"It would have saved me several hundred dollars." Grandpa demonstrates money-saving tips to fix common household plumbing issue: 'I wish I'd seen this 3 weeks ago' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Like many others, due to the coronavirus I've spent the past eight weeks working from home, trying to teach my kids and staring at all of the home improvement projects I haven't had time to tackle.

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Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

I received the following e-mail from an acquaintance that shall remain nameless: Knowing that when it comes to actually doing things around the house, I have no mechanical skills, would you suggest ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Plumbing projects can seem a bit daunting at first, but they really don't have to be. Here are eight common plumbing repairs and replacements that you can do yourself, no experience necessary. We've ...

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