermatic Whole-House Surge Protection

    All the electronics in your house need surge protection. Learn about an Intermatic surge protector option here.

    Why You Should Freeze Pipes on Purpose

    Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...


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    10 Silent Signs Your House has a Major Plumbing Problem

    We've all been there: late at night, laying in bed and drifting off to sleep when suddenly the drip-drip of...


    How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

    Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!


    Installing Communication Wiring

    Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.


    What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation

    Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.


    How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

    Fine tune your heating and cooling system


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

    Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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    Hide Ugly Radiators With These Stylish Cover Ideas

    Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...


    Best Electrical Tape

    A electrician pro reveals the electrical tape he swears by

    Add More Breakers to a Full Fuse Box

    Install tandem breakers to increase the number of circuits in your fuse box


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    How to Repair a Cut Extension Cord

    For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!


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    Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls

    Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire


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    How to Heat Your House When the Power Goes Out

    Heating systems need power. Even natural gas, propane and oil furnaces often use electricity for ignition, power dampers, fans or...


    How to Fix an Electrical Short Circuit

    Your car or truck's electrical system isn't as complicated as you think


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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...

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    How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe

    This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes



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    Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

    Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes



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    Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips

    Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily


    How to Fix a Chip in the Sink

    How to make an almost invisible repair