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May 07, 2021
If a water pipe bursts in your home, it's important to act quickly to prevent serious water damage to your house and belongings. Knowing what to do when you have a broken water pipe can save you a lot of money on costly plumbing and building repairs.
May 07, 2021
Did you purchase a Pentair Water Pool and Spa pool heater in December 2020 or January 2021? If so, you should know: Pentair has recalled about 4,700 pool heaters due to a manufacturing issue that poses a fire hazard.
May 06, 2021
Even the brightest, whitest baseboards can turn dingy with neglect, especially in heavily trafficked rooms. A room isn’t truly clean if the baseboards are dirty. Here’s how to get them spotless.
May 06, 2021
Learning how to compost at home can help you grow healthy plants, save money and reduce your carbon footprint by diverting food waste from landfills. Here’s a crash course in composting.
May 04, 2021
Laminate is durable, but not indestructible. Cleaning laminate floors the right way isn't difficult, but you need to make sure you’re using the right tools and cleaners so as to avoid damage. Here’s how to clean and protect your laminate floors.
May 04, 2021
PTAC Crew and PTAC USA refurbished and resold packaged terminal air conditioners, packaged terminal heat pumps and room air conditioners after recalls of these units had been announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning purchasers not to use the previously recalled units.
May 03, 2021
Cam-out is when the screwdriver slips out of the head of the screw. Usually this is just annoying, but it can actually damage your project or the screw itself. Here's how to avoid it.
May 03, 2021
How long has it been since you changed your furnace filter? HVAC professionals say you should swap filters every 3 months, but the timeframe can vary based on a number of factors. Here's what you need to know.