My existing water heater is electric and needs replacing. It is in a converted garage that I use as a guest room. Is there any hazard with a modern gas water heater being used near …

Rainwater accumulates in a path through the center of my yard. Anything I can do to fix this? photo

My fridge isn't that old, but it's out of warranty and giving me trouble. The compressor usually cycles on and off, but for the last week or so it seems like it's been running all …

I have a sink next to my laundry machines. One day a few days ago, it overflowed and dumped a good amount of water on the floor. Seems like it happened in the middle of the night …

My furnace isn't working 100%. Sometimes it works fine, but occasionally (every few days) it doesn't ignite. I find the house cold, and the furnace vent blower running (not the …

I just had a Honeywell UtilityPRO (which is basically the utility version of the VisionPRO) thermostat installed. The manual says I should be able to set the System to Auto, which …

At one time I had an AHS home warranty, but dropped it when I read that they tended to not cover if you failed to perform the smallest maintenance tasks. That said, reading the lis …

Hello: Could someone please tell me how to clear a very slow draining dishwasher? I tried to take the centre element off but was unable to do so. Are there any non-toxic dishwasher …

Moved into a house with a fireplace. There is a knob on the outside for the flue that I can move, but the way the furnace is built, I can't see flue itself so I don't know which w …

My air conditioner and furnace both have water they need to drain. Right now there's a small hose running from the furnace into the floor, and a separate hose running from the a …

Recently I started having a problem with my garage door opener. It opens fine, but does not want to close. Pressing the button causes the garage door to start closing, but after …

What's the difference between hard water and soft water? How can I tell which I have?

Is there a way to cut down on the condesation that forms on windows when it is warm inside and cold outside?

Do you use vinegar to clean your windows? I've been doing this for years, but never lived in the same home for many years, and recently someone told me that the vinegar would corr …

When is it better to seed your lawn? Spring or fall?