How to Hide Wiring: Speaker and Low-Voltage Wire
Ways to hide speaker, telephone, thermostat and other types of low-voltage wiring
How to Connect Old Wiring to a New Light Fixture
Mount an electrical box in a plaster wall
Round Ductwork Installation Tips
Installing ductwork isn't hard when you have these expert tips.
How to Install Surface-Mounted Wiring and Conduit
Adding a new light or receptacle to your garage or basement is easier than you think.
Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it
A professional fireplace service company charges about $400 to do the job (parts and labor). But you can replace the...
How to Make a Google Home Shopping List
Learn how to set up Google Home shopping list across several apps and how to find the shopping list in...
The 7 Best Home Security Devices You Can Install Yourself
These DIY home security systems are easy to set up and don't require monthly subscription fees. Secure your home in...
How to Use a Digital Multimeter and Analog Multimeter
Test batteries, electrical circuits, broken appliances and more with this helpful tool.
12 Must-Have Alexa Accessories
If you're wondering what home devices work with the Amazon Alexa, here are our top 12 picks. Ranging from smart...
10 Electrical Safety Checks Homeowners Should Do Every Year
It's important to conduct an occasional electrical safety check on your home. The process is quick and easy, and finding...
How to Turn Your TV Into a Smart TV
Smart TVs have enhanced at-home entertainment by making it possible to watch streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime,...
How to Wire a Doorbell With 2 Chimes
Two options for installing extra ringers
Install a Wireless Light Switch
Control lights or outlets from up to 100 ft. away; without wiring or batteries!
Installing a Remote Motion Detector for Lighting
Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.
Repair a Light Fixture
One minute fix for a light socket
How to Install an In-Line Cord Switch
Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch
15 Tips for Choosing LED Bulbs for Your Home
LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...
Extension Cord Repair
Simple steps for replacing an extension cord plug
How To Replace a Wall Phone Jack
Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.
How to Replace a Well Pump Pressure Switch
Replace a cranky old switch in about an hour.
Cable and Telephone Wiring
Upgrade communications wiring and hardware for better reception with less interference.
How to Fix a Lamp Cord
Follow the rules of polarity for a safe fix.
Wiring a Plug: Replacing a Plug and Rewiring Electronics
How to wire a new plug safely
No Water, Now What? 27 Tips to Prepare for a Water Outage
When disaster strikes and there’s no water coming out of the tap, don’t get left high and dry. Instead, follow...
This is What Happens When You Flush a Goldfish Down the Toilet (Hint: Don’t Do It)
Here's what happens when you flush a goldfish down the toilet.
The 10 Best Air Purifiers for Every Room in Your House, According to a Microbiologist
Breathe easy! We've found the best air purifiers to use throughout your home.
Weird Furnace Smells? This Could be Why!
Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.
Once-Important Electrical Knowledge Homeowners Don’t Need to Know Anymore
If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire a phone jack? See what...
Tankless Water Heaters: A Buyer’s Guide
Is a tankless water heater for you?
