In Cleaning & Decluttering
6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances.
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More Safe, Less Sorry
Act now to avoid winter’s wrath later.
In Home Maintenance Tips
7 Quick-and-Easy Winter Weather Preparations to Do Right Now
A tiny $2 prevention could save big bucks later.
In Cleaning & Decluttering
9 Tips for a Spring-Clean Home All Winter Long
Get the dirt out of your home before you hunker down for winter’s worst.
In Save on Utilities
9 Mood-Lifting Ideas for a Cozier Home This Winter
Try cleaning your light fixtures. Amazing how much brighter things look.
In Save on Utilities
Energy-Saving Tips to Keep Winter Temps Outside
Simple things you can do, like flipping a switch on your ceiling fan (the wrong direction will make your room colder)!
In Yard & Patio
The Smithsonian’s Gardener Reveals His Lawn Maintenance Tips
The most surprising lawn maintenance tip: stop raking your leaves.