Smart Home Hubs

Install a new fixture safely and quickly

When you plug in a blender, turn it on, and the power goes off, you've got a circuit overload. Here's...

Easy-to-install smart light switches deliver more safety, convenience and can cut your energy bills.

Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is strong, cheap and easy to bend once you learn how. These tips will help you...

Fix old-house wiring problems. Bring old light fixtures wired with knob-and-tube wiring up to code by installing an electrical box...

Ductwork installation doesn’t have to be difficult—these expert-backed tips make installing round HVAC ducts easy, efficient and DIY-friendly.

Adding a new light or receptacle to your garage or basement is easier than you think.

If your fireplace is whirring, grinding, rattling or squealing, here's how to figure out where that noise is coming from...

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use a digital multimeter.

It's better to be safe than sorry, especially with electricity. Conducting these annual electrical safety checks will give you peace...

Can't hear the doorbell from the back of the house? It's easy to correct that by adding a second doorbell...

Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.

Replace a standard lamp switch with an in line switch

LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...

Replace a cranky old switch in about an hour.

Replace a faulty phone jack in 10 minutes.

Is your lamp cord coming loose at the plug? Here's how to replace a polarized plug safely and easily.

When disaster strikes and there’s no water coming out of the tap, don’t get left high and dry. Instead, follow...

Breathe easy! We've found the best air purifiers to use throughout your home.

Here's how to determine if it a minor or major problem.

If you don't use a landline, why would you need to know how to wire a phone jack? See what...

Is a tankless water heater for you?

These myths might make you think tankless water heaters aren't effective!

Before calling in an HVAC tech, try these troubleshooting tips. You may be able to fix the issue yourself and...

Hiding an air conditioning unit is fine to do as long as you don't block air flow and...

You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before...

Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when it stops working! You can...

Six strategies for keeping your home cool.

Overstuffed electrical boxes are a fire hazard, but they're easy to fix.