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Getting a Good Deal on a Contractor

Watch this Money Talks video showing how to get a good deal on a contractor. For more with Stacy Johnson click Money Talks.


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Toolbelt Diva: Painting Your Walls (0:55)

Every diva digs color, but before you paint your walls with fire engine red, host of Discovery's "Toolbelt Diva," Norma Vally bestows her wisdom on how to be sure that you've got the perfect shade.

Zen Living: Building a Green Home (6:23)

Watch this "Zen Living" video to learn what goes into building a green home. Video courtesy of Zen Living from ON Networks.

How Safe Dialing Works (1:14)

Safe dialing is a way to discover the combination of a safe. Learn more about lock-picking and safe dialing in this HowStuffWorks video.

Green Gadgets: Garden Glo (3:20)

The Garden Glo is a multipurpose planter and garden light that runs on solar power. Learn more about the Garden Glo in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Air Conditioners Work (1:18)

During the summer, air conditioners are a part of most everyone's life. Find out how they work in this HowStuffWorks video.

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Sci Fi Saved My Life: Bomb Shelters (2:12)

"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

What Are the Odds? Fire (2:17)

What are the odds your house will catch on fire? Learn more fire safety in this video.

How Fire Extinguishers Work (1:05)

We don't usually think much about how a fire extinguisher works -- until we need to use one. Watch this HowStuffWorks video on how to extinguish a fire using a dry-chemical fire extinguisher.

How Safe Dialing Works (1:14)

Safe dialing is a way to discover the combination of a safe. Learn more about lock-picking and safe dialing in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Use Electricity Safely (1:00)

Learn how to handle electricity and outlets safely in this home safety video from HowStuffWorks.

How to Test for Carbon Monoxide (0:49)

Every home should be tested for carbon monoxide. Learn more about carbon monoxide and home safety in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Prevent House Fires (0:58)

Just a few precautions can prevent house fires. Learn more about fires, safety, and extinguishers in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Test for Lead Contamination (1:13)

Lead poisoning can occur when people live in older houses with lead paint. Learn more about lead poisoning in this HowStuffWorks video.

How to Test for Radon (0:36)

Learn about radon testing and how to test your home for radon in this HowStuffWorks video.