Tips You Can Use - The Analog to Digital TV Switch (May 9)

You've probably heard that the analog TV frequency you currently view your favorite programs will switch over to a digital frequency, effective in 2009. You're not alone if you don't know what, if anything, you need to do to keep yourself tuned in.  

Tips You Can Use - How to Disinfect the Garbage Disposal (May 2)

 It's convenient. You use your food dispose all the time, and occasionally, it start to smell. With all the food thrown down into your garbage disposal, small food bits can leave your food-grinding appliance with a less then desirable funk. Here's how to keep your disposal clean and smelling great - and in a 'green' way too.

Tips You Can Use - Lawn Mower Maintenance (April 24)

Whether you've recently purchases a new a lawn mower or are breaking an old stand-by for the first cut of the season, a few tricks of the trade will help keep you mower cutting for seasons to come.

Tips You Can Use - Flat-Screen TVs: Five Things to Consider Before Installation (April 17)

You're new flat-screen TV has arrived. But before you start drilling holes in the wall, consider five factors that can affect where you place your HD display. The Consumer Electronics Association offers the following tips. 

Tips You Can Use - Set a Ceiling Fan for Summer Cooling (April 11)

A ceiling fan is an a cost and energy efficient way to keep your home cool in the summer heat. It can help keep a room comfortable without the air-conditioning running and also help circulate cool air with the AC on. To do so, make sure your ceiling fan is set for summer cooling.

Tips You Can Use - Cleaning Washing Machine Filters (April 4)

Over time, you may find your washer machine is taking longer to finish the cycle, is leaving more water than needed after rinsing, and is generally leaving your wash unclean. If so, cleaning you washer machine filter might be a quick fix to an efficient laundry cycle. 

Tips You Can Use - Easy Grill Clean-Up Tips (March 26)

Grilling brings the fun of summer, and the ease of outdoor cooking (aka: no dishes) with it. In a survey by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA), 70 percent of respondents said they find “a lot” of pleasure in having few or no pots and pans to clean up when grilling as opposed to indoor cooking.

Tips You Can Use - Washing Machine Maintenance (March 19)

The change of season is a perfect time for maintenance checks on your household appliances, including your washing machine.

Tips You Can Use - How to Clean Your Air-Conditioning Unit (March 13)

With spring finally in the air, you should include your air-conditioner as part of your spring cleaning. A little pre-season maintenance will keep you cool and your unit operating smoothly -- even in the dog days of summer.

Tips You Can Use - Make Sense of Energy Guide Labels (March 5)

You've purchased an energy efficient appliance, but do you know how much energy (and money) you'll really be saving? Learn how to decipher those energy labels to find out.

Tips You Can Use - How to Install a Digital Thermostat (Feb. 28)

Although winter may technically be over in a few weeks, the chiller weather is still with us and still driving our utility bills up. To help conserve energy, and money, replace an old mercury thermostat with a digital, programmable one. 

Tips You Can Use - How to Choose a Whole House Humidifier (Feb. 21)

Whole house humidifiers are a great way to prevent the dry, winter weather from taking over your home. They're also a great investment if anyone in your household suffers from asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems. You should consider price, features and efficiency when it comes to purchasing a whole house humidifier, but here are a few guidlines to help you choose the best humidifier for you.

Tips You Can Use - How to Clean a Humidifier (Jan. 25)

Humidifiers need regular cleaning, especially during the winter months when they are used more frequently. Check your manufacturer's instructions and use your judgment when cleaning a humidifier to make sure this method works for your machine. After that, try this simple method. 

Tips You Can Use - What Is A HEPA Filter? (Jan. 11)

Tips You Can Use - How to Clean your Dishwasher (Jan. 6)

Tips You Can Use - What Not to Put in a Garbage Disposal (Jan. 2)

Tips You Can Use - Furnace Filters--Why They Matter (Dec. 19)

Tips You Can Use - How to Defrost Your Refrigerator (Dec. 11)

Tips You Can Use - Is Your Oven Heating Up Correctly? (Dec. 5)

Tips You Can Use - Maintaining your Microwave (Nov. 28)

Tips You Can Use - How to Safely Use a Gas-Fired Turkey Fryer (Nov. 21)

Tips You Can Use - How to Load a Dishwasher and What Not to Put in It (Nov. 16)

Tips You Can Use - Keeping Your Dryer Ready to Use and Safe (Nov. 8)

Tips You Can Use - Buying a New Appliance--Beyond the Price Tag (Nov. 6)

Tips You Can Use - Making the Most of Energy Star to Save Energy and Money
What does the Energy Star symbol mean, and what makes the appliances that have this symbol more efficient than other appliances? Energy Star is a program that was first developed in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient.

Tips You Can Use - How to Save Energy and Prolong the Life of Your Washer

Have you checked the rubber hoses on your washing machine recently? Burst rubber hoses are one of the top causes of costly home flooding, yet this can be prevented with a little preventative maintenance.

Tips You Can Use - Tips To Fix an Ice Maker

Feature - The Kitchen Staple
Today's cooks want more than just reliability, they want style, they want to make a statement. In many homes, the range is designed as the focal point of the kitchen—the room where most families spend mornings, days, and evenings.