Homeowners can clean their air ducts themselves with the right tools and a handful of helpful tips. Get our advice on when to do it yourself — and when to call a professional instead.

Homeowners can clean their air ducts themselves with the right tools and a handful of helpful tips. Get our advice on when to do it yourself — and when to call a professional instead.
Snaking a sink drain, be it in the kitchen, bathroom or, really, any other household sink, is something you don’t need to be a professional plumber to do. You just need the right tools and the right instructions.
Assuming you’ve already selected the type of drywall you’ll need for your project, priced everything out, measured your room, and tallied up the drywall sheets, tape, joint compound, drywall screws and other things you’ll need, you’re ready to start hanging. Follow our seven-step guide.
Though the name may sound exotic and complicated, one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to prevent water from collecting in your yard is to install a French drain. Follow our eight steps for French drain installation and standing water won't stand a chance.
A dimmer light switch is a good way for controlling the lighting in your home and setting the mood. Learn how to install a dimmer switch yourself with a few easy steps.