Smart Home

How to diagnose and fix an arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) problem.

Sometimes, electrical hazards lurk out of sight. Learn how to spot them and what you can do to make your...

Today's smart thermostats aren't just control panels for your heating and air conditioning. These thermostats are equipped with Wi-Fi, sensors,...

When it gets hot outside, you want it to be nice and cool inside your home. Use this handy checklist...

Solutions depend on the age of the condenser

The lifespan of most HVAC systems is an average of 10 to 14 years, so you can count on going...

Watch out for these key signs of dangerous electrical outlets.

Low-voltage systems make lighting a deck both safer and easier.

Being cold is not cool. Luckily, with our helpful collection of 12 easy projects, you'll have your home ready for...

If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting...

Follow this DIY garage heater installation guide for a safe experience. Choose a forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared...

Sometimes you need to freshen the air in your home, but it's too cold to crack a window. Improve your...

Not too long-ago TVs were large and bulky, severely limiting how they could be installed and displayed. Technology has advanced...

Tried everything? Learn how to increase water pressure with a water pressure booster pump.

What types of receptacle outlets are required by the code?

Learn how to install a kitchen hood roof vent with this step-by-step guide.

Add interest to a bedroom or kitchen by building a soffit with drywall, wood trim and rope lights.

If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...

Master the art of DIY home improvement by following our guide on how to...

Windows come with their own locks, but as a window ages and swells, the lock gradually becomes ineffective. Here are...

You may not agree, but trust us, you're going to want to.

You and your family may never have to worry about getting locked out of the house again. 'Smart' door locks-especially...

Smart lights let you control a bulb remotely via an app on your phone, through a smart speaker or even...

Toilet seats have come a long way.

The toilet seat hasn't always been so simple...

Installing a pocket door lock is essential for maximum home safety. A professional carpenter details his pocket door hardware installation...

Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these creative and practical ideas.

Foolproof methods for connecting valves, faucets and sinks, and drain parts.

Are you always tripping over extension cords that snake all over the floor of your shop? End that hassle by...