How to Get Rid of the Sewage Smell Coming From Your Shower Drain
You’re in the shower shampooing your hair, and suddenly you catch a whiff of something unpleasant. Something that smells like sewage. Your first instinct is that it’s coming from the…
Don’t Store These Items Near Your Hot Water Heater
In addition to using less energy, part of the appeal of tankless hot water heaters is that they take up less space than traditional models. So, unless you have a…
The Easiest Way to Destink Your Smelly Sink Drain
Photo: volodimir bazyuk (Shutterstock) There are many things that can smell gross in your home, but a stinky sink drain is one of the worst. It lingers at the corner…
TikTok’s Stupid Heating ‘Hack’ Is Dangerous, People
Photo: Lopolo (Shutterstock) You probably know space heaters can be dangerous and have to be used very carefully, so the appeal of a TikTok hack for making your own heater…
Don’t Put This Thanksgiving Cookware and Serveware in the Dishwasher
Photo: BOKEH STOCK (Shutterstock) With Thanksgiving comes much cooking, and with much cooking comes many dirty dishes. The average home chef already knows that some cookware simply doesn’t belong in…
10 Common Household Items That Are Using Too Much Energy
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) If you still have a set-top DVR or a cable box, it’s probably using more energy than you think. Per How-to Geek, DVR boxes could use…
Four Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Photo: Imagenet (Shutterstock) The cost of heating your home is always top-of-mind as the cold weather settles in, but with energy prices soaring this year, it’s more pressing than ever.…
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…
Everything You Need to Do If Your Home Has Water Damage
Photo: michelmond (Shutterstock) A burst pipe or leaky water heater can cause water damage just as well as a flood, and either spells bad news for your home. If your…
How to Get a Free Stove From the Government (and Help Save the Planet)
Photo: HENADZI KlLENT (Shutterstock) Earlier this week, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The federal government will be spending $370 billion over the next decade to fight…