Flood from the Washer Hose!
Burst washer hoses rank among the top sources of water damage inside homes. Inspection habits and upgrades that head off a laundry flood.
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Your Nose Knows It’s Time to Clean the Disposal
Kitchen sink smells usually start at the disposal. Clean the splash guard, run ice through it, and finish with citrus peels to clear the odor.
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Polarity? What’s That?
Reversed polarity means hot and neutral have swapped places in an outlet. Why that is a shock hazard and how testing and rewiring fix it.
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Soot on the Walls
Soot shadows on walls and ceilings have a few usual causes. How to clean off the residue, repaint properly and shut down the source.
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What’s Your Outlet IQ?
An inexpensive plug-in tester reveals a lot about your outlets. How to check for wiring faults safely before they become real problems.
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Can Lights? Make Them Green
Recessed can lights look sharp but can leak air and waste power. Simple upgrades that make them more efficient without losing the style.
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Tune Your Refrigerator for High Performance
Refrigerators run around the clock and quietly pad the electric bill. Coil cleaning, seal checks and settings that improve their efficiency.
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A Ton of Cooling
Air conditioners are sized in tons, and it has nothing to do with weight. A plain explanation of the term and what it says about capacity.
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Fix That Wobbling Ceiling Fan
A wobbling ceiling fan is annoying and hard on the mount. Tighten the right screws, balance the blades and check the box it hangs from.
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Squeak, Squeak in the Hardwood Floor
Quick tricks that quiet a squeaky board tonight, and the longer-term repairs that keep a hardwood floor silent for good.
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Water Heater Drip Needs Attention
Water dripping from the tube on a water heater points to the temperature and pressure relief valve. What it means and how to respond.
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Paint Over That Water Stain
Water stains bleed straight through ordinary ceiling paint. A stain-blocking primer seals the mark for good, once the leak itself is fixed.
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