A power washer is a valuable tool for maintaining the exterior of your home and your yard. While it might take ages to clean a surface by hand with soap and water, you can clean a wooden deck, your siding or a paved driveway in mere minutes with high-pressure water. Follow these simple steps to learn how to use a power washer correctly.  

Most lights only come with two settings: on and off. But depending on the weather, time of day or your mood, you may need something in between. Dimmer switches give you more control over your lighting. Find out more about dimmer switches, including how much they cost to install.

For homeowners who enjoy outdoor entertaining, a patio heater may be a worthwhile investment. However, if you just want to keep guests warm for a special event, rentals are readily available through outdoor equipment or party supply companies.  Whichever route you choose, here’s how much you can expect a patio heater to cost.

The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass., is recalling about 92,000 folding chairs due to an injury hazard. According to a May 5 recall alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Vietnam-made TJX outdoor wooden folding chairs could break, causing the user to fall. TJX has received 18 reports of the chairs breaking or collapsing — 15 of which resulted in falls that caused minor injuries, including neck injuries and cuts.

There’s more than one way to clean a sink drain, especially if you want the method to be as efficient as possible. While baking soda and vinegar are effective cleaners, if it’s been a while since you last cleaned the sink, they might not be enough. Here’s our guide to deep-cleaning your drain.