home maintenance

Knowing where the utility shut-off valves are is a good start.

Tar paper is effective at preventing wood from rotting but there are a lot of new alternatives.

Regular roofing inspections can catch small problems or damage before they evolve into very big, very expensive ones.

The sun's UV rays easily break through the thin deck sealer films that sit up on top of ...

After enough decades have passed, any electrical system needs to be upgraded or replaced.

You should check your roof twice a year: fall and spring. If extensive work is necessary, the summer ...

Take time to familiarize yourself with your new home before making any changes.

Sealing your brick walls will also protect the rest of your home.

Water is your friend but keep it away from the foundation of your home.

The days are getting shorter and the squirrels have stockpiled acorns, so it's time to get the house ...

It’s time to brace the home for cold weather, winter storms, and more.

Getting rid of the paint is only a small part of the job.

One of the things I enjoy most about writing my column is communicating with readers just like you. ...

Our homes are well-accessorized with glass from windowpanes to shower doors to tabletops to lovely glassware. While glass ...

This is not an exciting home improvement project, but it is an important one because a door threshold ...

Dear James: We have a septic system at our small farmhouse. It would be convenient to add a ...

Few things are as satisfying as a job well done, and most of us are handier than we ...

The effects of weather can take a toll on a deck, so keeping it clean is a good ...

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. ...

Cleaning gutters is a dreaded maintenance project for most homeowners. Who enjoys climbing a ladder and scooping out ...

By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant When most homeowners start considering renovation projects, they think about redoing the ...

A warm breeze signals summer—and the time for a quick DIY air conditioning prep and service. Experiencing the ...

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service With summer just around the corner, are you looking for ways ...

Dear James: We need an inexpensive way to resurface our driveway. Asphalt and concrete cost too much. Will ...

Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad ...

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s ...

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi It might seem early to start thinking about your air ...