Recent Home Improvement Articles

Urgent case for a major appliance repair
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Switch From a Gas Stove to an Electric Stove?

If you want to switch from gas to electric in the kitchen, you’re probably concerned about cost. Here’s what you need to know before you go electric.

Dishwasher
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

4 Ways to Save Water While Using a Dishwasher

Dishwashers are amazing time-savers, so you may be surprised to learn that these appliances typically use less water than handwashing. Even so, there are a few ways to make this efficient appliance even more energy-saving.

Illustration of a gas stove with eggs instead of stove eyes
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Does My Gas Stove Smell Like Eggs?

Aside from smelling bad, the whiff of rotten eggs can be a signal of a larger, more dangerous problem, like a natural gas leak. Here's what you need to know.

a freshly stained and polyurethaned hardwood floor
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Cleaners You Can — and Can't — Use on Hardwood Floors

The manufacturer of your particular hardwood floor might have recommended a certain type of cleaner, but if you’ve long lost the piece of paper with this information on it, we can help you out.

Electricall wall outlet in bathroom
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Are the Different Kinds of Outlets?

Lots of things differentiate the types of outlets — from amperage and voltage to the kinds of plugs they’re able to accept. Explore the types of outlets to help you decide on upgrades. 

illustration of a video game screen with appliances
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Extend the Life of Your Appliances

Understanding the average lifespan of major appliances, such as your dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine, helps you plan for upgrades and repair expenses.

smoke damaged outlet
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Why Are My Outlets Sparking?

Outlet sparking when you plug something in can be normal on occasion, but it can also be a sign of a potentially dangerous problem.

Man is replacing glass in window using a vacuum lifter
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

How Often Do I Need to Replace My Windows?

When your windows get older, they don't function as well. But if they’re not broken, it can be hard to tell when it’s time to replace them.

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