It’s Time to Reverse Your Ceiling Fans
Photo: NelsonLBriceno (Shutterstock) As the temperature starts to drop and you turn your heat on for the first time, don’t ignore your ceiling fans. You can use them to your…
9 Lies Contractors Tell
If you own a property, chances are you have engaged in the time-honored adventure known as “hiring a contractor.” You’ve probably also learned that contractors operate inside of their own…
The Dyson Hot+Cold Gen1 Air Purifier Is Both Cool and Hot
Each fall, I lug out heaters from the closet and stow away fans and A/Cs. Six months later I reverse the process. If you don’t have central air, you know…
These Are the Cheapest Houses You Can Build
Photo: Leszek Glasner (Shutterstock) If you want to live in a newly constructed house, you have two choices: You can buy a finished home from a builder, or you can…
Why You Need Vent Extenders This Winter
Photo: Lost_in_the_Midwest (Shutterstock) Putting furniture over vents is a bad idea. Blocking the flow of warm or cool air makes your heating and air conditioning system work that much harder,…
How to Keep Mice Out of Your House This Winter
Each year, as the temperatures drop in the fall, mice are on the hunt for an all-inclusive winter resort where they can find food, warmth, and shelter until the spring.…
The Routine Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Let Slide
If you think buying a home is exorbitantly expensive these days, try owning a home. While the price tag attached to even modest homes might make your eyes bug out,…
Make an Awesome, DIY Water Table for Your Kids This Summer
When it’s hot, outdoor activities for kids is often limited to swimming. But if you don’t have a pool or splash pad, here’s how to make an awesome water table…
9 Weird Noises Your Houses Is Making and What They Mean
Most of us like our houses to be quiet, peaceful places, but we also accept that no house is perfectly silent. While a creaking floor or a noisy radiator might…
How to Find (and Close) Your Home’s Fresh Air Intake
Photo: Kinek00 (Shutterstock) If you’re in an area affected by wildfire smoke—whether the current haze covering the east coast or throughout fire season out west—you are likely spending more time…