The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

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It's Back-to-School Time: Home Maintenance for Busy Families

Aug 09, 2025

Certain things often fall to the wayside this time of year. This home maintenance checklist can help you prioritize what matters in your home when you don’t have much time to spare.

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5 Dishwasher Do's and Don'ts

Aug 08, 2025

Learn some practical dos and don'ts of dishwasher maintenance, including how to load it and whether you need to pre-rinse dishes.

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VIDEO: How to Make Your Sliding Door Slide Smoothly — 4 Easy DIY Fixes

Aug 07, 2025

Sliding door not doing its one job? Watch this video to learn how to get things sliding again.

Easy DIY Projects

Easy do-it-yourself projects to try next time you have some free time around the house or on the weekend!

Cleaning your HVAC system's condensate pump and lines is a simple maintenance task that can go a long way. Here's how to do it.

Cleaning the dishwasher is an easy DIY process that doesn’t require any special materials or know-how. Here's how to get the job done easily and effectively.

Over time, natural minerals can settle to the bottom of your water heater tank and reduce its efficiency, shorten its life and potentially lead to clogs. Here's how drain your water heater — a task you should perform at least once a year.

Easy DIY Projects

Easy do-it-yourself projects to try next time you have some free time around the house or on the weekend!

Cleaning your HVAC system's condensate pump and lines is a simple maintenance task that can go a long way. Here's how to do it.

Cleaning the dishwasher is an easy DIY process that doesn’t require any special materials or know-how. Here's how to get the job done easily and effectively.

Over time, natural minerals can settle to the bottom of your water heater tank and reduce its efficiency, shorten its life and potentially lead to clogs. Here's how drain your water heater — a task you should perform at least once a year.

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What Are Microclimates in Your Home?

Aug 06, 2025

Various areas in your home can have distinct climate features that differ from how it feels in the rest of your space. These are called microclimates.

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Not Just Static Electricity: Why a Light Switch Shocked You

Aug 05, 2025

Touching your light switch shouldn't be painful. If you feel a jolt of electricity when you flip on the lights, your electrical system may need attention.

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Bucket or Hose? Choosing a Dehumidifier Drainage System

Aug 04, 2025

If you do need to pull a lot of moisture from the air, that water needs somewhere to go. So what's best: a humidifier with a hose or a bucket-style drainage system?

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Your Well Water Could Be Radioactive

Aug 03, 2025

Radioactive well water won’t turn you into a comic book villain, but it could seriously impact your health. Homeowners with well water are smart to consider the contents of their water and test for radioactive chemicals.

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6 Types of Wipes You Cannot Flush (And 1 … You Also Cannot Flush)

Aug 02, 2025

Flushing anything down your toilet can cause major clogs and damage your plumbing system. Wipes seem safe, but most types can cause extensive plumbing issues.