Obtaining a spotless home exterior requires some prep work and know-how, but the results are worth the effort.

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You can make cheap, functional rain barrels with trash cans and simple PVC plumbing and electrical conduit fittings. Line up as many as you need to meet your watering needs and save water around your ...

Test the Sump Pump or Risk a FloodIt's easy to forget about your sump pump, but it's important to make sure it's in good working order. If you don't, you could end up like the homeowner who returned ...

The owners of a fire-plagued apartment building in East Vancouver have been fighting attempts to hold them financially ...

Mr. Fix It Lou Manfredini is back with tips on selecting the right garden hose for your home. Love the WGN Morning News? We ...

I've discussed the best spots to install your security camera as well as the worst places to put cams, but there's another ...

Sprinklers are sometimes used to protect homes from wildfire but there is much to consider with such tactics including their ...

The warm weather this summer has inspired a surge of interest in al fresco washing. Here’s what to bear in mind before you splash out ...