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8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems

8 Solutions to Common Wet-Basement Problems

Solving wet-basement problems is one of the most important things you can do to protect the value of your home and health of your family. Read More

Progress K
Effort Med 2-4 days
Investment Med $3,000 (interior drain)
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Appliance Maintenance: Refrigerators

Keep your refrigerator running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1-3 hrs/yr
Investment Low $4 (box of baking soda/3 mos.)
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MacGyver fixing a problem

What Would MacGyver Do? In an Emergency, Reach for the Duct Tape

Get yourself out of a home repair jam with this common household item famously used by our favorite handy hero: MacGyver. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Low $100 or less
Investment Low $5 or less
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What Would MacGyver Do? Use Paper Clips to Solve Common Home Repair Jams

Thanks in no small part to MacGyver, the paper clip has found many uses around the house, especially when it comes to quick fixes. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Low $100 or less
Investment Low Approx. $2-3
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Toothpaste keeps your goggles from fogging up

What Would MacGyver Do? 6 Ways to Save the Day with Toothpaste

If you like to get your money’s worth by squeezing every ounce from a tube of toothpaste, you’ll be happy to know it has many other uses around the house besides cleaning your teeth. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Low $100 or less
Investment Low $3 or less
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What Would MacGyver Do? Use Rubber Bands for Simple Household Repairs

Free your discarded rubber bands from the junk drawer—they’re needed elsewhere. Read More

Progress $ K
Save Money Low $100 or less
Investment Low $2 or less
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Lawn furniture outside a vacation home

Opening and Closing a Vacation Home

Don’t neglect to budget time and money for opening and closing a vacation home before the season starts and after it ends. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 2 days/yr (open/close home)
Investment Low $100 (clean 3BR/2BA home)
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Vacation home outfitted with a keyless entry system

Maintain Your Vacation Home

Plan to spend time and money to maintain your vacation home, no matter if you hire a property manager or local caretaker, or do the work yourself. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 3-4 hours (emergency list)
Investment Low $100 (basic keyless entry)
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Woman tightening a lightbulb

Causes and Cures for Common Home Maintenance Problems

Many sensory clues give you early warning of home maintenance problems—if you can decode the symptoms. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 2-3 hrs (professional electrician)
Investment Med $150-$250 (new electrical circuit)
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Homeowner painting room in his house

The Value of Home Maintenance

Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. Read More

Progress K
Effort Med 3-4 wknds/yr (inspect & repair)
Investment Med $3,300 (avg. annual cost)
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Media safe for storing DVDs and other digital media

Home Office Security Check

This quick home-office security check will help you protect computer equipment, electronics, and personal data from theft, fire, and other dangers. Read More

Progress K
Effort Low 1-2 hrs to inspect
Investment Low $0-$300 (wiring inspection)
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Air Quality Check-up

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