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Before you blame your ISP and let them sell you a faster plan, run through a few quick checks. The bottleneck is usually the router in your closet, not your internet.

Tankless water heaters get pitched as the obvious upgrade, but they're a great fit for some houses and a bad financial call for others. Here's how to tell which one you have.

Most water heaters tell you they're failing months before they actually leak. Here's the 10-minute inspection that buys you time to shop the replacement on your terms.

This handy, low-cost tool can revive dead sections of your lights in minutes—saving you money, time, and a lot of holiday frustration. It…

Back in December 2008, Mother Nature dumped a few inches of snow on Oregon and the kids and I built an igloo. Here's the video — and the modernized how-to for sharing YouTube videos on Facebook.

NO AC means your sprinkler system is not getting power and is running on it’s backup battery. Here’s how to check…

  With the foundation completed, it’s time to lay down the deck boards. You’ll spend the bulk of your money on this part,…

Impress your friends with this simple and easy holiday-themed spice infused Bourbon recipe. Imagine the feeling of curling up by the fire…

Hot tubs are extremely heavy when loaded with water and people, and you’ll need a solid platform to ensure the hot tub doesn’t…

I have developed a tight system for putting up and taking down lights over the past few decades, that makes it fast and easy each year to…

Hi Ricky, I need to find an electrician near me in the Beaverton, Oregon area. Who do you recommend? Hi Ricky, I need to find an…