Christopher Solomon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A contributing editor at Outside and Runner's World magazines, Christopher Solomon is a freelance writer based in Seattle, WA. A former reporter for The Seattle Times, he writes regularly for The New York Times and Scientific American. His work has been selected to appear three times in the anthology The Best American Travel Writing, once in The Best American Sports Writing, and twice in The Best American Science & Nature Writing. Christopher Solomon on Twitter

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DECEMBER 12, 2019 | THURSDAY
9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

Now that winter's nearly here, it's time for a pop quiz: You wake up in the morning and there's ice on the dog's water dish. What do you do?If you had trouble with that one, it's time for...

FEBRUARY 2, 2015 | MONDAY
7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore

Homes make strange noises on a regular basis, from groaning and creaking to popping and scratching. As a homeowner, you should be able to tell whether that noise you're hearing could poss...

APRIL 23, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
5 Home Repairs That Can Break the Bank—and How to Avoid Them

A home is like a relationship—it requires a little bit of money and attention to keep it going strong. Neglect some easy, quick home repairs, however, and you may end up shelling out tens...

FEBRUARY 5, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
Aging In Place Remodeling: 14 Ways to Get Your House Ready for Your Next Chapter

Every day 10,000 baby boomers turn 65—part of a huge shift in America, as 79 million boomers start marching into their later years. According to an AARP survey, 77 percent of adults 50 an...

JANUARY 15, 2014 | WEDNESDAY
5 Ticking Time Bombs Every Homeowner Should Know About

There are some maintenance and repair issues that homeowners just hate to deal with—either because they take time, or cost money, or just don’t seem, well, urgent.  But some of these prob...

JANUARY 7, 2014 | TUESDAY
Solve Common Furnace Problems with 9 Easy Fixes

Furnace not performing up to snuff this winter? Before you call in a furnace repair company, go through these 9 troubleshooting tasks to see if you can uncover the problem yourself.