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Though often overlooked, air conditioner filters are responsible for a mighty important job: keeping dust, dirt, and other debris out of the air we breathe indoors. As they improve your a...
Q. After dinner, I rinsed off the dishes in the sink like I always do, and flipped the switch for the garbage disposal to grind the food scraps. The garbage disposal was not working. How ...
Curling up in front of a fire is a thoroughly delightful aspect of fall and winter. But a fire can be a messy business, and neglecting a fireplace leads to dark stains in the wood burner ...
Thanks to a harvest time of as little as 5 years, bamboo is an environmentally sustainable, increasingly popular flooring choice. Its durability varies, depending on species and manufactu...
Everyone loves a clean home, but our obsession with sanitation may come at a cost to our health. Some people, especially those with allergies, can develop sensitivities to the harsh chemi...
Q: Help! My toilet won’t flush. The handle moves freely, but nothing happens when I press down. Can I fix it without calling a plumber?A: For what it’s worth, you’re experiencing an issue...
Lawn care can be tedious, but once the grass starts growing in the spring, mowing becomes a fact of life in most neighborhoods. When you finally muster the strength to tackle that first c...
At the start of growing season, part of the necessary prep every homeowner with hopes of a greener yard tacks (or should tack) onto the to-do list involves the cleaning and sharpening of ...
When faced with the conundrum of how to unclog a garbage disposal, most people would say that the easiest solution is to call a plumber. The easiest choice, however, may not always be the...
Q: Help! We have multiple lights flickering in our house. As far as I know my house isn’t haunted, but I can’t help wondering, can flickering lights cause a fire? Am I being overly cautio...
