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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's easy to lost track of the to-do list of home ownership, but changing and cleaning the filters around your home on a regular basis is essential.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...