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How to Insulate Your Garage Door

Apr 20, 2021

You can insulate your garage door yourself in just a few short hours with the right materials and know-how. Here’s what you need to know about how to insulate a garage door.

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'Burning, Smoking, Melting': 800 PureLine Pool Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Danger

Apr 20, 2021

If you bought a pump motor for your swimming pool online from Inyo Pool Products in the past four years, you’ll want to verify whether yours is affected by a recent federal safety alert. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 25 announced that Inyo Pool Products Inc., of Longwood, Fla., is recalling about 800 PureLine 1.5 HP Pool Pump Motors due to a defect that could cause the motors to overheat — posing a fire hazard and already having resulted in 26 reports of motors “burning, smoking or melting.”

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Don't Forget to Flush! A 6-Step Guide for Flushing Your Gas or Electric Water Heater

Apr 20, 2021

Have you flushed your water heater lately? A lot of homeowners miss this item on their annual maintenance checklist. Thankfully, it’s a fairly simple task. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

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Can You Pour Cooking Grease Down the Drain? No. Here's Why

Apr 20, 2021

Even though they're liquids, you really shouldn’t pour grease, oil or animal fat down any kind of drain — including your toilet. The reason why is a little gross. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to Install a Storm Door: Your 5-Step Instructional Guide

Apr 19, 2021

Storm doors offer an extra layer of protection on top of your front door. Installing one can be a simple DIY project if you have the right tools. Here's our step-by-step guide.

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How to Remove a Doorknob: A Quick Guide

Apr 19, 2021

Before you install a new doorknob, you'll likely need to remove the old one first. Here's a handy step-by-step guide for how to remove a doorknob.

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Where There's a Wobble, There's a Way: How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

Apr 17, 2021

Fixing a wobbly ceiling fan is something you can most likely take on yourself without any major tools or equipment. Here's what you need to know.

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Flame King Recalls 500 Propane Cylinders Due to Risk of Gas Leak

Apr 16, 2021

Flame King has recalled some Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders due to improper handle placement, which could cause a gas leak. To find out if yours is one of the 500 recalled units or if it remains approved for use, read on.

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The Filth Shall Get Them Clean: Why You Don't Need to Pre-Rinse Your Dishes

Apr 14, 2021

Pre-rinsing dishes may be standard practice in your household — but it's actually unnecessary. Modern dishwashers are designed to handle more than you'd think. Here are three reasons why you can stop pre-rinsing.

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Ever Cleaned Your Refrigerator Coils? Sure, We Believe You (But Here's How, Just in Case)

Apr 14, 2021

Cleaning refrigerator coils is a must-do maintenance task if you want your fridge to be as energy-efficient as possible. The coils help cool the appliance, and when dirt and debris are obstructing them, they can’t efficiently release the heat. Here's how to clean refrigerator coils correctly.

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Broken Wrists Cited in Recall of 10,000 Log Splitters With Briggs & Stratton Engines

Apr 13, 2021

If you purchased a Black Diamond-, Crimson-, Lumberjack-, Performance Built- or Brute-brand YTL log splitter as far back as 2019, you’ll want to verify whether yours is subject to a recent safety action announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 10,000 YTL Log Splitters with 250cc engines for an issue that has already been cited in two reports of broken wrists.