Categories for Home Maintenance

Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall

It’s common knowledge that spring is the peak real estate season and the best time of year to sell a house. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sell (and make a profit) during other times of the year, including the fall. What is the market like for fall real estate? While it’s ...

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Is Your Home (and Home Insurance) Ready for Extreme Weather?

Hurricanes. Heat waves. Earthquakes. Tornadoes. Today’s headlines are awash in extreme weather, and whether you blame climate change or just plain bad luck, the simple truth is that the damage from these disasters is impossible to ignore. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States experienced 22 ...

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Gutters, Roof, and More: When It’s Time To Replace Things on the Outside of the House

As a homeowner, you should be staying on top of regular maintenance and repairs—especially when it comes to the exterior of your home, which creates that all-important first impression. But there inevitably comes a time when repairs have done all they can, and you’re forced to accept the bitter—and expensive—truth: It’s ...

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Get in Gear: 5 Pro Tips To Organize Your Outdoor and Sports Equipment

Getting organized isn’t just a spring-cleaning activity. In fact, the dead heat of summer is the perfect time to reevaluate the sporting and outdoor gear that’s clogging up your garage. Forging ahead in our “Decluttering for Dummies” series, we’re bringing you all the best advice from professional organizers around the ...

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