Broken electrical cords are a common household irritation and have multiple causes — from accidents with power tools to pets gnawing on cables. Here's how to fix an electrical cord by wiring a new plug or using a shrink tube.

You've probably seen the viral videos: There's an easy way to mark the wall for hanging pictures to ensure a level finish every time, and it requires zero DIY skills. Here’s how to use painter's tape to hang pictures.

The trial-and-error days of locating studs by hammering nails randomly into the wall are long gone. Electronic stud finders can quickly find wall studs without damaging your walls. Here’s how these useful gadgets work.

To avoid this damage from power surges, you can install a whole-house surge protection device. These devices safely diffuse excess electricity into the ground. Learn how to install whole-house surge protection yourself.

If you want your lawn to remain healthy and pristine, fertilizing it in the fall is something you need to do. Here is the correct way to do it with all the necessary details.