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Here’s When a Handyman Can Install a Water Heater—And When You Need to Hire Someone Else
Photo: istock.comQ: I need a new water heater but I don’t know how to put one in myself. Can a handyman install a water heater,…
Be Septic Savvy: Here’s why it pays to pay attention to what you flush!
Septic Awareness Week is September 20-24: Protect, Check, Wait
If you neglect to maintain your vehicle or drive with…
Here’s What Your Plumber Thinks About DIY Bathroom Renovations
It's an Instagram staple: antique dressers, tables, sewing machines, and so on transformed into unique bathroom vanities. Even…
Here’s some tips to avoid frozen water pipes this winter
Before it gets too cold, make sure you turn off the water supply to outdoor faucets and let them drain
Temperatures are…
Ditching your old water heater can save you nearly $3,000 — here’s how to make the switch
Unfortunately, our water heaters are secret devices that secretly account for almost 20% of our home's energy use.That amounts to…
Mark Baird: Here’s How to Keep Plumbing Problems from Being a Holiday Drain | Homes & Lifestyle
Ask: We have an embarrassing problem that comes up every holiday season, and I'm already excited.
Our toilets are…
Cheap sewer pipe repairs can push toxic fumes into homes and schools – here’s how to lower the…
Across the U.S., children and adults are increasingly exposed to harmful chemicals from a source few people are even aware…
Sick of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
For something so tiny, fruit flies can be a real pain. They thrive in warmer temperatures, but fruit flies will flock to your…
Mark Baird: Here’s Why It’s Important to Check Your House’s Aging Pipes | Homes & Lifestyle
Question: My wife and I are finally in escrow and hope to take title to our first home in a few weeks. The house is in a…