DIY Home Improvement

Best Gas Lawn Mower – Right Gas for Lawn Mower Stale gas is the No. 1 enemy of small engines Old gas causes the vast majority of starting problems in mowers, snowblowers and other small engines. The most common fix is a carburetor rebuild, which costs around $100. And that’s a waste—because avoiding trouble is … Read moreBest Gas Lawn Mower – Choosing Right Gas for Mower

How to Protect Furniture from Pets Don’t let beloved pets wreck your beloved home Keep them off the furniture Lay a plastic carpet protector—prickly side up—on seats to train pets to stay off. Carpet protectors are available at office supply stores. Aluminum foil often works, too. Some pets find the feel and sound of foil … Read moreHow to Protect Furniture from Pets

How to Prevent Termites How to deter them, detect them and kill them Termites are sneaky. They can feast on a home for years and do enormous damage before anyone notices. But there are ways to make your home less inviting, recognize an infestation and wipe them out. Eliminate easy access to food and water … Read moreHow to Prevent Termites and Get Rid of Them

Best Way to Get Rid of Mice in the House – Trap the ones you have and keep the others out If you have mice, you need a short-term solution and a long-term defense. Simple snap traps are an effective way to eliminate the intruders. But also take steps to keep out the next wave of … Read moreBest Way to Get Rid of Mice in the House

Save on home insurance Surefire ways to slash your insurance bill You might think your homeowner’s insurance is like your property taxes—a fixed expense that you just have to pay. But you can actually trim hundreds off your insurance bill, cutting your costs by 10 to 45 percent. Here’s how: Replace washer hoses Washing machine … Read more13 Ways – How to save Your Home Insurance Costs

How to Keep Your Carpet Clean – Make your carpet shine Keep it clean, double its life span and save thousands Dirty carpet doesn’t just look bad. Dirt is abrasive, so when you walk across a dirty carpet, dirt grinds away at the fibers. The result is carpet that looks dull, stains easier and soon becomes … Read moreHow to Keep Your Carpet Clean

How to improve your insulation Is it a good investment? Here’s how to find out Better insulation can be a great investment with a quick payoff. Or it can be an expensive mistake. Done badly, it can even cause serious trouble. Here’s how to determine whether you need more insulation and an overview of your … Read moreHow to Improve Your Insulation

Cut heating costs Little air leaks can lead to big heating bills Major upgrades like more insulation or a new furnace can pay off in energy savings. But in most homes, especially older ones, sealing air leaks is the easiest, most efficient place to start. Plus, sealing leaks makes your home more comfortable and cuts … Read moreHow to Cut Heating Costs