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How To Ground a Two-Prong Electrical Outlet
Ungrounded outlets pose a serious safety hazard. Learn how to identify ungrounded outlets and ground a two-prong electrical outlet.
How to Choose a Good Paint Roller
In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the different types of paint rollers and then demonstrates good rolling techniques.
How To Replace Glass Fireplace Doors to Freshen up Your Home
Learn how to replace glass fireplace doors to upgrade an outdated or inefficient fireplace with our step-by-step guide.
How To Fix Baseboards With a Repair Patch
It’s easier to patch imperfections and holes in baseboard than to replace the entire piece. In this video, This Old House’s Tom Silva patches a baseboard using a Dutchman—a wood repair patch that is glued into a custom-cut hole.
Best First Aid Kits (2023 Guide)
In this review and buying guide, our team evaluates some of today's top-rated, best first aid kits for quality, inventory, and usefulness.
Should I Mulch with Pine Needles?
Read to learn the pros and cons of using pine needles as mulch.
A Complete Guide To Hanging Crown Molding on Kitchen Cabinets
This old house general contractor, Tom Silva, installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets step by step with full overlay doors.
Secure Home Warranty Review
Secure Home Warranty shut its doors in 2017. In this Secure Home Warranty review, the This Old House Reviews Team dives into why the company went out of business and gives recommendations for the best home warranty alternatives to protect your home.
Trane Warranty Review
Trane is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge heating and cooling systems. Its history is packed with innovative, environmentally responsible, and energy-efficient HVAC products designed to endure the toughest of conditions. Trane bolsters the quality of its residential HVAC products with warranty plans to give its customers protection against HVAC breakdowns resulting from manufacturing defects. Keep reading to learn more.
What Does a Residential Service Contract Cover?
A residential service contract is another name for a home warranty. It’s financial protection for your home’s appliances and systems when they break down due to normal wear and tear. The benefits of a residential service contract aren’t just for buyers and sellers; any homeowner can purchase one. We’ll discuss these benefits, along with what a typical home warranty covers and how much it costs in this article.
Fidelity National Home Warranty Review
In this Fidelity National Home Warranty review, we provide an in-depth look at the company’s plans, prices, reputation and more to help you figure out if this home warranty company is right for you.
Maytag Warranty Review
A Maytag warranty can protect Maytag systems and appliances, but it may not be the best option for comprehensive, whole-home coverage. In this review, we’ll go over Maytag warranty basics and recommend an alternative protection plan for the best home protection.
Is an Appliance Extended Warranty Worth It?
The This Old House Reviews team has reviewed some of the most popular home and appliance warranty policies to help you choose the option that’s best for you. Take a look at some of the differences between home warranties, extended appliance warranties, and how they protect your home.
Sears Appliance Warranty Review
If you own a home, you shouldn’t have to worry about the cost of repairing or replacing major systems and appliances that keep your home running smoothly. The best way to get peace of mind is by purchasing a home warranty. Keep reading to learn how a Sears appliance warranty can protect your home.
Bosch Dishwasher Warranty Review
If you have a Bosch dishwasher warranty, it’s important to know what exactly is covered under your plan and what your coverage options are once the warranty expires. Read on to learn more about your Bosch coverage.
Samsung Appliance Extended Warranty Review
A Samsung appliance extended warranty can protect your Samsung appliances if they break down from normal wear and tear. Read on to learn more about coverage.
Choice Home Warranty Review (2022)
Choice Home Warranty (CHW) provides comprehensive coverage at an affordable price to customers and saves homeowners money on expensive repairs and replacement costs for home systems and appliances. Keep reading this review to learn more about plans, pricing, and customer reviews.
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Are Home Warranties Worth It?
If you’re looking to protect your home systems and appliances, you may wonder if home warranties are worth it. Keep reading to to learn if a home warranty would be worth the investment.
How to Paint a Vinyl Garage Door
Want to update your home's curb appeal without breaking the bank? Here's how you can paint your vinyl garage in just a day or two.
Household Cleaners That Kill Coronavirus
To protect yourself against coronavirus, pick a household cleaner that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved to kill the virus—and then follow the manufacturer’s rules exactly.
Too Much Dust
Why is the house so dusty even when the air filters are clean?
Cape Ann Preview: Best Face Forward
Relocating the garage and adding a new front porch helps restore an 1891 home’s signature Shingle style.
The Home Service Club Review
A home warranty can help when major systems and appliances break down. Read our review of The Home Service Club to determine if the company is the right home warranty provider for you.
Blue Ribbon Home Warranty Review
Looking for comprehensive home warranty coverage? Read our Blue Ribbon Home Warranty review to learn more about the company’s coverage, costs, and plans.