Keep Water Outside by Draining the AC Properly
The HVAC system is near the top of every home maintenance tips list out there. In warm summer months, it’s…
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Clean Clothes From a Clean Machine
Clothes fresh out of the washing machine smell amazing when you follow these simple home maintenance tips. Whether you have…
Cover Basement Crawl Spaces To Prevent Mold
In your quest to protect your home from avoidable issues, do not forget to take preventative measures against mold growth…
Helpful Tip for Healthy Pipes
You depend on your plumber for regular pipe maintenance in your home. There is one small thing you can do…
Getting Rid of Dampness in the Basement
If you own a home with a basement, you may already have big plans for using it as additional space.…
Myth Crushed: Certain Homes Aren’t Radon Magnets
You have probably heard the myth about certain types of homes attracting more radon gas than others, but it simply…
Inspiration for a Functional Mudroom
Cold and wet weather calls for a sense of order in your mudroom. Make space in your home décor for…
How to Detect Air Leaks in Your Home
Air leakage in your home is common. You may feel it in a draft under the door or near an…
Fridge Maintenance That Can Save You Money
There’s something gratifying about a clean refrigerator. The inside of your fridge isn’t the only part that needs frequent attention,…
Be Willing to Wait for an Accurate Mold Testing Result
Sometimes fast results are important, but when it comes to mold testing, slow and steady wins the race. Unless the…
Easily Remove Limescale Overnight
Limescale buildup on pipes is a great example of easy home maintenance you can take care of in your sleep—really!…
Building a Proper Fire
One aspect of easy home maintenance is building a fire in the fireplace – a luxury today, where it was…
Don’t Hide Your Firewood!
Want your house to feel instantly cozy this winter? Make use of your fireplace or woodburning stove. A sort of…
A Radon Myth You Can Easily Debunk
Don’t let people who have experienced radon issues perpetuate the myth that home radon tests are a pain. This is…
Why the Home Inspection is so Important
As a real estate agent, you work hard to present a home well to entice buyers. Of course, prospective homeowners…
DIY or Call a Pro: How To Decide
After buying the home of your dreams, taking care of small repairs yourself is a great way to take care…
Beat the Weather: Install Weatherstripping
Installing weatherstripping around windows and doors is an easy and effective way to reduce energy bills throughout the year. In…
The Soft Side of Neutrals
Styles may change, but one of the constants on which you can depend is that the color of your walls…
Safe Light Bulb Replacement
It is necessary to safely change a light bulb to avoid an often unnecessary electrical repair. One easy way to…
Tap Into the Great Outdoors
A popular design trend that takes you back to your roots (literally) is bringing the outdoors in. Many of today’s…
