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Energy Efficiency

How to Check and Replace Door Weatherstripping

Stop paying to heat and cool the neighborhood. Learn how to check and replace your door weatherstripping to lower energy bills and keep your home comfortable year round.

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A person pressing the test button on a smoke detector with a broom handle

Safety And Security

How to Maintain Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Learn how to test clean and replace your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to protect your home and avoid middle of the night chirping.

A side-by-side comparison of a clean new HVAC filter and a dirty used one

Hvac

How to Change Your HVAC Filter

Learn how to easily change your HVAC air filter. Discover why this simple maintenance task prevents breakdowns, lowers energy bills, and protects your home.

A showerhead wrapped in a small plastic bag filled with vinegar to remove mineral buildup

Fixtures

How to clean and descale faucet aerators and showerheads

Learn how removing mineral buildup from your showerheads and faucet aerators can restore water pressure prevent leaks and save you money on replacement fixtures

A standard tank water heater with a garden hose connected to the bottom drain valve

Plumbing

How to Flush Your Water Heater and Prevent Costly Repairs

Learn how to flush your water heater safely to prevent sediment buildup, lower your energy bills, and extend the lifespan of your plumbing system.

Clean white caulk line sealing the gap between a bathtub and tile wall

Interiors

How to Inspect and Replace Bathroom Caulk

Learn how replacing worn bathroom caulk protects your home from hidden water damage and mold. Follow this simple guide to maintain your showers and tubs.

A garden hose connected to the drain valve of a water heater

Plumbing

How to Flush Your Water Heater

Learn how to safely flush your water heater. This simple yearly task removes sediment buildup, extends the life of your system, and prevents expensive leaks.

Applying new weatherstripping to a door frame to seal out drafts

Energy Efficiency

How to Check and Replace Weatherstripping

Learn how to inspect and replace the weatherstripping around your doors and windows to stop drafts, improve energy efficiency, and lower utility bills.

A person pressing the test button on a bathroom GFCI outlet

Electrical

How to Test GFCI Outlets to Prevent Electrical Shocks

Learn how to test your home GFCI outlets to prevent electrical shocks and expensive repairs. A simple monthly check keeps your electrical system safe.

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Appliances

How to Clean Refrigerator Coils and Prevent Breakdowns

Learn how to clean your refrigerator coils in under 30 minutes. This simple home maintenance task prevents costly breakdowns and keeps your appliances running smoothly.