Expert Home Improvement Advice
by home expert, author and HGTV personality Don Vandervort
Hurricane Flood Disaster Recovery
Our hearts go out to Puerto Rico, North Carolina and coastal regions that are experiencing flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms. Please pass along this handful of tips, which offer a few basic disaster survival strategies.
U.S. Climate Resilience ToolkitSump Pumps Buying Guide
Pump the water out of your basement and keep it dry! Check out the Sump Pumps Buying Guide…
©Ozgur Coskun / Shutterstock.comDIY Furnace Troubleshooting & Repairs
Expert advice on how to get your furnace or heating system working.
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Don’t suffer from the summer heat. Get your AC working comfortably and efficiently. More about AC troubleshooting & repair…
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Rain Gutters Buying Guide
How to buy the right rain gutters and mounting system for your house. See this expert, unbiased guide about buying gutters…
Also see: Rain Gutters Cleaning & Maintenance
©Photographee.eu / Shutterstock.comClean gutters and get them ready to handle heavy flow.
How to Repair Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Has your roof taken a beating? Now is the time to get it back in shape. More about repairing asphalt roofing…
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Metal Roofing
How to buy metal roofing, with in-depth consumer reports on metal roof materials and types, advantages and drawbacks to consider when buying metal roofs. More about Metal Roofing…
9 Quick Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
This article, written by Don Vandervort, was featured at US News.com. See ideas for curb appeal…
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CO Detector Boosts Safety
First AlertDual-power CO alarm plugs in and has a battery backup. It sounds if carbon monoxide levels inside your home become dangerous.
Bathroom Sink Buying Guide
Expert, unbiased advice on how to buy the best bathroom sink, including shape, style, color, and material considerations.
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How to Find and Fix a Roof Leak
Expert advice on how to find, troubleshoot and fix a roof leak, including what to do in a roof leak emergency. More about roof repair…
How to Find & Fix a Roof Leak
©Don Vandervort, HomeTipsA roof leak often travels down a rafter, showing up down-roof from where it begins.
Expert advice on how to find, troubleshoot and fix a roof leak, including what to do in a roof leak emergency. More about roof repair…
A Portable Generator Can Save You When the Power Goes Out
This portable generator buying guide can help you make a smart choice.
A Portable Generator Can Save You When the Power Goes Out
This portable generator buying guide can help you make a smart choice.
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How to Buy a Water Softener
Tired of hard water spotting your dishes, clogging your pipes, and negatively affecting bathing and laundry? This expert, unbiased water softeners report will help you choose the right water softener.
Gas Hot Water Heater Repairs
Gas hot water heater need repair? If your gas water heater doesn’t heat, get hot enough, or stay lit, this expert DIY advice will help you fix some of these problems yourself. More about fixing a water heater…
See Through Walls with This Smart Phone Camera Add-On
Check out all of the things you can do with an inexpensive thermal imaging camera. For example, you can see the energy leaks around windows and doors or (a lot more fun) you can see your dog in the backyard at night. More about thermal cameras…
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