Tag: home improvement
You can’t live without a refrigerator, and you can’t turn it off. On top of that, the refrigerator is one of the biggest energy consumers in the typical home. That’s … READ MORE Energy-Efficient Refrigerator Buying Guide The post Energy-Efficient...
If your home has a water softener, chances are good that it’s performing reliably and dependably. After all, water softeners don’t see a whole lot of rough and tumble action. … READ MORE How to Choose a Water Softener The post How to Choose a Wat...
When your air conditioning unit starts acting up, you face a critical and potentially expensive decision: Do you call in a repair person, attempt to fix the appliance yourself or … READ MORE How Do I Know if My AC Unit is Dying? The post How Do I...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind. You can do many of these … READ MORE How to Replace Your Thermostat, Part Two: Inst...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind. You can do many of these … READ MORE How to Replace Your Thermostat, Part One: Choo...
When a major home appliance breaks down, you need to act quickly to either repair or replace it, especially when it’s an absolutely essential piece of equipment like a furnace … READ MORE Should You Repair or Replace Your Home’s Appliances?...
If you want to decorate your house with festive holiday lights, or simply make the use of electric yard tools more convenient, an exterior electrical outlet is a very useful … READ MORE How to Install an Outdoor Outlet The post How to Install an ...
One of the most effective ways to lock in long-term savings on utility bills is to work on tactical energy-efficient upgrades for your home, particularly by beefing up the insulation … READ MORE How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient with $1...
Whether it happens in your ceiling because of a leaky roof, condensation from your central air conditioning, or flooding, repairing water-damaged drywall can cause you anxiety and aggravation, especially if … READ MORE How to Repair Water-Damaged...
When most homeowners think about their ductwork, they concentrate on how much hot or cool air is blowing out. Many have spent a lot of time sealing and insulating the … READ MORE How to Test Your Cold Air Return Ductwork The post How to Test Your...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind. You can do many … READ MORE How to Protect and Maintain Your Electronics The post H...
If you’re ready to go big with your next TV purchase, you might be worried about whether such an upgrade will result in a spike in your electric bill. But … READ MORE How to Shop for an Energy-Efficient TV The post How to Shop for an Energy-Effic...
Installing a ceiling fan is a useful home improvement job that can help keep air circulating in your house and save you money on your heating and cooling bills. Your … READ MORE How To Replace & Install A Ceiling Fan Switch The post How To R...
As you suffer through a summer heat wave, your attic may be the last place on your mind. After all, there’s no way you’d want to climb up there when … READ MORE Does My Home Need Attic Ventilation Fans? The post Does My Home Need Attic Ventilatio...
Nothing beats a clear, cool pool on a sweltering summer day. However, many homeowners discover that their pool looks a lot less appealing after a serious rainstorm, full of cloudy … READ MORE How to Clean Your Green & Cloudy Pool After a Rai...
The coming of the new year tends to get homeowners excited about changes to their homes. It will soon be time to start planting spring flowers, the rejuvenation of spring … READ MORE When Is the Best Time of Year to Buy New Appliances? The post W...
The laundry room may not be the most exciting feature in a modern home, but you can’t get through the week without it. And like any other room, it takes … READ MORE How to Maintain Your Washer & Dryer The post How to Maintain Your Washer �...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind. You can do many of these … READ MORE How to Winterize a Sprinkler System & Pre...
We teamed up with DIY expert Ben Uyeda of Homemade Modern to convert a few shipping containers into a home built with materials and tools available at The Home Depot. Throughout the coming months, Ben will be sharing a more detailed look inside the container home and several DIY projects he completed within it. I’m... The …
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind. You can do many of these … READ MORE How to Organize and Protect Your Cords and Cab...
