Recent Home Improvement Articles

House painter at work mixes paint and water in a container
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Look For These 4 Things When Hiring a Painter

Hiring a painter isn’t as simple as picking someone out of the phonebook. Keep these points in mind while you’re on the search.

Suburban garage mess.  Boxes, tools and toys in disarray.
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

5 Old Products Household You Really Need to Get Rid Of

You probably have plenty of old things lying around the house. But some products can pose a danger to your safety and should be thrown away ASAP. Here are five of them.

A Close Up Of A Smart Meter
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

7 Ways to Save on Your Electric Bill

It might not seem like leaving on a light here or there adds much, but it can make a big difference on your utility bill. Learn how to save on an electric bill with these methods.

From a side view against a white background person's hand attempts to open a door using the silver metal doorknob, white background, silver metal doorknob, silver metal, doorknob, door, knob, hand, human, human hand
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Locked Out? 5 Things to Try Before You Call a Locksmith

So you've locked yourself out of your home. Here are five ways to get back inside.

Bed Bug Infestation And Treatment Service. Bugs Extermination
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Are the Signs of a Bedbug Infestation?

Sharing your mattress with some unwanted bedmates? Learn more about the hallmarks of a bedbug infestation.

worker man spraying pesticide on trees in garden
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Are Pest Control Products Dangerous For Kids and Pets?

Concerned about what's in pesticides? To keep your house both bug-free and safe for your two- and four-legged loved ones, here's what you should know about home pest control solutions.

Coffee pot and containers on counter
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Clean Your Coffee Maker

Cleaning your coffee helps remove the buildup that often accumulates inside the machine that can affect the taste of your coffee.  Here's how to clean your drip coffee maker, Keurig or espresso machine.

clean septic tank
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Find Your Septic Tank

Knowing where your septic tank is can help you act fast if there’s a problem. It can also make regular maintenance even easier.

Get matched with a Pro
in your
area.

Please enter a service.