Home & Utilities Guides
How to pay bills, manage utilities, and use smart home devices online.
These guides cover the practical online side of running a household: paying rent and utilities, switching internet providers, setting up mesh Wi-Fi, reporting a power outage, finding a plumber or electrician, and using smart-home devices like Nest, Ring, smart plugs, and smart thermostats.
35 guides
- How to Change Your Address for All BillsLearn how to update your address for utilities, subscriptions, and other bills after moving in 5 clear steps.
- How to Change Your Wifi PasswordLearn how to update your home wifi network password in 5 simple steps.
- How to Check Property Tax Records OnlineLearn how to look up property tax records for any home using online county records in 5 clear steps.
- How to File a Renters Insurance Claim OnlineLearn how to file a renters insurance claim online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Find a Handyman OnlineLearn how to find and hire a reliable handyman online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Find a Plumber OnlineLearn how to find and hire a reliable plumber through online directories in 5 steps.
- How to Find an Electrician OnlineLearn how to find a qualified electrician for home repairs through online services in 5 steps.
- How to Pay a Utility Bill OnlineLearn how to pay your electric, water, or gas bill online in 5 simple steps.
- How to Pay Rent OnlineLearn how to pay your rent through an online portal or payment app in 4 simple steps.
- How to Read a Smart MeterLearn how to read your home smart electric meter and understand your energy usage in 4 clear steps.
- How to Report a Power Outage OnlineLearn how to report a power outage to your electric company online in 4 clear steps.
- How to Schedule Trash PickupLearn how to schedule a bulk or special trash pickup with your local waste management service in 4 clear steps.
- How to Set Up a Home Security CameraLearn how to install and use a home security camera system in 5 clear steps.
- How to Set Up Automatic Bill PayLearn how to set up automatic payments for your monthly bills in 4 simple steps.
- How to Set Up Internet ServiceLearn how to get internet service at a new home in 5 clear steps.
- How to Set Up Mesh WifiLearn how to install a mesh wifi system for better coverage in your home in 5 steps.
- How to Set Up Solar Panel MonitoringLearn how to set up solar panel monitoring on your phone and track your energy production in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Home Security AppLearn how to set up and use a home security app to monitor your home from your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Home Warranty OnlineLearn how to file a home warranty service request online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Nest ThermostatLearn how to control your Nest thermostat using the device and the Nest app in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Ring DoorbellLearn how to install and operate a Ring video doorbell in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a RoombaLearn how to set up and operate your Roomba robot vacuum in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Smart ThermostatLearn how to set up and control a smart thermostat to save energy in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Video DoorbellLearn how to install and use a video doorbell to see and talk to visitors from your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Google Nest HubLearn how to set up and use a Google Nest Hub smart display in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Home Depot OnlineLearn how to shop for home improvement products on the Home Depot website in 5 simple steps.
- How to Use Lowes OnlineLearn how to shop, order, and arrange delivery from Lowes.com in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Smart LightsLearn how to install and control smart light bulbs from your phone in 5 steps.
- How to Use Smart PlugsLearn how to set up and control smart plugs with your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use SplitwiseLearn how to use Splitwise to track and split shared expenses with roommates or friends in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use the Nextdoor AppLearn how to connect with neighbors and stay informed about your community using Nextdoor in 5 steps.
- How to Use the Spectrum AppLearn how to manage your Spectrum internet, TV, and account using the My Spectrum App in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use the Verizon AppLearn how to manage your Verizon wireless account using the My Verizon app in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use the Xfinity AppLearn how to manage your Xfinity internet, TV, and account using the Xfinity app in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Venmo for Roommate BillsLearn how to split bills and request payments from roommates using Venmo in 4 clear steps.