Tips & Guides
Straight answers about keeping a condo or house in shape: what you can do yourself, and when it's worth calling someone.
Appliances
Why Does My Dishwasher Stink?
Five reasons a dishwasher starts to smell, how to fix most of them yourself in 15 minutes, and the one problem that needs a handyman.
Hiring 10 Questions to Ask a Handyman Before You Hire ThemTen questions to ask any handyman before you let them into your home, why each one matters, and my own answers in writing.
DIY DIY or Hire a Handyman? An Honest GuideWhich home jobs you should do yourself, which are worth hiring out, and which need a licensed plumber or electrician.
Safety Is Your Dryer Vent a Fire Hazard?The warning signs of a clogged dryer vent, why high-rise vents clog faster, and what a proper cleaning includes.