House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    How to Reduce Static Electricity in Your House

    The shocking truth about static electricity, and what you can do about it.


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    Home Gym Ideas

    A home gym is a great way to save money. Take a look at the top home gym ideas from...


    The 8 Best Beer Fridges for Your Garage or Man Cave

    The best beer fridges are a lot more than just mini fridges you store brewskis in. We found the top...


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    No Hot Water? Restore It Yourself

    No more hot water? You may need a new thermocouple.


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    How To Remove a Bathtub Drain

    Follow our step-by-step guide for hassle-free maintenance and repairs.


    DIY Storage Bin Shelves You Can Build

    Ease your stress with storage bin shelves that you can easily and inexpensively make yourself.


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    Shortcuts for Custom Built Cabinets

    DIY built ins such as built-in cabinets, bookcases, and shelving are faster, easier and better with these tips from a...


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    How to Adjust Your Water Heater’s Temperature

    Be safe—keep the water heater temperature setting at 120 degrees F.

    The Pros and Cons of a Keyless Entry System

    The Pros and Cons of Keyless Entry Systems


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    Common Plumbing Vent Problems and How to Fix Them

    Solutions to a bubbling toilet or changes in the water level in the bowl.


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    The 14 Best Fixes For Annoying Sights in Your Home

    After you've walked past those annoying sights in your home often enough, they become your new "normal." But you can...


    10 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

    Even if you've been washing your clothes for years and think you know how to do laundry, these common slip-ups...


    14 Awesome Man Cave Spaces for Watching the Big Game

    It doesn't matter what sport you prefer, when you sit down to watch the big game, you want to do...


    How to Get Rid of Old Appliances

    Do you have old appliances to get rid of because of an upgrade or remodel? Make sure you dispose of...


    Sliding Screen Door Repair Tips

    Does it feel like you're dragging your sliding screen door through a gravel pit when you open it or doesn't...


    Installing Chimney Flashing

    Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.


    How to Replace a Casement Window Crank Operator

    Before you replace the entire window, check to see if the problem is with the casement window hardware. You can...

    Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?

    Clear a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.


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    Build Your Own Melamine Closet Organizer

    From anarchy to order in a weekend! Melamine panels make it easy. Build...


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    How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open

    Here is a simple hack on how to keep a door from opening on its own.


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    13 Tips for Winterizing Your House Plumbing

    We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...


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    How to Prep Walls for Painting

    Fix any wall before you paint to get a super-smooth finish. We'll walk you through how to prep walls for...


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    12 Tips for Water Damage Repair

    Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now...

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    Five Reasons To Apply a Skim Coat

    Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.


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    How to Lubricate a Lock in a Pinch

    Simply rub the teeth of the key with a sharp pencil until the surface is covered with graphite. Don’t be...


    How To Remove a Hollow Wall Anchor in 2 Minutes Or Less

    How to get anchors out once they're in.


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    How to Fix a Door That Won’t Stay Closed

    When houses settle, doors can settle along with them, resulting in misaligned door latches. Solve the problem with a file,...


    Hollow Door Fix: New Bottom for Hollow Core Doors

    The next time you have to shorten a hollow-core door, try replacing the bottom rail with expanding foam instead of...


    This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Bathtub

    If not, there could be some serious consequences.