Q Our fridge is dying, so we’re going to splurge and get one with the ice and water dispenser in the door. Is it difficult to run a water line to it, and can I do it myself?Click ima...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q. Is fall the best time to change the filter on our forced-air furnace, and which type of filter should I buy?A. If you’re thinking that you only ...Full Article
Q. To keep from going stir crazy this winter, I plan to heat my attached garage so I can work on various projects. I plan to run natural gas from the house to the garage. What’s the ...Full Article
You can reduce your homes heating and cooling costs by about 15 percent with a programmable thermostat. It automatically keeps the temperature at a comfortable level when you’re home, but switch...Full Article
Q. I want to replace thehood and exhaust fan above my stove, and need to vent it outside. However, thestove is on an interior wall with cabinets above it. How do I route a vent toget it ou...Full Article
Follow these twosteps to keepthis silent killerat bayFIG. A COMMON CARBON MONOXIDE SOURCESCarbon monoxide is produced bygas-, oil- and wood-burning devices.Auto exhaust and poorly vented furnaces are...Full Article
Replace a Dead MotorIf your bathroom fan is dead, here’s somegood news: You don’t have to tear out the entire unit. Even if your fan is decades old, chances are you can get a replacement m...Full Article
Q Our dishwasher door leaks. We had a serviceman come out and check everything. Seals, water level control, drain, valves—you name it, he checked it. What else can it possibly be?A&n...Full Article
When the stopper in your lavatory wash basin doesn’t pop up, you may be tempted to remove it and just use a rubber plug. But try these simple tricks first, and your drain will snap closed and po...Full Article
Here’s a quick fix for a clogged showerhead. Pour white vinegar into a plastic sandwich bag until it’s half full. Pull the bag over the showerhead until its spray channels are submerged. T...Full Article
Preparation Sinks and vanities get more use thanany other fixture in your house. It’s no wonder they can look tired andrun-down after five...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q I’m getting ready to replace the loose, cracked ceramic tile on my bathroom floor. I pulled a few tiles free and saw that the tile was glued down to plywood. ...Full Article
Grabbars aren’t just safety devices for hospitals and public restrooms. Inyour own home, a strategically placed and solidly anchored grab bar can meanthe difference between a relaxing bath and a...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q How do I remove built-up soap scum from glass shower doors? Trust me, I’ve tried every product on the market with no luck. Short of replacing the doors, what ...Full Article
Layout and Steps 1 -2 Here’s a surefire way to give your half bath a dramaticnew look. Combine your choice of furniture with one of thes...Full Article
Click image to enlarge. Q I’m ready to frame up the walls for my lower-level bathroom. There’s a 2-in. pipe sticking up through the concrete floor. How do I position...Full Article
Click image to enlarge.Q I grew up in a house with a laundry chute in the hallway. My current home doesn’t have one and I miss the convenience. What’s the simplest way to insta...Full Article
Preparation and Installation Your fantasy is a soothing soak at the end ofa hard day in a gleaming, polished spa. Your reality is a chipped, scr...Full Article
Q I have a fiberglass shower with a slick floor. How can I roughen the surface to make it safer?A Apply safety tape to the shower floor. You can buy strips of this self-sticking...Full Article
Q I moved into a brand-spanking new house a year ago and am very disappointed with the flush of the rather expensive toilet located in the master bathroom. The bowl rarely clears with o...Full Article
