If you live in a hurricane prone area, it’s important to make emergency preparations long before a storm is on the horizon. This includes stockpiling food and water, storm shutters or plywood to cover windows, tarps to protect damaged roofs, and a generator to provide backup power. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Before hanging drywall in your home, make sure everything that’s supposed to be in the wall cavity is in place. Watch this video for a checklist of items that need to be installed before the drywall goes up. Watch this video.

Portable generators offer many advantages in remote outdoor situations, especially if there’s work to be done. They can power everything from tools to lights to music. With this much versatility, portable generators are must have item for the serious home improvement DIYer. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Greetings from the Stone Ages! Well, not really, but things around my house have certainly taken a step backwards this last couple of weeks! Thanks to a frayed power line outside, my house experienced something called a “missing neutral,” which led to lots of smoke, sizzles, and chargrilled appliances. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

The glass panes on the inside of exterior light fixtures can be difficult to clean. Here's a tip that uses inexpensive foam paintbrushes that can make the process a lot easier. Watch this video to find our more. Watch this video.

Bathroom exhaust vent fans are needed to remove excess humidity that can lead to mold or mildew and cause damage to your walls or ceiling. Unlike older vent fans, new models are much quieter and more efficient. Watch this video to find out how to replace an existing vent fan with a new one. Watch this video.

Replacing a single pole switch with a dimmer switch is not that difficult to do. Watch this video to find out how to go about it. Watch this video.

Whole house alarm systems are the best way to keep your home safe, but they can be very expensive. Watch this video for some inexpensive options to protect your home. Watch this video.

Paddle ceiling fans are a great way to keep you cool while saving energy. They’re available in a range of styles and finishes to suit any décor. Watch this video to find out how to install a ceiling fan in your home.

A home alarm system is a good way to prevent break-ins and robberies, but high tech alarm systems are expensive and often require a monthly service fee. Installing exterior lighting equipped with motion sensors is an easy and inexpensive way to deter intruders and keep your home safe.