Home Maintenance

March madness is here — not the basketball kind, but the home kind. It's that time of year when homeowners who've been through a few winters ...

It's a good idea to hire an HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They'll do things like inspect and clean ...

Whew. The holidays are done.The new year has rung in. That's when smart homeowners know it's time to do these five things that'll save time, money, ...

Winter brings major cold spells to many parts of the country, and frigid weather often puts your plumbing system at risk. When the mercury dips below ...

If your house is bursting at the seams, or simply short on storage options, the solution may be as close as your garage. To make the best use of this ...

A super-easy plan for getting organized without adding to your home-is-school, home-is-work, home-is-everything time burden. Did you ever notice ...

No matter how hard you try, it's easy to overlook some spots when you spring clean — because you're blind to what you see and use every day in ...

One thing we all have too much of (especially post-pandemic) are cleaning supplies. Whether you store yours under a kitchen sink, in the bathroom, ...

A clogged toilet can be embarrassing, and the thought of calling a plumber for such an issue can feel like an overreaction. But that clogged toilet, ...

The temps are starting to drop; the smell of wood smoke is in the air. Temps are more chilly than warm. That's when veteran homeowners know it's ...

Ah, September. The weather is changing, and we're getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It's also a great time to give the house a ...

Fall means crisp weather, pumpkin-spiced everything, and school and work officially back in session. Since many parents and children spent much of ...

How do most homes ignite during a wildfire? A floating ember or piece of burning wood touches down on a roof, gutter, in a vent, under a deck, or on ...

Take a few minutes out of your pool time this month to do these four tasks. Then you'll have more time to eat popcorn in front of the fire next ...

When it's hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know: Like taking advantage of your nice, cool basement....

After what feels like the longest ever stretch of months stuck indoors, summer—glorious summer—is finally upon us. But before you get too ...