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Home Electricals
Learn to diagnose and fix common electrical problems in your home with our electrical repair guides.
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Appliances
Save money and hassle by repairing your own appliances with our easy-to-follow appliance repair tutorials.
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Plumbing
Learn to fix leaks, clogs, and other common plumbing issues with our step-by-step plumbing repair guides and tutorials.
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HVAC
Keep your home comfortable year-round by learning to troubleshoot and repair your HVAC system with our comprehensive HVAC repair guides.
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Smart Home Devices
Take your home into the future with our DIY smart home device installation and repair tutorials.
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Transform your home on a budget with our DIY home decor ideas and projects.
Our Team
John Watson
General Contractor
I am John Watson, Founder of Urbanhomecorner.com. I have worked as a general contractor for 19 years now, and I have finally decided to voluntarily retire from that work and start this blog to share my experience.
Arthur Smith
Electrical Engineer
I am Arthur Smith, an electrical engineer who is extremely passionate about electronics and HVAC. I am passionate about helping homeowners understand and solve their electrical and HVAC problems.
Jeniffer Smith
Organization & Appliances Expert
I am Jeniffer Smith, an organizer and appliance expert. I have been fixing appliances and other things around the home and kitchen from a young age to help my single mother. Every time something went wrong, I couldn’t rest until I fixed it. I have also picked up organization skills from my mother.
Suzanne Devis
Interior Designer
I’m Suzanne Devis, an interior designer with over 7 years of experience. I have worked on various projects, from small apartments to large commercial spaces, and I am dedicated to helping homeowners transform their spaces into functional and stylish living areas.
Electricals
Can I Convert A 120V Outlet To 240V?
There is continuous confusion about the voltages used in different parts of the world. Most of the outlets in the…
How Many Lights Do I Need In My Basement? (With Examples)
When we think of the basement, the first thing striking our mind is a dark, cold, damp, and scary place….
How Many Lights Do I Need In My Shop? (With Examples)
Every shop will require light to highlight the store products. But since shops come in different shapes and sizes, you…
How To Prevent Electric Shock? (From Electrical Devices+Lightning strike)
Electric shock is the worst mishap that no one wants to experience. Working with electric wires and devices is tricky,…
Wire Size For 400 Amp Service: Complete Table And Chart
A 400 amp service contains a huge amount of electricity. That is why it is mostly used in industrial, institutional,…
Wire Size For 50 AMP Service: Complete Table And Chart
The 50 amp circuit breakers are used to power multiple appliances. Besides this, the 50 amp service is used up…
Home Appliances
4 Ways To Fix Off-balance Samsung Washing Machine
If your Samsung washing machine shakes excessively and makes unusual noises, it must be off balance. You’ve come to the…
6 Reasons Your LED Christmas Lights Are Dim (+Fix)
It is best to take out your Christmas LED lights well in advance to check if they are working fine….
Bosch 300 Vs. 500 Dishwasher
Dishwashers are long-term investments, and making informed decisions while buying one is important. Buying the wrong dishwasher, which will not…
Can A Refrigerator Have An Ice Maker Without A Water Line?
A refrigerator with an ice maker is convenient for making ice, but installing a water line is tedious. If you…
7 Ways To Fix KitchenAid Microwave Door Error
Door errors in the KitchenAid microwave are common, yet it is easy to fix. If your microwave displays a door…
7 Ways To Fix LG Microwave Door Error
Want to heat your favorite dish, and you see a control panel reading “door error” in its display? It indicates…
HVAC
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run A Furnace Without A Filter
House owners forget about the furnace filters until their unit starts behaving abnormally. So, it is important to change the…
12 Reasons Your Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air (+Fix)
When winter arrives, all we care about is an efficient furnace to receive warm and comfortable air inside the house….
16 Reasons Your Furnace Is Not Heating (+Fix)
A furnace is meant to produce adequate heat for your house. But it is frustrating to see it not heating….
14 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn Off (+Fix)
As a beginner, you may think a furnace can constantly run until you turn it off. But that is not…
15 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn On (+Fix)
The best thing about furnaces is you receive warm and comfortable air even during harsh winter. But the worst thing…
Furnace Only Works After Reset: 9 Problem+Fix
The reset button in a furnace is a quick way to solve a short-term problem in the furnace. But, if…
Latest Posts
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run A Furnace Without A Filter
House owners forget about the furnace filters until their unit starts behaving abnormally. So, it is important to change the…
12 Reasons Your Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air (+Fix)
When winter arrives, all we care about is an efficient furnace to receive warm and comfortable air inside the house….
16 Reasons Your Furnace Is Not Heating (+Fix)
A furnace is meant to produce adequate heat for your house. But it is frustrating to see it not heating….
14 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn Off (+Fix)
As a beginner, you may think a furnace can constantly run until you turn it off. But that is not…
15 Reasons Your Furnace Won’t Turn On (+Fix)
The best thing about furnaces is you receive warm and comfortable air even during harsh winter. But the worst thing…
Furnace Only Works After Reset: 9 Problem+Fix
The reset button in a furnace is a quick way to solve a short-term problem in the furnace. But, if…
Can You Have An Exhaust Fan Above A Shower?
Exhaust fans remove moisture and smell from the bathrooms. But it only works well if placed in the right location….
9 Reasons Your Central Air conditioner’s Fan Isn’t Spinning (+Fix)
The central air conditioner is essential during the summer. The fan is an integral part of the unit as it…
21 Reasons Your Central AC Smell (Common Types Of Smell+Fix)
A central air conditioner is a single unit that distributes cool air through a supply and returns duct system. The…
How To Troubleshoot Your Central Air Conditioner?
When summer arrives, you will be running the air conditioner 24*7. So, nothing is more frustrating than the AC unit…