Systems
Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.
Seeing ‘Through’ Insulation
When you need to work in a specific spot in the attic (to mount recessed lighting, for example), drill a...
Tips to Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter
When it's cold enough to fire up the furnace, it's a bad time to realize it's not working. Before the...
Toilet Shopping Tips
Want to buy a new toilet? There are an array of options. We offer these tips for the next time...
28 Tips for Becoming a Master Plumber
Whether you live in an apartment, a single-family home or a condo, sooner or later, you'll encounter a plumbing-related emergency....
Troubleshooting: How to Fix a Light
Have a broken light but don't know why it doesn't work? Get to the bottom of it! Follow these tips...
Thermostat Not Working?
Here are some tips to try to get the right temperature
Tips on Choosing a Faucet
Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors
Soldering Tips
Don't let leaky pipes dampen your day
How to Run Wire Through a Wall to Avoid Water Leaks
Tips for a trouble-free installation
What is PEX? Plus Tips for Using PEX
Everything you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Handy Plumbing Tips and Tricks
Here are nine of our favorite simple tricks and tips to save you plumbing headaches around the house.
Four Home Plumbing Repair Tips
Never give up!
Save Money with a High-Tech Thermostat
Use a two-stage thermostat with a two-stage furnace to save on your heating bill
Tips for Replacing Fluorescent Bulbs
They may look burned out, but don't get rid of them until the light goes bad
Do Your Own Furnace Maintenance This Winter
Here are 8 things to check before you call a pro to repair your furnace, plus some tips for warming...
How to Prevent Clogged Drains
Drains always seem to clog at the worst possible time, like when you have a houseful of overnight guests or...