You Can Fix These Common Hot Water Heater Problems Yourself
Hot water heaters might seem too complicated and intimidating to fix. They have plumbing and electrical components—two things that usually signal that hiring a pro is the best choice when…
Look Out for These Signs of a Badly Flipped House
Buying a house is stressful. If you’re not buying new construction, part of that stress is the condition of the house and how much work you might have to put…
Here’s What Would Happen If You Didn’t Heat Your House All Winter
Photo: Alla Lla (Shutterstock) Everything is getting more expensive these days, and the fuel that heats your home is no exception. Whether you burn oil or gas or have electric…
You Can Adjust Your Dishwasher’s Water Pressure
If you’ve noticed that sometimes there’s food still stuck to things when they come out of a cycle in the dishwasher, you should check the water pressure switch before you…
When to Turn on Your Heat in the Fall
When fall creeps toward winter, we know we’ll have to turn on the heat. But when is the right time? If you’re arguing with your partner or roommate about the…
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,…
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…
What to Do Instead of the Viral TikTok ‘Everything Shower’
“Everything showers” are big on TikTok these days. When I first heard of these, my thought was: “Right, like when I wash my hair and shave my legs.” That’s the…
When to Avoid Cleaning With Hot Water
Photo: Thomas Holt (Shutterstock) When you look up how to clean them something, you inevitably find that you’re instructed to use cold or hot water. But really, what’s the difference?…
The Biggest Home Improvement Rebates You Can Get From the Government
The Inflation Reduction Act has more than just tax breaks in it. For big home upgrades that use less power, it has some hefty rebates you should take advantage of.…