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Installing fiberglass insulation in the attic for a warmer, energy-efficient home.

Should You Insulate Your Attic?

Save Energy and Stay Comfortable: Boosting Your Attic Insulation Installing insulation for a warmer, energy-efficient home. Improving your attic insulation is one of the simplest and most effective ways to save energy while making your home more comfortable. Since warm air naturally rises, your attic is often the source of...

A clean toilet bowl with water swirling as it flushes, next to a toilet brush holder.

Why Is the Toilet Flushing Itself?

Solving the Mystery of a Toilet “Flushing Itself” A swirling farewell—down the drain it goes! Hearing your toilet fill up in the middle of the night when no one is around can be unsettling, but don’t worry—it’s likely not a ghost. Instead, this phenomenon, often called a “ghost flush,” is...

Hanging a stylish sunburst mirror in a vibrant green room, adding a touch of elegance and personality to the space.

A Better Way to Hang a Heavy Mirror

Securely Hang Heavy Pictures or Mirrors with a Wall-Mounted Bracket A minimalist white brick wall with a round mirror reflecting a wooden hand sculpture and eucalyptus leaves on a sleek wooden console table. Hanging a heavy picture or mirror can sometimes feel like a battle—juggling multiple hooks, aligning the frame...

A close-up of an old, weathered hinge on a painted wooden door.

How To fix A Squeaky Door Hinge

How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge Installing a door hinge with precision and care. While a squeaky door may have a few advantages – you can tell when the kids come and go – in general, a squeaky door is an annoyance. And if you ignore a squeaky door...

A hand reaching towards a stream of water flowing from a modern black faucet.

Protect Your Family from Scalding Hot Water

Preventing Hot Water Burns: Adjusting Your Water Heater Temperature A technician meticulously works on a boiler installation, ensuring everything is in perfect order. Scalding hot water from a faucet is not just unpleasant—it can be dangerous. While adults may instinctively pull their hands away, small children and others with slower...

Hand painting a wall gray.

5-in-1 Tool Makes Painting Easier

Make Painting Easier with a Multi-Function Painter’s Tool A painter meticulously works on the ceiling, standing on a ladder in a pristine white room. Painting can be a tedious task, but using the right tools can significantly simplify the process. Instead of carrying around a collection of individual tools for...

Refreshing shower in a modern bathroom.

Repair A Whistling Shower Head

Fixing a Whistling or Uneven-Spraying Shower Head Water cascades from a modern showerhead, creating a refreshing and serene atmosphere. Singing in the shower is fun—until your shower head creates its own loud, unharmonious whistle. Along with this screeching sound, you might notice uneven sprays or streaks of water shooting to...

A dripping faucet attached to a brick wall, highlighting water conservation concerns.

Back flow Prevention at Your Hose Bib

Protect Your Home’s Drinking Water: Understanding Backflow Prevention A broken outdoor water pipe sprays water against a brick wall, creating a small flood on the ground. Every year, thousands of people unknowingly fall ill from contaminated water, often mistaking it for stomach flu or food poisoning. The truth is, protecting...

Cozy autumn afternoons in this sunlit screened-in porch, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

The Patio Screen Door is Stuck

Reviving a Sticking Patio Screen Door: Simple Maintenance for Smooth Gliding A serene view of a garden through a window screen, capturing the tranquility of suburban life. Is your patio screen door sticking, rubbing, or generally being difficult? Patio screen doors endure a lot of wear and tear, and their...

Worn-out shingles and cracked edges—time for a roof repair!

Is Your Roof Worn Out?

Assessing Roof Wear and Tear: Protecting Your Home from Leaks Peeling paint and weathered wood—this rooftop shows the wear of time under a bright blue sky. Caring about the condition of your roof is crucial for protecting your home. A worn roof, nearing the end of its lifespan, becomes susceptible...

A close-up of a water valve system attached to the side of a house, with a blurred outdoor scene in the background.

Inside Info on an Outdoor Fixture

Maintaining Your Hose Bib: Tips for Smooth Operation and Water Safety A rustic brass spigot with a red handle, mounted on a textured beige wall. The exterior faucet where you connect your lawn hoses is technically called a “hose bib.” Impress your friends with this bit of trivia! But more...

A plumber installs a garbage disposal under a kitchen sink, ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen setup.

Reviving a “Dead” Garbage Disposal

Dead garbage disposal? Usually, it’s easy to bring this gadget back to life. Take a look at the illustration and follow these simple steps. Does the disposal “hum” when the switch is on? If not, most likely the problem is a tripped overload in the disposal. Turn the wall switch...

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