Articles, How To's, DIY for Home, Office, and Building Improvement
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Bathroom Fans:
- Bathroom Fans, Filters, or Air Purifiers? - new
- What is a CFM Rating? - new
- Comparing Bathroom Fan Features - new
- What is a Sone Rating?
- Panasonic Bathroom Fan Reviews
- Bath Fan Installation: A How To
- What Type of Bath Fan Do You Need?
- How to Buy a Bathroom Fan
Bathroom Fixtures:
- How to Install a Dual Flush Toilet - new
- Green Remodeling Tips for Your Bathroom - new
- ADA Regulations for Bathrooms - The Equipment You Need to Be in Compliance
- Choosing the Right Toilet Seat
- Most Common Bathroom Remodeling Mistakes
- How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity for Your Space
- How to Install a Drop-In Sink
- How to Install a Shower Head
- How Steam Showers are Good for Your Health
- Steam Showers: The Ultimate Luxury
- Remodeling Your Bathroom - What to Consider
- Budget-Friendly Ways to Give Your Bathroom a Spa Makeover
- Benefits of Towel Warmers
- Conserve Water and Save Money Using Energy-Efficient Showerheads
Electrical Supplies:
- Do I Need an Electronic Transformer or a Magnetic Transformer? - new
- What Does Derating a Dimmer Mean? - new
- Can Replacing Your Light Switches, Receptacles and Wall Plates Improve Your Home? - new
- What Does an Electrical Tester Do?
- Do Wireless Dimmers Really Work?
- The Difference Between an Occupancy Sensor and a Vacancy Sensor
- Remodel with Electrical Wall Plates
Energy Conservation:
- Top 10 Energy Saving Tips - new
- Do Ceiling Fans Save You Energy? - new
- How Your Windows Lose Heat Every Winter - new
- What is a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) Rating?
- How to Make Your Kitchen More Energy Efficient
- Five Ways to Cut Down on Your Energy Bill
- Cut Energy Costs with Energy Saving Products
Fire Safety & Security:
- Home Safety & the Internet of Things - new
- Understanding Duct Smoke Detectors - new
- Should I Get a Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Combo - new
- Intercom Systems are Good for Home Security - new
- Home Security Camera Systems Reviews
- Easy Ways to Earthquake Proof Your Home
- Earthquake Preparedness and Safety Tips
- Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detector Combos for Hotels, Residences and Commercial Buildings
- Smoke Alarm Accessories
- Hearing Impaired Smoke Alarms: How They Work
- Maryland's New Smoke Alarm Law
- Fire Safety Tips: Fire Alarms, Detectors, and Escape Ladders
- Home Security Tips
- The Benefits of Tamper Resistant Receptacles
- Have a Fireplace? You May Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Heating & Cooling:
- What You Need to Know about Installing Insulation - new
- Space Heater Buying Guide - new
- Space Heater Safety Tips - new
- Which is Better: a Tower Fan or a Pedestal Fan? - new
- Which Portable Fan is Right for Me?
- How Evaporative Coolers Cut Your Energy Bill
- The Benefits of Ceiling Fans
- Which Air Conditioner is Right for Me?
- Modern Thermostats
- Ductless Air Conditioners
- Programmable Thermostats
Home & Kitchen:
- How Classroom Lighting Affects Learning - new
- Skylights in the Home Can Make you Happier - new
- Tips for Remodeling Your Basement
- Small Space? How to Decorate without Cramping Your Style
- What You Need to Know About Installing Installation
- How to Decorate for a Small Space
- Budget Friendly Kitchen Makeover Tips - new
- Kitchen Range Hood Maintenance Tips - new
- How to Install a Kitchen Faucet - new
- The Difference Between Vented and Ventless Kitchen Range Hoods - new
- Wall Mount Range Hood Reviews
- Under-Cabinet Kitchen Range Hood Reviews
- Selecting the Best Garbage Disposal for Your Home or Office
Humidification & Dehumidification:
- Exhaust Fans Combat Odor, Heat, & Moisture - new
- The Recommended Humidity for Your Home - new
- Aprilaire Dehumidifier Reviews: Aprilaire 1770A, Aprilaire 1750A, Aprilaire 1710A, Aprilaire 1730A - new
- Humidifier Reviews: Find the Right Humidifier for You - new
- Need an Air Purifier? Understand The Different Types and How They Work
- Fighting Allergies with a Humidifier
Lighting:
- The Different Types of Recessed Lighting Trims - new
- Choose the Proper Lighting for Your Hallway or Foyer - new
- How to Pick a Chandelier - new
- Can Track Lighting Be Installed Anywhere?
- Do You Need to be a Professional to Install Landscape Lighting?
- What are the Different Types of Landscape Lighting?
- Indoor Light Bulbs: Safe for Outdoor Use?
- The ABCs of 1, 2, 3 & 4-Way Light Switches
- Selecting the Perfect Dimmer for LED Lighting
- Understand the Different Types of Dimmers
- Light Motion Sensors: Save Money, Energy and Time
- Create Better Lighting Configurations with Dimmer Switches
- How to Install Recessed Lighting
- Lighting for Your Kitchen, Living Room, and Bedroom
- Ambient, Task, and Accent Lighting
- How to Install Under Cabinet Lighting
- Benefits of Track Lighting
- Lumens vs. Candlepower: What's the Difference?
PEX & Radiant Heating:
Plumbing Supplies:
- The Different Types of Drinking Fountains - new
- Why You Need a Water Filtration System for Your Home - new
- Submersible Pumps vs. Well Jet Pumps - new
- Gas vs Electric Tankless Water Heaters - new
- Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater?
- The Benefits of Water Heater Timers
Pool Supplies and Games:
- How to Install a Diving Board - new
- The Benefits of Heating Your Pool - new
- Pool Safety: Pool Security Systems
- The Importance of Regular Pool & Spa Water Testing
- Save Time and Money with Inline Pool Chlorinators - new
- Choosing the Proper Size Pool Filter: A How To Guide - new
- Single Speed vs. Multi Speed Pool Pumps: What's the Difference?
- Swimming Pool Safety Tips for Parents
- Pool Games & Entertainment
- Pool Filter Types
- Why Get a Pool Heater?
- Chlorine Generators vs. Floating Chlorine Dispensers
- Pool Sanitation: A How To
- When Should I Change My Pool Filter?
How To's:
- How to Select a Shower Door - new
- How to Choose a Steam Shower - new
- How to Choose a Kitchen Range Hood
- How to Install a Dual Flush Toilet
- How to Install a Garbage Disposal
- Bath Fan Installation: A How To
- How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity for Your Space
- How to Install a Dimmer Switch
- How to Install a Drop-In Sink
- How to Install a Kitchen Faucet
- How to Install Recessed Lighting
- How to Install a Thermostat
- How to Sharpen a Machete
- How to Install a Shower Head
- How to Make Your Kitchen More Energy Efficient
- How to Pick a Chandelier - new