You can't see most of the filters in your home, but they're there, keeping toxins and other bad stuff from the air that you breathe and the water that you drink. Besides their obvious health benefits, ...

For best results, plan to clean your home's air filters about once a month and replace them about every six months. Be sure to check the manufacturer's instructions to determine the best way to clean ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q: How often should I replace the air filters in my home, and what factors would require me to replace them in between regular changes? A: The essential function of an air filter is to clean air that ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Black Friday often focuses on short-term deals, but some upgrades influence daily life in more meaningful ways. Water filtration is one of those categories. Clean drinking water supports long-term ...

Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same problem: a clogged or dirty filter. To keep many appliances in tip-top shape, ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story misidentified the name of the Aquasana filter. If you're not confident the drinking water in your home is lead free, consider buying a ...

Home is meant to be a refuge, the place where we relax and feel safe from the outside world (and play video games). Your house or apartment keeps the sun and rain from making you miserable, keeps you ...