Systems

Preventing frozen pipes is easy. Repairing the damage from frozen pipes that burst is not.

The original blueprints of your home aren't just a cool thing to have. They're required for many types of building...

You can recycle those old light bulbs, but there are a few important things to know before you toss them...

Did you know slips, trips and falls are some of the most common home safety hazards? Say goodbye to stubbed...

It's a common misconception that a bulb's wattage is the only factor in its brightness. So if you've been buying...

Running electric power to a garage or garden pond? Learn about code requirements, trench depth options, conduit material and types...

Tired of wasting water while you're waiting for it to get hot? Waste no more by installing a tank-style or...

How to finesse your home's energy efficiency by using the new rebates and tax incentives for HVAC, solar and more.

From droughts to blizzards, here's how to keep your residential solar panels performing at their peak.

Solar battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here's what makes a battery a solar battery.

Water storage tanks are the backbone of a well pump system. They can be metal or plastic, pressurized or not,...

From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...

How to initiate well water testing, what contaminants to test for and other safety tips.

You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they...

Has your interest in alternative water systems made you ask, what is a cistern? Read on to learn about this...

A recent study has the answer, and it's more complicated that a simple "yes" or "no." It depends on several...

From pendants to flush mounts, modern to classic, the right over kitchen sink light adds style and brightens up your...

A DIY well water test kit helps ensure your home's water is safe. Here are our favorites.

When your water source is a well, it's up to you to determine if you need a well water filtration...

A well-lit perimeter might feel reassuring. But excess security lighting can actually foster crime, annoy your neighbors and mess with...

This top-notch Fenix HM65r headlamp showed me the light when I thought my old headlamp was fine.

A moss air conditioner? Is this a prank? Nope, just a good-looking AC that's better for the environment than most.

Choosing a heating method is one of the first steps to building a sauna. Here we look at four...

Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.

Circuit breaker keeps tripping? Don't just reset and forget. Circuit breakers protect your home and family, so fix that situation...

Your real estate agent says a house you looked at has "good bones," but what does that even mean? We...

Doing some DIY electrical work? Electrical circuits are only as safe as the splices you make. Learn how to splice...

We spent a week testing this portable AC unit at a normally hot and sticky cabin. Here's what we found.

Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.