How To: Hand-Wash Clothes
It’s not difficult to hand-wash laundry, but for the freshest, cleanest results, follow the steps below.
How to Get an Electrician License in 7 Steps: Requirements by State
Understanding the steps involved in how to get an electrician license will help aspiring electricians make a realistic plan to achieve their dream career.
Solved! What Is a CADR Rating?
Learn what CADR ratings mean and how they relate to an air purifier’s effectiveness.
This Common Home Heating Hack Will Waste More Energy (and Money!) Than it Saves
Keeping a house warm in cold weather can be costly, but experts say that shutting off vents in unused rooms could backfire on home energy savings.
What to Do When Your Clothes Washer Won’t Spin
Clothes shouldn’t be sopping wet after a run in the washer. Repair your machine’s spin cycle with these quick tips, and learn when to throw in the towel and call an appliance expert.
9 Documents to Keep Locked Up
A household safe or fireproof box isn’t just for storing priceless heirlooms, art, or stacks of cash. In fact, a number of common documents—while not quite as exciting as diamonds or gold–are important enough to deserve a safe spot that isn’t easily accessed or damaged.
12 Ideas to Steal from Vintage Kitchens
Back when every meal was cooked from scratch and every dish washed by hand, kitchens had to work hard, clean up easily, and keep moods bright through long hours of toil. Life is a whole lot more convenient today, but you can still find tons of inspiration in the practical, cheerful style of old-school kitchens. Here are 12 time-tested ideas to try.
This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem
This smell isn’t just unpleasant, but it can mean a major issue—and mold may not be the only culprit.
30 Water-Saving Habits to Start Right Now
Two billion people globally live with severe water scarcity. Small changes we can all make now will go a long way toward saving water—and our planet.
The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring
Are your floors scratched, worn, or out of style? In the past, there weren’t many affordable alternative to pricy hardwood floors. Today, though, budget options abound. Read on for our favorites.