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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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    10 Vital Home Maintenance Tasks You’ll Regret If You Forget

    You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut...

    Use a Surge Protector for Electronic Devices

    Surge protectors are a must

    Dry Clothes Faster with a Dryer Duct Booster

    Suck out damp dryer exhaust fast
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    The Best Furnace Filters to Buy

    Find the best balance of airflow and efficient filtration
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    10 Things You Should Know When Using Electric Space Heaters

    When the temperature drops, a portable space heater can be a convenient source of supplemental...

    All About Mini-Split Systems

    A mini-split system can be mounted anywhere and is an economical alternative for ductless homes.

    13 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool Without an Air Conditioner

    If you don't have an air conditioner, check out these creative ways to stay cool...

    How to Heat a Garage

    Choose a forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared heater to make your garage warm...

    New Kitchen Venting: How to Install a Kitchen Fan Vent

    Use rigid duct with insulated duct sleeve for an oven exhaust fan.

    The Easiest Way to Replace a Furnace Filter

    Furnace filters are often hard to get hold of. Before installing them, I make a...

    How to Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

    Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.

    How to Install Ceiling Fans

    It's easier than you think, even on an angled ceiling.

    No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself

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

    How to Adjust a Mechanical Thermostat

    Fine-tuning tips for better furnace performance.
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    How to Adjust Your Water Heater’s Temperature

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

    Water Around Furnace Means Clogged Condensate Drain

    Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.
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    Deep Cold? Make Sure You Check These Furnace Issues

    Stay warm in the midst of a deep freeze by checking these furnace issues.

    13 Tips to Prepare Your Plumbing for Winter

    We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the...

    How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater

    Simple solutions for common water heater leaks.

    How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

    Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!

    How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

    Fine tune your heating and cooling system

    How to Buy Furnace Filters at The Home Depot

    Filters that The Home Depot sells have a rating system called “FPR,” which stands for...

    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

    Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

    Furnace Tune Up: When is it Time to Call in a Pro?

    It varies, here's why.

    5 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Changing a Furnace Filter

    If you're negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly, listen up. It's not only costing...