The thermostat is the brains behind your air conditioning system and furnace operating properly. Some have mercury switches inside, some use mechanical switches, some are digital, and programmable electronic ... Read More

Metal switch boxes can be confusing when it comes time to buy some for your home repair or improvement project. They come tabbed and welded, modular for expansion or ganging, solid ... Read More

Now that Summer is here in full swing, it's time for a little deck and yard maintenance. This includes cleaning and sealing your deck, lawn fertilizing and aeration. In this ... Read More

Going to paint the exterior of your home? Then good paint preparation is essential. Any paint pro will tell you the effort you put into exterior paint preparation ... Read More

What do you get when your About.com Guides to Architecture, Interior Decorating and Home Repair join together to assemble their tutorials on all things "Paint" and then our About Guide ... Read More

Water heaters love to go cold at the worst times. Like Saturday night at 11 PM. When your water heater quits it's good to know how to Troubleshoot a Tank Type ... Read More

Planning an electrical project that involves a new electrical box seems simple enough until you go to the store to buy one. Then you find that they come in ... Read More