Smart Home

These DIY home security systems are easy to set up and don't require monthly subscription fees. Secure your home in...

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use a digital multimeter.

It's important to conduct an occasional electrical safety check on your home. The process is quick and easy, and finding...

Smart TVs have enhanced at-home entertainment by making it possible to watch streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime,...

Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...

Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.

Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...

Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.

Replace a cranky old switch in about an hour.

Is your lamp cord coming loose at the plug? Here's how to replace a polarized plug safely and easily.

How to wire a new plug safely

When disaster strikes and there’s no water coming out of the tap, don’t get left high and dry. Instead, follow...

Breathe easy! We've found the best air purifiers to use throughout your home.

Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.

If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire a phone jack? See what...

Is a tankless water heater for you?

These myths might make you think tankless water heaters aren't effective!

When your air conditioning, heating or ventilation systems go on the fritz, it can seem like you’ll have to put...

As long as you don't block the air flow and you make sure the AC unit is accessible, covering that...

You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before...

Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when it stops working! You can...

Six strategies for keeping your home cool

Overstuffed electrical boxes are a fire hazard, but they're easy to fix.

In today's information age, a massive amount of information is being pushed through our coaxial cables, leaving very little room...

Experts say bidets are not only more hygienic than toilet paper, but can be easier on your plumbing.

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to...

Brush the dust off your TV screen the right way with these tips.

Installing recessed lighting, even in the toughest situation—by fishing wires.