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How to Get Rid of Rats Outside Your House For Good

Seeing a rat in your yard is alarming. Is it a lone wanderer or a sign of a full-blown infestation? This guide walks you through assessing the problem, making your property unattractive to rodents, and sealing your home to keep them out for good.

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How to Fix a Rusty Fence A Step by Step Guide

A rusty fence is more than an eyesore—it can compromise your home's security and curb appeal. Learn how to assess the damage, treat small rust spots, or complete a full refinish to restore your metal fence and protect it for years to come.

Dirty water backing up into a kitchen sink from a garbage disposal

How to Fix Garbage Disposal Backflow Into Your Sink

Is dirty water from your dishwasher or garbage disposal backing up into your sink? This guide will help you diagnose and fix the common causes of garbage disposal backflow, from simple dishwasher hose adjustments to clearing stubborn drain clogs. Get your sink draining freely again in under an hour.

A person wrapped in a blanket looks frustrated at a blank thermostat display in a cold room.

Furnace Wont Turn On Heres How to Fix It

Waking up to a cold house because your furnace won't turn on is a homeowner's nightmare. Before you call for an expensive emergency repair, try these simple DIY troubleshooting steps to diagnose and fix the most common furnace problems yourself.

A small chip on the edge of a white marble countertop

How To Fix Chips Stains and Cracks In Your Stone Countertop

Don't let chips, cracks, or stains ruin the beauty of your stone countertops. Our comprehensive DIY guide walks you through how to repair common issues on marble, granite, and engineered stone, from filling small cracks to removing stubborn stains and restoring a dull finish.

A close-up of ants crawling on the soil and pot of an indoor plant

How to Get Rid of Ants in Potted Plants for Good

Discovering ants in your houseplants can be alarming, but it's a fixable problem. This guide will walk you through identifying why ants are there, providing both natural and chemical solutions to eliminate them, and offering preventative tips to keep them from coming back.

A patio surface made of pavers showing various stains including oil, rust, and mildew.

How to Remove Stains From Any Patio Surface

Patio stains from oil, rust, or mildew can be an eyesore. Our guide walks you through identifying your patio's material—concrete, stone, or tile—and provides step-by-step instructions to remove any stain and restore your outdoor space.

A clean kitchen sink, implying the garbage disposal is no longer smelly.

How to Clean a Smelly Garbage Disposal and Banish Kitchen Odors

A foul odor from your kitchen sink is a common problem. This guide will walk you through how to identify the source of the smell and clean your garbage disposal, splash guard, and P-trap to eliminate bad odors for good.

A sidewalk cracked and lifted by invasive tree roots

How to Fix a Sidewalk Cracked by Tree Roots A DIY Guide

Discovering tree roots cracking your sidewalk can be frustrating, but it's a fixable problem. This comprehensive guide walks you through assessing the damage, repairing minor cracks, and tackling major repairs with root barriers or tree removal to restore your walkway's safety and appearance.

Pool return jets with weak water flow and bubbles coming out.

How To Fix Pool Or Spa Jets That Arent Working

Weak or non-existent jet flow can ruin your pool or spa experience. This guide walks you through the common causes, from clogged baskets to dirty filters, and provides step-by-step instructions to restore powerful circulation and get you back to relaxing.