Cable outlets, also known as coaxial outlets, are a common fixture in most modern homes. Even with many households making the shift from traditional cable television, cable internet remains a popular choice across North America.

If you share a roadway or driveway with one or more neighbors, a shared driveway agreement is a good idea.  In many instances, a shared driveway agreement comes into being haphazardly leading to legal issues in the future.

When you’re running your split AC unit, the last thing you want to see is dripping water. Unfortunately, your AC unit will sometimes end up leaking, and you’ll have to figure out the problem. Luckily, you can likely fix many of the potential issues yourself if you’re comfortable fooling with the AC components.

When it comes to keeping your home warm, oil remains one of the most reliable options on the market. It doesn’t short out during lightning storms, it is easy to operate, and it also is guaranteed to keep you toasty. However, when you first get a home with an oil tank, there can be a little bit of a learning curve. This is especially true if you aren’t sure what size heating oil tank you have.

If you’re a new pool owner, you might be wondering how to properly maintain your pool while keeping your family safe. When you fill up your pool for the first time, there are specific steps you have to take to make sure the water is ready for recreational use. So, what exactly do you do right after you fill your pool with water?

Having a gas fireplace not only makes your home look more elegant, but it also gives a cozy and inviting feel. There’s nothing better than making a cup of hot cocoa and snuggling up to the fire. If you’ve moved into a new home with a gas fireplace or you’re installing one yourself, it’s a good idea to know how it works. 

If you want to park in front of your house or have your guests do the same, that’s your prerogative. More than likely, you keep the area in front of your house clear for mail delivery, garbage pick-up, and similar events. But what do you do when your neighbors keep parking in front of your house?

Do you always wonder why your friend’s house smells so good? After all, they have pets, kids, dirty laundry, and other odor challenges, just like you. But you don’t crinkle your nose when you’re at your friend’s house. There are a few reasons why your friend’s house smells great, and you can use them to make your home smell better, too.

If you are wondering whether you should be worried about a dripping sound behind your wall, the short answer is yes. There aren’t any good reasons for water to be dripping behind your wall. Furthermore, water damage can be very serious and can prove quite troublesome to homeowners. If you hear a dripping sound in the wall, it is crucial to get the problem fixed as quickly as possible.

Coffee machines are super convenient to have in your home, especially cause so many of them come with timers now, so you don’t have to remember to turn the coffee pot on in time before heading to work or starting your day. However, one thing that gets super annoying is the need to descale it. But, it needs to be done! But what if you have a Breville Coffee Maker? How do you descale that?

Out of all of the different furniture materials to choose from, microsuede has a soft feel and elegant appearance. They look stylish in any home and are incredibly easy to maintain. Because the fibers in the fabric are tightly woven, it can be hard to stain a microsuede couch. 

A dishwasher makes post-dinner clean up a breeze. When you’re loading your dishwasher, you have a couple of decisions to make. You may want to locate the perfect fit for a bowl or wonder if your blender is dishwasher safe. 

Not too long ago, we had a friend of mine crash at our place for a while. He then left, but asked to store his backpack at our home. We said sure, but he never really came back. Days turned to weeks, then to months. Eventually, we said that if he didn’t pick up his stuff, it’d be thrown out. He arrived on the scene, ready to pick up his crap the next day. Ever wonder how long it takes before you can throw out a guest’s stuff?

Few things are more frustrating than stepping on dog poop in your lawn – especially when you don’t have a dog. Not only is dog poop smelly and messy, but it can also carry disease and harm your grass.

Dishwashers are considered to be one of the most useful kitchen amenities on the market, but only when they’re properly functioning. In order for a dishwasher to work, it needs to be able to use its soap dispenser. Unfortunately, these things tend to get stuck fairly frequently. What can you do when you have a dispenser that won’t work?

Interior door trim can be adapted to complement any décor and will give the rooms in your home a very classic look. In order to install trim correctly, it’ll take some precision and skill to match professional carpenters.

Like it or not, there are tons of different critters out there that can get into our home and cause real issues. Whether it is something that our pets bring in or something that makes its way indoors from the outside, it poses a serious problem. Bug bombing is the quickest way to get rid of a serious bug problem, but you need to prepare and know what to cover when bug bombing.

Repairing a sink or installing a new sink may seem like an overwhelming task. However, sinks are not all that complicated when you break them down to their parts and how they function. Once you learn the basic parts of a sink and how they function you should be able to perform any basic DIY sink repair, and even a new sink installation.

Freezing leftovers and any perishable food item you don’t plan on using immediately is a great way to preserve freshness. Food lasts longer in the freezer than it does in the refrigerator, and often tastes just as good once it is properly thawed. While food might last for upwards of months in the freezer, it doesn’t last forever. How long should you store food in the freezer before it goes bad?

The need to install a water softener system is standard with homeowners who use well water or anyone who has an issue with metal buildup. The softening system is designed to remove the metal cations such as calcium and magnesium. Although, how much does a water softener cost to install?

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for many people, regardless of age. Between the candy, spooky decorations, and fun community vibe, Halloween is a time for people to come together. So, how much candy should you buy for Halloween?

The blower motor is a component of your HVAC system. It takes the air from your air conditioner or furnace and sends it throughout your home to make sure the temperature remains constant. The spinning fan right in the center of it causes the air to circulate through the ducts and vents in your house. When the blower motor goes bad, your HVAC system can start acting up immediately.

You’ve finished installing your new set of tiles. and applied your grout. Now comes the question. How long should I wait before I can use the room with the newly grouted tile? How long does it take for grout to dry?

Bearings are responsible for your washing machine running smoothly. Unfortunately, after years of heavy use, the bearings in your washing machine will eventually give out. Luckily, you can forego having to replace your washing machine and instead replace the bearings.

You may or may not be aware of the heavy price tag associated with vinyl plank flooring. It is because of this fact that most homeowners will want to go to extra lengths to ensure that the flooring is protected and can last as long as possible. You may find yourself asking, “Can you put heavy furniture on vinyl plank flooring?”

While they may be cute to some, rats can be a real pesky problem. When they’ve gained access to your home or have settled in your backyard, it can be challenging to get rid of them. Whether you’ve got one rat or a whole infestation, it is vital to quickly and carefully deal with the issue.

Let’s face facts: a toilet is generally a pretty gross thing. Even when they are clean, they serve one purpose and it isn’t a pretty one. With a little bit of care and attention, your toilet at least will not gross you out.

A wood-burning stove is great to have, especially if you’re living in an area where the winter feels like an arctic freeze. However, operating a wood-burning stove and getting it to heat your entire house is far different than the standard electric heater that people use today. But it can do just as good of a job, if not better. The question is, how do you heat your house with one?

As someone who’s had friends who didn’t really understand the concepts of cleanliness, I’ve seen some pretty gnarly rooms. The worst rooms I’ve seen are, invariably, bathrooms and kitchens. I’ve even refused to bathe in a friend’s home because their bathtub was so gross. Believe it or not, if you’ve neglected cleaning your bathroom for that long, you can still clean a disgusting bathtub with a few tips.

Garbage disposal cleaners are an essential part of maintaining your garbage disposal. It is harder to keep your system clean and free of built-up residue and grease without them. However, all garbage disposal cleaners are created differently. This is why it’s crucial for you to know the best garbage disposal cleaners on the market.

Rugs make for a great complimentary design feature in a home. They come in a ton of different color and fabric options, allowing for mixing and matching to create the perfect design aesthetic. Braided rugs are often handmade, providing that one-of-a-kind look to a room.

No matter where you live or what your lifestyle is like, it’s safe to say that you’ll need some outdoor lighting at night. Dusk to dawn lights are one of the more popular categories of outdoor lighting on the market. This category is meant to turn on when motion hits the light, or when the sun sets. If you have them, you’re probably wondering why your lights keep turning on and off.

What looks like a skunk, smells like a skunk, and makes your house smell like a skunk? The answer seems pretty simple…or does it?

Does your heat pump have a buildup of ice or is it having trouble entering defrost mode? Eventually, almost every heat pump will reach a point where it creates ice on its mechanisms. The machine will then enter a mode known as defrosting in order to combat and melt the ice.

It’s no secret that drinking reverse osmosis water can have many health benefits. The higher quality water contains fewer contaminants and tastes better than regular water. The reverse osmosis filtration system is commonly sought out by many others because of these health benefits. Surprisingly, though, this filtration system isn’t expensive, as one would think.

Is your Kwikset door latch stuck and are you experiencing retraction issues? With a compromised door latch, your daily routine becomes distrusted and your privacy severely diminished. It’s important that you find a solution as quick as possible and also a way to fix it that will prevent the issue from reoccurring.

If you’ve just purchased a new dishwasher and you’d like to connect it to a garbage disposal for effective drainage, you’ve come to the right place. Both garbage disposals and dishwashers are generally attached to a kitchen sink for water to drain appropriately once the washing cycle is complete.

If you climb into your attics and find your roof turbine vents are not spinning, there may be a moment of panic that sets in. Issues may come up regarding how long this takes to repair, and you may start worrying about the cost. That’s entirely understandable, but with this guide, we will find out how to diagnose any issues and fix them.

Shop Vac vacuums are not exactly the most affordable type of vacuum, but they are the most powerful. Unfortunately, most (if not all) Shop Vacs require a specialty filter. If you’re like most builders, you probably have been wondering if you could just use the ol’ vacuum without changing or using a filter. So, can it actually be done?

The existence of a sewage smell is unfortunate but has happened to homeowners at least once. You awake on a rainy morning or enter your home after a rainstorm, and it just doesn’t smell quite right. Instead of the clean, fresh scent, you are accustomed to welcoming you, your home reeks of sewer smell. It’s a strong, pungent odor that is reminiscent of a backed-up sewer.

Termites are the worst pest that you can come across in your home, and treatment is a must. It can be overwhelming when you see termites, or even worse, the damage they caused. Builder-owners that stumble across termites must call an exterminator and pay for treatment.

You finally get into your new walk-in tub to have a nice hot bath and after it is about halfway full, the hot water is gone. Has this happened to you? If your hot water heater is too small, you are not going to be able to have that hot bath for a while.

For some people, too much dust in their house makes them self-conscious about their cleaning habits. But for others, excessive dust leads to constant sneezing, itchy eyes, and other health problems, as it triggers significant allergic reactions. Whether for your health, your home’s appearance, or both, there are easy ways to reduce dust in your home.

Kitchens are the centerpiece of many homes, and builder-owners put a lot of time and attention into its design. There are many choices for countertops, such as marble, or quartz, but many builders choose granite for durability and appearance. It is widely known amongst builders and renovators that it is heat resistant, but can you put hot pans on granite?

A pressure washer can be a highly useful tool for a variety of projects around the house. You can use it to keep your patio clean or get nasty stains off of the concrete, plus many other different projects. But just like anything else, it can break down and stop working from time to time, and an annoying issue is when the pressure washer shuts off when the trigger is pulled.

All new Toro mowers are auto choke which means typically, to start it, all you need to do is pull and hold the handlebar bail lever, then yank on the pull cord. Despite the fact that Toro builds great machines, but in the event, you pull your Toro Recycler 22 out of the garage and it won’t start, you are going to need to know how to fix it.

Many people install barn doors in their houses to save space. No matter the door’s width, these flush against the wall taking up zero space in a room. You can install them anywhere in the house without worrying about opening and closing them. However, barn doors do have a problem. They usually end up with gaps between the door and the baseboard, as these doors need to slide over the board.

There has been a myriad of cooking hacks that just make our lives easier. Whether it’s a fun way to spice up a dish or make cooking less stressful, I’m here for it. People have been using aluminum foil for years to make tasks in the kitchen a breeze. 

When you first decide to make a DIY shower installation happen, you’ll see a lot of talk about adhering tile to a shower pan, or finding the right thinset for a particular shower pan brand. You might also start hearing people discuss picking up the right shower base. These terms seem pretty similar, but is there a difference between a shower pan and a shower base?

Mold can be one of the most troubling things that you will find in your home. The spores travel everywhere, and mold can actually be quite dangerous if left unchecked. You can find spores from mold all over your house; however, mold spores really love to flourish in warm, moist areas, like your bathroom.

Flat roofs are a popular roofing choice used in many homes. They offer a classic look and are easier to build and maintain than many other roofing options.

If you have light bulbs installed on a high ceiling, you probably already know how challenging it can be to change out the light bulbs when it comes time for a replacement. Questions often abound. Should you balance on a stack of chairs? Create a tower using multiple ladders? How about using something sticky on the end of a long pole?

Summers seem to be getting hotter every year. It’s hard to imagine sitting in a mobile home that is baking in the sun all summer, unless you are sitting in a mobile home baking in the sun all summer. Air conditioning is essential for summer comfort in your mobile home just about anywhere in the USA.

Who doesn’t love bacon? Great on its own or added to any meal, bacon is one of the most versatile foods out there. But what happens when you have some bacon leftover that needs storing for later usage?

Paint thinner, along with similar solvents, can be very dangerous when disposed of improperly. They can pollute groundwater or potentially cause fires when thrown in your household trash. Not to mention, that the EPA has proposed banning the major chemical found in most paint thinners: methylene chloride. Studies show that short term, it can poison your central nervous system and prolonged exposure can result in lung cancer, liver cancer, and even death.

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For baking enthusiasts, convection ovens are a very popular oven choice. They offer the opportunity to bake multiple items at once in a reasonably short time. At one point or another, you may find yourself wondering: “Can you use aluminum foil in a convection oven?”

Dyson makes some of the most reliable and well-known vacuums in the world. They have been synonymous with quality and consistency for decades. Even better, they have a multitude of different vacuums to fit any home or lifestyle.

Heating pads can make for a handy tool for a variety of reasons. For those with aches and pains, primarily back pains, a heating pad can be an invaluable tool. Constant heat can loosen tight muscles as well.

When you’re laying out a nice, new layer of porcelain tile, there are certain things you expect. For example, you expect your tiling to stay put. The problem is, using the wrong bonding agent can make it hard to keep your tiles in place. That’s why there’s an ongoing debate between using Versabond versus using Flexbond thinset mortars when you’re laying out tiling. So, what’s the difference between the two? Is one better than the other?