What You Should Know About Cleaning Your Washing Machine
One popular question that the HouseCalls team has been fielding lately is: How do I clean my washing machine? It’s a great question—but our first response is always, well, it depends…do you have a front loader or a top loader?
Don’t Get Soaked: Your Proactive Guide to Home Water Damage Prevention
As the seasons change, the inevitable shift toward more rain begins. For homeowners, this means more than just pulling out the rain gear; it's a critical time to be proactive about preventing one of the most common and costly home disasters: water damage.
Brian’s Hilarious Haircut Sparks Laughter and Curls of Confidence
Brian’s spontaneous haircut has turned a routine trim into a full-blown event, full of unexpected revelations, nostalgic banter, and a product confusingly called “wood glue.”
HouseCalls Unveils Summer 2025 DIY Trends: Smart Technology and Sustainable Solutions Lead the Way for Homeowners
As summer kicks into full swing, homeowners across the nation are rolling up their sleeves for a new wave of DIY projects.
HouseCalls Featured in Google’s AI Promotional Video, Showcasing Astra’s Capabilities at Google I/O
Ron Hazelton, our beloved home improvement expert, was featured in was featured in Google’s official promotional video for Gemini AI that launched today. The video, unveiled during the highly anticipated Google I/O developer conference, highlights Astra, Google’s groundbreaking prototype of a universal AI assistant, by showcasing a practical application of Ron Hazelton's popular "How to Remove a Stripped Screw - 4 Different Ways" YouTube video.
HouseCalls Launches Premium Ad-Free Membership, Elevating the DIY Experience for Homeowners
Building on its decades-long legacy as a trusted resource for home improvement, HouseCalls has announced the launch of a new premium membership option. This initiative aims to empower homeowners with enhanced access to expert-led tutorials, exclusive member-only benefits, and an uninterrupted, ad-free learning environment.
Meet Brian Kelsey
Brian Kelsey is an award-winning American television host. Brian has worked with HGTV, DIY and other networks, as well as countless segments on The Today Show, Fox News Network, CNN, MSNBC, HBO, and hundreds of other TV and Radio stations across the country.
How Custom Baseball Bats are Made
A custom baseball bat maker on Cape Cod creates tailor-made bats for amateurs and pros alike.
How Fortune Cookies are Made
My visit to a San Francisco fortune cookie bakery
Trompe-l’œi - The Art of Illusion Brought Home
A visit to a trompe-l'œi artist's home where what meets the eye may be misleading.
How Millwork Was Made 100 Years Ago
A century of more ago, architectural millwork and trim was made by machine but usually those machines were operated by water, steam or even foot power. Near the coastline in Northern California, not far from ancient redwood forests, Eric Hollenbeck welcomes folks to the Blue Ox Millworks, a Victorian-era living museum that features hand and foot-operated millwork machines in use more than a century ago.
New Toilet Cleans Itself
This self-cleaning toilet from American Standard may become the new standard.
Harvesting Granite with a Diamond Necklace
You Won't Believe How These Massive Blocks of White Granite Are Cleaved from This Underground Mountain
A Powerful, Lightweight, Cordless Household Screwdriver with Surprising Versatility
Powerful, lightweight, cordless household screwdriver with multiple heads dual grip configuration
The Little House That Could
Small Home with All the Conforts.
