Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance but quietly raises the risk of fire, shock, and failed inspections. What ...

Recently, one of our Mother Earth News editors asked if it would be possible to repair an electrical cord on an iron. The plug had torn away from the cord. This is an easy and low-cost repair. So we ...

Learn how to repair a broken electric fence and make the most of LED light bulbs in this savvy, reader-submitted tip. I have two tips I’d like to share with you. First, you can use copper wire to fix ...

(MENAFN- Clever Dude) DIY projects are often celebrated as money-saving, empowering ways to improve your home. But not every repair or upgrade is fair game for homeowners, and some can actually break ...

The wall outlet that serves your home office desk is dead. There goes your productive morning. Now what? As annoying as the above scenario is, diagnosing and repairing a non-functioning outlet is ...

When it comes to misguided do-it-yourself home improvement projects, William Decker has had enough. “I’ve seen most of it, and most of it I’d like to forget,” said the owner of Decker Inspection ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...