How To: Stain Hardwood Floors
You can rejuvenate your tired, worn hardwood floors with a beautiful new finish, provided you have the right tools, sufficient elbow grease, time, patience, and a healthy attention to detail.
These Are the 12 Best Things You Can Do for Your AC
Aah—that’s your sigh of contentment when you retreat from the hot summer sun and enter the sweet relief of your air-conditioned home. But if you want your AC to cool the air reliably and efficiently, it needs regular care and maintenance—and not just when Mother Nature turns up the heat. So, as the heat soars this summer, take a moment to give thanks to Willis Carrier, who invented modern air conditioning back in 1902, and then be sure to follow these 12 tips that will help keep all that cool comfort coming.
Baseboard Heating 101
Requiring no ductwork, baseboard heating can be an easy-to-install and affordable solution for many homeowners. Is it right for you? Find out more here.
10 Grocery Items With the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What to Buy Instead
You can blame the pandemic for your higher grocery bills. In the wake of Covid-19, food prices have gone up for many items you probably buy on the regular.
Solved! What is Microban?
Find out all you should know about the antimicrobial treatment and disinfectant known as Microban.
How to Install Peel-and-Stick Tile: Dos and Don’ts for Doing the Job Right
Should you start laying tile in the top corner, and work your way down? What’s the best way to cut the tile? Learn what to do—and what not to do—when working with peel-and-stick tiling.
Just How Much Energy Does Your Air Fryer Save?
Air fryers, microwaves, pressure cookers, and other small appliances use less energy than the oven, but how much energy—and money—are they really saving you?
How to Caulk a Shower or Tub
Refreshing caulk every year or so goes a long way to preventing water damage and mildew. Caulking a shower or tub is an easy DIY, too! Here’s how to get professional-looking results.
Solved! What Are Signs of Termites?
Learn how to identify the main signs of termites in a home so you can begin treatment and prevent long-term damage.
‘Tis the Season for House Fires—Don’t Be a Statistic
The holidays can present a perfect storm for disaster. Heed this expert advice to keep your home and family safe during the most joyful time of year.