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Bryan Trandem

Bryan Trandem is an avid home improvement DIYer and trained Master Gardener. He has been writing and editing books and articles on gardening, home improvement, woodworking, and home decor for more than 30 years. He lives in Minneapolis, MN.

By Bryan Trandem

White tiled bathroom with bathtub, black shower head and faucet, black-framed windows, and marble countertop

What to Know Before You Hire a Plumber

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By Bryan Trandem

Underfloor heating system installation. Close up on water floor heating system interior of a new residential building. Pipes filled with propylene glycol. Individual Heating.

9 Common Issues with Radiant Floor Heating — And Some Solutions

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By Bryan Trandem

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Thermostat 101: All the Different Types of Thermostats in Your Home

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By Bryan Trandem

Video intercom for apartment and office

How to Install a Video Doorbell

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By Bryan Trandem

Little Chipmunk in Garden

Wildlife Gardening — What You Should Know

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By Bryan Trandem

HVAC heating and air conditioning units

Troubleshooting a Forced-Air HVAC System

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By Bryan Trandem

HVAC heating and air conditioning units

The 5 Types of Heat Pumps for Home Heating and Cooling

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By Bryan Trandem

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How to Replace a Gas Furnace Thermocouple

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By Bryan Trandem

A white portable A/C in a living room next to a plant and a sofa

How Does a Portable A/C Unit Work? A User’s Guide

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By Bryan Trandem

A home high efficiency furnace with a residential gas water heater & humidifier.

What a Furnace Blower Motor Is — And How to Maintain and Repair It

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By Bryan Trandem

Electrical fuse box

Whole-House Surge Protectors: What They Are and Why You Might Need One

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By Bryan Trandem

Furnace exhaust pipe blowing out steam in winter

Here's Why High-Efficiency Furnace Venting is Different than a Conventional Furnace

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By Bryan Trandem

Home radiator heater on the white wall on wooden hardwood floor. Adjustable warming equipment for apartment and home

Need to Replace Your Home Radiator? Here’s What You Need to Know

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By Bryan Trandem

House water heating boiler with pump, ball valves and filters

What Does Boiler Installation or Replacement Cost?

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By Bryan Trandem

Carpenter laying new wood flooring

21 Questions to Ask a Contractor’s References

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By Bryan Trandem

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How to Build Your Own Elevated Garden Bed

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By Bryan Trandem

Macro shot of fly. Live house fly

How to Get Rid of Flies in the House

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By Bryan Trandem

air conditioning fixed to a wall

Heat Pump Maintenance: What You Can Expect on a Professional Service Visit

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By Bryan Trandem

Stairs leading to craftsman house

How to Build a Fire-Resistant Home (or Renovate Your Home to Be Safe From Fires)

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By Bryan Trandem

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What Size Minisplit System Do I Need? A Guide to Sizing Btu

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By Bryan Trandem

Air Conditioner Pair

What Size of Central Air Conditioner Do I Need?

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By Bryan Trandem

Snowbound

What Is Air Sealing? Learn this Method of Protecting Your Home from Extreme Cold

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By Bryan Trandem

Construction Permit Application

When Do You Actually Need a Building Permit for a Remodel?

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By Bryan Trandem

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Installing Electric Baseboard Heaters — Everything You Need to Know

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