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Clean Garbage Disposal Running Cold Water
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How To Clean A Garbage Disposal: A Complete Guide

A garbage disposal is one of the easiest ways to get rid of food waste, reducing the rubbish that ends up in your trash can. Knowing how to clean a..

garbage disposal use guide
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Garbage Disposal Use & Maintenance Guide

If you’ve never had a garbage disposal before, you’re in for a treat. Garbage disposals are an incredible appliance, reducing the amount of biodegradable food waste that winds up in..

Distraught woman dealing with refirgerator problems.
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Refrigerator Problems: How To Fix Common Issues

When it comes to refrigerator problems, there is more at stake than just a broken appliance. Issues like temperature fluctuations or leakage can lead to food spoilage and even potential..

Smiling woman wearing yellow gloves, holding spray bottle and cloth, cleaning an oven.
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How to Clean Your Oven: Simple Steps to Follow

Keeping your oven clean will help it last longer and run more efficiently. Whether you’re getting your oven prepped for the holidays or just keeping up with routine maintenance, it’s..

Woman adjusting temperature to recommended thermostat settings.
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Thermostat Settings For Every Season

When it comes to saving money on your gas or electric bill, few things are more effective than these recommended thermostat settings. Some homes have multiple thermostats in multiple zones,..

Cheerful man successfully troubleshooting problems with his thermostat.
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Thermostat Problems & Troubleshooting Tips

Your thermostat acts as the “brain” of your HVAC system, monitoring temperatures and communicating when to heat or cool your house. As a result, a failing thermostat can quickly lead..

Woman cleaning dishwasher
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Dishwasher Cleaning & Maintenance Tips

Your dishwasher puts in a ton of work throughout the year, saving countless hours you’d otherwise spend hand washing dishes. Of course, like most home appliances, dishwashers need routine cleaning..

Washing Machine & Clothes Dryer
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How To Clean Your Washing Machine & Dryer

Having an at-home washing machine and clothes dryer is an incredible convenience. It sure beats going to the laundromat! Of course, with homeownership comes routine maintenance. If you want to..

Toilet Repair & Troubleshooting
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Toilet Repair & Troubleshooting Tips

Without a doubt, toilets are among the most important elements of any home plumbing system. Of course, when there’s a problem with any toilet, this makes it all the more..

Suburban home in the snow
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Winter Home Inspection & Maintenance Checklist

The autumn leaves have fallen, and the air has a bit more bite to it. You know what that means – wintertime! Is your home ready for the colder months..

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Hot Tubs: Common Problems & Troubleshooting Tips

A hot tub is the perfect way to relax at the end of a hard day. Of course, when you fire yours up, you don’t want that R&R disrupted by..

Young man cooking meat in oven at home.
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Oven Troubleshooting Guide: How to Solve Common Issues

Got dinner plans? A home-cooked meal can quickly go off track if your oven suddenly stops working. Whether you're baking, roasting, or just heating leftovers, your oven is one of..

Hand taking ice from a refridgerator ice maker
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Ice Makers: Troubleshoot & Fix Common Issues

When you want some ice, the last thing you need is an ice maker on the fritz. Ice makers are a convenient addition to any refrigerator, with many modern fridges..

Central Vacuum Maintenance
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How To Maintain A Central Vacuum

Central vacuum systems are becoming more and more popular in homes. The benefits to a central vacuum system are many, but you should keep maintenance in mind, as well. Overall,..

Woman Fixing Kitchen Sink - DIY Home Repairs
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5 Common Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself

If you own your home, repairs are inevitable. Fortunately, while not everyone’s suited to handywork, there are plenty of common home repairs you can do yourself. This list includes some..

Man cleaning swimming pool with vacuum tube cleaner as part of summer maintenance checklist.
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Summer Home Inspection & Maintenance Checklist

If you’re reading this, odds are summer’s just around the corner or already here. Before you kick back to enjoy the sunny days to come, DIY home inspections and maintenance..

Lawn sprinkler system
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How To Check A Lawn Sprinkler System

For much of the country, spring is the time of year when you’ll be firing up your lawn sprinkler system for another season of well-maintained greenery. That’s why it’s essential..

Blond woman checking the thermostat for her home HVAC system. She's holding a screwdriver and the thermostat in her right hand, pressing a button on the device with her left.
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HVAC Maintenance: DIY Guide

While some things are best left to professionals, there’s plenty you can do to maintain your own HVAC system. Preventative maintenance is one of the best ways to get as..

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