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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Why Isn't My Oven Heating Up?

When you're looking forward to a freshly baked cake or batch of cookies, a stone-cold oven is the last thing you want. There are various potential causes of an oven not heating up; which is to blame often depends on whether you have a gas or electric oven.

Wolf double oven
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Save Energy While Using the Oven

Cooking food in the oven comes at a cost to your wallet and the planet. Fortunately, you don't need to sacrifice crispy lasagnas or fluffy, home-baked cakes to save energy.

Illustration of a gas stove with eggs instead of stove eyes
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Does My Gas Stove Smell Like Eggs?

Aside from smelling bad, the whiff of rotten eggs can be a signal of a larger, more dangerous problem, like a natural gas leak. Here's what you need to know.

a freshly stained and polyurethaned hardwood floor
Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Cleaners You Can — and Can't — Use on Hardwood Floors

The manufacturer of your particular hardwood floor might have recommended a certain type of cleaner, but if you’ve long lost the piece of paper with this information on it, we can help you out.

Electricall wall outlet in bathroom
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Are the Different Kinds of Outlets?

Lots of things differentiate the types of outlets — from amperage and voltage to the kinds of plugs they’re able to accept. Explore the types of outlets to help you decide on upgrades. 

smoke damaged outlet
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Why Are My Outlets Sparking?

Outlet sparking when you plug something in can be normal on occasion, but it can also be a sign of a potentially dangerous problem.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Extend the Life of Your Appliances

Understanding the average lifespan of major appliances, such as your dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine, helps you plan for upgrades and repair expenses.

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Legal
Shelley Frost

What's the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

The words “lawyer” and “attorney” are often used interchangeably, but they have some slight differences. Learning more about these two titles can give you a better sense of your options when it comes to legal counsel.

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