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Retrofit Your Garage Door Openers to Work With Wi-Fi

An open garage door is an invitation to thieves. Solve the problem by retrofitting your garage door openers with a Wi-Fi controller.

Is Radon in Your Water?

Radioactive radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second...

Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems

Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and...

Intermatic Whole-House Surge Protection

All the electronics in your house need surge protection. Learn about an Intermatic surge protector...

How to Negotiate Car Price: 2 Approaches

Read about two options for negotiating the price of your next vehicle.

2 Must-Have Tools for DIY Electrical Work

Noncontact voltage testers are great for making sure the power is off before you start...

15 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Snow Blower

Choosing the right snow blower can be a daunting task. You’ll see a huge selection...

What is That Disgusting Pink Slime in Your Bathroom?

Ever notice red or pink slime forming inside your toilet or on your shower walls?...

Top 10 Must-Have Bike Accessories

There's more to choosing the right bicycle water bottle cage, pedals, repair kit, light mount...

10 Things You Need to Know About Leasing a Car

Learn everything you need to know about successfully and safely leasing a car.

Best Uses for Bluetooth Wireless Speakers

Smartphone and tablet speakers are just too small and tinny-sounding to produce good output. But...

With Ceiling Fans, You Get What You Pay For

If you’ve ever shopped for ceiling fans, you've probably been struck by the huge price...

Why You Should Never Use Chrome-Plated Sockets with an Impact Driver

Have you ever chucked a chrome-plated socket into an impact gun or cordless impact driver...

Free Up Stuck Bolts in 5 Easy Steps

It seems like every repair job involves at least one stuck bolt. And over the...

What Should I Do If My Car Thermostat Starts to Fail?

A car's thermostat is a simple and straightforward device. But if it fails, it could...

Space-Saving Tool Holder

Organize your gardening tools in an afternoon!

Garden Path in a Wheelbarrow

No heavy lifting, no fancy tools and really, really cheap!

5 DIY Car Fixes That Save You Cash

Here are five of the best ways to save money on car maintenance. These are...

How to Effectively Clean Mini Blinds

If you let your mini blinds build up too much dust and dirt, they can...