17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
In Home Maintenance TipsKeep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable.
36 Home-Maintenance Headaches That Are Easy to Avoid
Spot the 9 Problems With This House (Advice for New Homeowners)
In Home Maintenance TipsTelltale signs you’re flubbing homeowner maintenance, like parking on grass.
You Only Think It’s True: 10 Myths Costing You Time and Money
In Home Maintenance TipsSave your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage.
Drainage Woes: Solved!
7 Signs You Have a Drainage Problem
In Home Maintenance TipsFinding drainage problems when they’re smaller and easier to fix can save you thousands of dollars and plenty of headaches down the line.
French Drain Systems: When You Need Them
In Home Maintenance TipsIf you have a soggy yard or a wet basement, then a French drain is your cure. Here’s how they work, when to use them, the different types and cost.
How to Fix Gutter Slopes and Other Common Gutter Problems
In Home Maintenance TipsMaintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home.
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How to Pressure Wash Your House the Right Way
Plus 2 other mistakes you could be making.
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Summer Home Maintenance Tips — Specifically for June
Invest in quality tools while they’re on sale this month.
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How to Clean Your Dryer Vent: 9 Mistakes to Avoid
Dryer vent cleaning tips so your house never catches on fire.
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10 DIY Home Insulation Projects You Can Do in 15 Minutes
A door snake is one of the quickest insulation tips. It only takes a few seconds.
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Appliance Lifespans and Costs to Replace (A Worksheet)
Appliance lifespans can be a key factor in helping you budget for the house you’ve got your eye on — or the one you already have.
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Spot the 9 Problems With This House (Advice for New Homeowners)
Telltale signs you’re flubbing homeowner maintenance, like parking on grass.
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4 Things Proactive Homeowners Do in September
Fall’s cooler temps are perfect for deck and yard improvements.
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9 Irritating Things About Summer Heat (and How to Nix Them)
Like bugs. And leggy flowers. And sky-high energy bills.
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Sharp Homeowners Know June Is the Best Time to Do These 5 Things
Like cleaning your siding — just be sure to start from the bottom and go up.
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7 Myths All New Homeowners Fall For
Like cutting your grass way short, or thinking you don’t need roof vents.
