Latest Home How-Tos
Your garage door is wasting energy and driving up your heating bill — here's how to fix it
Learn how to draft-proof your garage in four steps to reduce energy bills and prevent cold air from entering your home.
Dripping faucets prevents frozen pipes in your home — here's how to do it properly
Learn when (and how) to drip faucets correctly to prevent frozen pipes, which faucets to focus on, and what to do if pipes freeze.
You can use coffee grounds to fertilize your Christmas cactus — here's how
Feed your blooms and watch them grow
How to keep your home warm during a power outage — 5 emergency heating methods
Learn five methods to heat your home safely during winter power outages, from emergency prep to alternative heating sources.
The surprising effects of using too much de-icing salt on your driveway
How to keep things effective and eco-friendly
How to start a snow blower the right way — step by step
Learn the step-by-step process to start gas and electric snow blowers correctly without flooding the engine or straining the starter.
Freezing weather can destroy your sprinkler system — here's how to winterize it now
Learn how to drain your sprinkler system before winter to prevent costly freeze damage to pipes and valves.
Christmas tree drying out? Here's 3 ways to keep it watered
Learn three practical methods to keep your Christmas tree watered while on vacation, from timing strategies to DIY watering systems.
