Home Heating and Cooling

This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable in summer.

Forced-air gas furnace maintenance guide for more energy efficiency, comfort and safety.

Fix cold radiators by bleeding air or unplugging steam vents

Pilot light repairs for a gas water heater

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1How to Make Your House Warmer by Adjusting The Storm Door Sweep
Lower the sweep so it contact the threshold on the exterior door.
2How to Install a Gas Fireplace
Installing a direct-vent gas fireplace.
3How to Weatherstrip a Wooden Door
How to install a weatherstripping kit to increase your energy efficiency.
4How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
Test fan blade alignment and correct wobbling blades
5How to Heat a Garage
A forced-air garage heater or a low-intensity infrared heater are both good choices for garage heat.
6How to Winterize Crawlspace Vents
Preventing crawlspace moisture in winter
7How to Install A Vapor Barrier In The Crawlspace
Add 6 mil plastic sheets on the ground and insulate walls with foil-faced rigid insulation to keep the space under the house dry.
8How to Install Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Fill stud spaces in new walls with fiberglass batt insulation, or add it to walls when remodeling, as an upgrade.
9How to Seal Attic Air Leaks
Increase energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills.

How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
How To Apply Epoxy Floor Paint To Your Garage
Step-by-step instructions for applying durable epoxy paint to your concrete garage floor.
How To Repair a Leaking Tub Faucet
Replace wornout parts in a bathtub faucet.
911 Calls Gone Tragically Wrong
Wrong addresses, dismissive dispatchers, and crossed signals. Our police response system is in crisis, and the cost can be measured in lives.