Smart Home

Find out what you need to know about the different types and installation requirements of USB outlets for your home...

Improve cell phone service with a simple signal booster system you can install yourself

There are a lot of ways that a toilet can get backed up. But what if it's actually your expensive...

Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...

Unless you have three hands, you're going to want to check out this tip.

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

Stop patio door drafts!

The shocking truth about taming free electrons!

Safely remove broken light bulbs from fixtures

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

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

Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.

We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...

Simple solutions for common water heater leaks.

Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...

Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...

Keep unwanted guests from coming through your doors

Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer...

All the electronics in your house need surge protection. Learn about an Intermatic surge protector option here.

Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...

We've all been there: late at night, laying in bed and drifting off to sleep when suddenly the drip-drip of...

Three simple ways to unclog your vacuum.

Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!

Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.

Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.

Fine tune your heating and cooling system

A shot of dry Teflon spray will fix a jammed door lock and keep the bolt operating smoothly.

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...