How To: Defrost a Windshield
Get your windshield crystal clear and primed for your next wintertime drive with these proven defrosting techniques.
Here’s What to Do When Your Snow Blower Won’t Start
When you can’t get your snow blower up and running, the problem is usually a simple fix. Do these things before paying someone to service your machine.
20 Best Ways to Spend $20 on Your Home
How much does it cost to create a happy home? If your answer is thousands or even hundreds, think again. Each of these 20 DIY projects can transform your humble house into a perfect abode, all for $20 or less!
How to Remove Command Strips—Even Tricky Broken Ones
3M Command Strips are designed to be easy to remove, but things don’t always go as planned. If they get stuck on the wall, here’s how to get them off without damaging your paint or drywall.
How to Fix a Squeaky Door
Do your door’s noisy hinges announce every coming and going? Here’s what to do to silence the squeaks.
The 30 Smartest Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Frigid Winter
Learn how to prevent winter catastrophes and keep your home—and its inhabitants—safe, warm, and healthy when temperatures dip.
Solved! Why Is My Microwave Not Heating?
If your microwave is not heating like it should, try these troubleshooting tips to decide whether it needs repair or replacement.
Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack
One out-of-the-shell nut is all it takes to fill in and erase light scratches on your wooden furniture or hardwood floors. Read on to learn how to try this easy trick at home!
5 Fireplace Maintenance Tasks to Complete Every Fall
Use our fireplace maintenance tips to diagnose hearth and chimney problems before they get big, expensive, and potentially dangerous.
11 Ticking Time Bombs in Your House—and What to Do About Them
If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.