What’s the Difference Between Pink, Yellow and Green Insulation?
The difference between pink, yellow and green insulation.
Does Putting Plastic Over Your Windows Really Save Energy?
Does plastic window film save energy?
14 Toilet Problems You Should Never Ignore
If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.
13 Plumbing Tricks of the Trade for Weekend Plumbers
More than any other type of home improvement job, plumbing can drive a DIYer crazy. Problems arise, projects grow, frustrations...
9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing
No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...
What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?
The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...
DIY Dictionary: Access Panel
An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...
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...
Quiet Pipes With Pipe Straps
Simple fix for noisy pipes
Cleaning Air Conditioners in the Spring
This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable in summer.
3 Types of Electric Heated Floors
Any flooring material can cover a heated floor, but some work better than others.
Power Surge: Protect All Your Electronics
Protect your sensitive electronics from voltage spikes
How to Strip Wire
Tools and tricks to help you master the basics of how to strip wire
Replacing Baseboard Heaters Are Easier Than You Think
Revamping the baseboard heater can make a huge improvement.
Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight
Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC
If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP.
This Tool Makes Twisting Wires So Much Easier
Try twisting wires with this handy tool
Aluminum Wiring Can Be Hazardous, Here’s What to do About It
Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there
How to Use Pocket Change to Determine Wire Sizes
If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use wire the same gauge as the existing wiring. How do you...
Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal
If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...
Sneaky Culprit of a Wet Bathroom Floor
As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job,...
Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself
Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...
5 Brilliant Ways to Hide Wires in a Room Without Going Into the Walls
Conceal that unsightly wire without hard labor!
A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences
Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...
Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
Don’t Believe This Electrical Panel Myth
We stumbled onto an online discussion in which a homeowner claimed his monthly electric bill dropped 30 percent after he...
9 Simple Tips for a Faster Wi-Fi Network
Spinning pinwheels and slow status bars got you down? Keeping current with the latest technology is usually the fix, but...
This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner
Not sure how to clean the sticky grime off of your air conditioner? No sweat! This trick to cleaning your...
Toilets Throughout History
Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...
