Home Maintenance

Think You Have Mold?
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Think You Have Mold?

Jeffrey C. May | July 21, 2023

Homeowners who see furry black spots on walls or around windows —the signs of mold—often rush to contact a remediation…

Keep Your Houseplants Alive While You Are Away for the Holidays
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Keep Your Houseplants Alive While You Are Away for the Holidays

Teri Dunn Chace | March 4, 2021

It’s wonderful to travel for the holidays, but who wants to come home to dead houseplants? Here’s how to keep your plants happy while you are gone.

Driveway Resealing Is Rarely Worth the Price
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Driveway Resealing Is Rarely Worth the Price

Tim Carter | November 23, 2020

There are better, more economical ways to protect your driveway than a costly resealing.

Stop Flushing Away Money on Unnecessary Plumbing Bills
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Stop Flushing Away Money on Unnecessary Plumbing Bills

Greg Chick | September 9, 2019

How to decide which plumbing problems are DIY, which are not, and how to avoid future problems.

Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals
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Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals

Kevin Brasler | August 19, 2019

Here’s why home warranties may not give you what you expect.

Revive Your Scissors
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Revive Your Scissors

March 18, 2019

Tips for making your scissors work better.

Love Your Kitchen Countertops
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Love Your Kitchen Countertops

February 25, 2019

Tips for cleaning and organizing your counters.

Stop Breaking Your Back to Clear Snow and Ice
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Stop Breaking Your Back to Clear Snow and Ice

John A. Allin | April 5, 2018

Here come the snow and ice! Keeping your driveway, walkways and steps clear and safe is one of winter’s biggest…

The Smartest Things You Can Do to Protect Your Home From Winter
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The Smartest Things You Can Do to Protect Your Home From Winter

Richard Trethewey | November 16, 2017

Truly preparing your house for winter can protect vital systems and greatly reduce energy bills. Here are the best ways to do it.

Rust Busters
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Rust Busters

August 28, 2017

Handy ways to keep the rust away.

How to Make Your Mower, Blower and Other Outdoor Equipment Last
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How to Make Your Mower, Blower and Other Outdoor Equipment Last

Danny Lipford | August 3, 2017

Wouldn’t it be great if gas-powered lawn and home equipment had dashboard lights, like cars, to warn you of potential…

Keep Those Cut Flowers Fresh
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Keep Those Cut Flowers Fresh

July 11, 2017

It’s time to fill your house with flowers! They’re so beautiful…but once cut, they have woefully short lives. Here are…

Make Your Own Stunning Flower Arrangements
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Make Your Own Stunning Flower Arrangements

April 20, 2017

Simple tips to beautify your home with flowers.

Your Smoke Alarm Might Not Be Working
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Your Smoke Alarm Might Not Be Working

Susan McKelvey | March 20, 2017

Your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors might not be working properly—even if you never let their batteries run out…

Quick and Easy Furniture Fixes
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Quick and Easy Furniture Fixes

November 7, 2016

Quick hacks to fix wood-furniture scratches.