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Q: Recently, I noticed my hot water heater making noise. It isn’t an old heater, but it’s been making a weird sizzling noise. Why is my water heater noisy, and should I be worried about i...
Solar panels have become increasingly popular for meeting home energy needs. By absorbing sunlight, they create a current that’s converted to usable electricity. The amount generated depe...
Q: This morning, I noticed something along the edges of my kitchen counter: dry-looking pellets that remind me of tiny black rice. I don’t know how long they’ve been there, but I’m worrie...
Q: We just put an addition on our home, which I’m hoping will help with the clutter that’s built up over the years. A friend suggested getting a professional organizer to work on organizi...
Q: I live in an older home with an older furnace. It’s gone through a lot of repairs since I’ve lived here. How long does a furnace last, and how can I figure out my furnace’s life expect...
Q: Last year, I moved into a new home on wetlands. I just started clearing out parts of the yard and found what may be poisonous plants. What does poison sumac look like so I can identify...
Q: We’re looking to renovate some rooms in our house, but we can’t agree on where to start. A friend recommended an ROI calculator. What is ROI, and how can calculating it help with our r...
Q: I’ve noticed some odd insect activity in and around my home, as well as some soil tunneling near wood features outside the house. Could these be signs of termites?A: Termites are a com...
