Recent Home Improvement Articles

closed toiler in a small bathroom
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Remove Rust Stains in the Bathroom

Rust stains make even the cleanest bathroom look dingy. Here's how to get them gone for good.

technician checking oven with meter
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Why Isn't My Oven Heating Up?

When you're looking forward to a freshly baked cake or batch of cookies, a stone-cold oven is the last thing you want. There are various potential causes of an oven not heating up; which is to blame often depends on whether you have a gas or electric oven.

kitchen fire damage
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Prevent Electrical Fires

If you're like most people, you have a number of appliances and electronics plugged in at all times. Learn more about what causes electrical fires and find out what you can do to reduce your risk.

Urgent case for a major appliance repair
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Switch From a Gas Stove to an Electric Stove?

If you want to switch from gas to electric in the kitchen, you’re probably concerned about cost. Here’s what you need to know before you go electric.

Dishwasher
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

4 Ways to Save Water While Using a Dishwasher

Dishwashers are amazing time-savers, so you may be surprised to learn that these appliances typically use less water than handwashing. Even so, there are a few ways to make this efficient appliance even more energy-saving.

Wolf double oven
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Save Energy While Using the Oven

Cooking food in the oven comes at a cost to your wallet and the planet. Fortunately, you don't need to sacrifice crispy lasagnas or fluffy, home-baked cakes to save energy.

close up of cedar siding with multiple paint samples on it
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Kind of Paint Do You Use on the Exterior of a House?

You can't just use any paint you have lying around to paint your house. Knowing what exterior paint is best for house painting can help you ensure a beautiful, long-lasting finish.

Illustration of a gas stove with eggs instead of stove eyes
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Does My Gas Stove Smell Like Eggs?

Aside from smelling bad, the whiff of rotten eggs can be a signal of a larger, more dangerous problem, like a natural gas leak. Here's what you need to know.