Home Improvement

A variety of bug zappers are available for indoor and outdoor use. Learn whether bug zappers can be used indoors from this article.

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Plumbing is serious business. It's not something you want to mess around with yourself unless you know what you're doing, but it can be very expensive to have a plumber come in. But before he does, there are a few things you should know.

By Emilie Sennebogen

You can clean Pergo floors by damp mopping and drying them. Learn about how to clean Pergo floors in this article.

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You just converted your wood fireplace to a gas one, and you don't know how to arrange the logs to get the best results. Learn how to arrange your gas logs from this article.

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Sterling silver is beautiful, especially when it's clean and shiny. Learn about how to clean sterling silver in this article.

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Whether you're measuring inches or centimeters, reading a ruler is a pretty straightforward task.

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You've found ants in your home and want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. There are lots of ways to do this, most of them natural.

By Francisco Guzman

Be the master of your domain and fix your leaky bathtub faucet yourself. Learn about how to fix a leaky bathtub faucet in this article.

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Knowing how to unclog a toilet can come in handy. Learn how to unclog a toilet in this article.

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Cleaning your suede will keep it looking fresh and nice. Learn about how to clean suede in this article.

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You need to kill gnats, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to kill gnats in this article.

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You might not know how to clean a dishwasher but you should. Because when you clean yours, it will function better so your dishes will be cleaner, too.

By Alia Hoyt & Jeremy Glass

You probably want ladybugs in your garden. But how do you keep them out of your house? We'll tell you exactly how.

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You'd like to clean a DVD, but you're not sure how. Learn how to clean a DVD in this article.

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You were told to be careful when you clean a flat screen TV. Read this article and learn how to clean a flat screen TV.

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You got nail polish on your carpet. Does that mean it's ruined? Not necessarily. We'll tell you how you can salvage it.

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During the late summer months, fruit flies can become the bane of your existence. Here are some great tips for controlling and, ultimately, eradicating them from your kitchen.

By Jesslyn Shields

Does living in a house with no cold drafts, no temperature variations, and, virtually no heating or cooling bills sound too good to be true? Well it's possible in a passive house. See what some of the other benefits of this building standard are.

By Beth Brindle

The smell of paint usually gives away the fact that you're probably breathing in something that's bad for your health. But you might not know just how right your nasal signals are. How dangerous are the VOCs in paint?

By Sarah Alban

In a passive house, winter woes (or summer highs) are a thing of the past. Why? Because they're built to maintain comfortable indoor conditions without a conventional furnace, boiler or HVAC system. Read on to see how.

By Beth Brindle

Clean energy technology is more advanced than ever before and can be as beneficial for your wallet as it is for the Earth. But what exactly is green construction technology?

By Wesley Fenlon

Freon AC is a colorless gas that absorbs heat and humidity. But it's being phased out in the United States, so what does your AC unit use to keep cool?

By Mitch Ryan

Sewage that is left untreated can have a deadly impact on the environment. Learn how dangerous sewage is in this article.

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Green homes have come a long way from the prototypes (and stereotypes) of the early days. Now you can find eco-friendly architecture that is as attractive as it is comfortable.

By Terri Briseno

Whether you've bought a new house or just need a change, the most dramatic impact you can make is in the color of the walls. What are some important things to consider before you head out to purchase house paint?

By Jacob Clifton