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 …

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 …

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 …

We just moved into a house that's got a pretty large lawn and a number of trees. The trees have decorated the lawn and we're wondering what's a good way of getting rid of the leav …

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 …

I bought an electric drip coffee brewer, and have found that it imbues the water passed through it with a plasticy taste and smell. (Unfortunately discovered this after throwing th …

I stopped using our water softener because it was leaking and not working properly, several years ago. Then the other day someone told me it could lead to the water heater deterio …

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 …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …