You’re Letting Your Faucets Drip Wrong in Winter
Photo: Chuchawan (Shutterstock) Any time there’s a cold snap, my brother races madly around his house until just about every faucet in the place dripping. We all abide by this…
How to Figure Out Why You Have Low Water Pressure (and Fix It)
Photo: Lemonpink Images (Shutterstock) Cooking, doing dishes, and bathing are all difficult when your water comes out of the tap at a trickle. While you might think low water pressure…
How Bad Is a Leaky Faucet, Anyway?
Photo: Isaeva Studio (Shutterstock) The drip-drip-drip of a leaky faucet can be annoying, to be sure. And it’s certainly not going to do any favors to your water bill (or…
How to Clean Faucet Aerators (and Why You Should)
Photo: Serhii Ivashchuk (Shutterstock) Take a look at the bottom of the faucet on most modern kitchen and bathroom sinks, and you’ll probably see a small, round screen called an…
Maybe You Need a Portable Washing Machine
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) If you rent your home, there’s a good chance one of your biggest pain points is laundry. If there’s no laundry in your unit or building,…
How to Fix Your Leaky Garden Hose
Photo: Sornram Yamtanom (Shutterstock) As the weather gets warmer and you start dragging your lawn and garden equipment out of the garage or basement and into your yard, you may…
How to Keep an Outdoor Faucet or Spigot From Freezing
Photo: Andrey Zyk (Shutterstock) Even though you’re probably not using your outdoor faucet or spigot as much during the winter as you do during the summer (or at all), that…
How to Fix (or Replace) a Leaky Faucet Yourself
Photo: Manuela Durson (Shutterstock) Whether you have a slow leak or are just looking to spruce up your kitchen, updating your old faucet can help conserve water and make your…
How to Set Up Home Monitoring on Your Echo Show
It’s not the best week for a new feature that lets you turn your smart assistant display into a security camera, but one company’s misfortune is another company’s gain, I…
Semi-Permanent Apartment Upgrades You Can Make Without Losing Your Security Deposit
Photo: Rido (Shutterstock) Renting an apartment comes without the commitment of a mortgage, but often without the luxury of customization, too. Generally, the owner or landlord sets the rules on…