Category: Home Maintenance
Within the walls of your house, you’ve probably raised a family, made future plans and created years of memories. Take time this month to be thankful for everything your home has given you by giving…
Now that summer is behind us, it’s a good time to get up in the attic and assess your insulation. If it’s been a while since it was installed, there may well be peaks and…
If your home still has old, single-pane windows, the answer is a resounding YES! Otherwise, it depends on the quality of your windows. Today’s windows are improving all the time, with added features making them…
#170645902 / gettyimages.com If it’s time to hire a contractor to add onto or remodel your home, you need to ensure that you’re hiring a professional you can trust. Here are some important questions to…
#455896663 / gettyimages.com It depends. Experts will tell you that concrete will always crack; it’s just a result of expansion and contraction caused by moisture and temperature changes. If you’re worried about cracks in the…
#200368976-001 / gettyimages.com Wouldn’t it be nice if all the doors in your home swung freely and quietly and closed with a neat “click,” just the way they should? Maybe you’ve adapted to all the…
#177243700 / gettyimages.com If your home’s bathroom is looking dull and dingy, you don’t have to wait until you win the lottery to give it a facelift. All you need is a little creativity, a…
#112295221 / gettyimages.com Plug up any holes. Use foam and caulking to seal any cracks where drafts or summer heat are getting into your home. Close blinds. Close your drapes and blinds during the…
#200298675-001 / gettyimages.com Your home’s air conditioner needs a regular tune-up just like your car does. If you don’t know much about air conditioners, here are some quick tips and facts: Your home’s air conditioner…
#165206151 / gettyimages.com Does it seem like ants have suddenly decided your home is Insectopia? Don’t panic. Here are the easiest, least toxic, most affordable ways to deal with ants. First, it’s important to know…