Maintenance and Repair

Which Newfangled Appliance Features Are Worth Getting?

December 10, 2014

We look at the latest appliance trends and tell you which bells and whistles are worth the price.

Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances the Easy Way

December 9, 2014

If Mr. Clean isn’t magically popping into your kitchen to make it sparkle, you still can get that clean satisfaction with these easy appliance cleaning tips.

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10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room

December 9, 2014

Knowing how to save energy while doing laundry is a good start to helping you trim energy costs in your home.

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Top 10 Common Repair Costs

December 3, 2014

In the life of every home, repairs happen. Here are the top 10 most common repairs that, sooner or later, your house will require.

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Winter’s Worst Problems – Solved!

November 26, 2014

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Tips to Clean and Prep Your House for Winter

October 16, 2014

You’re about to be shut in for the season — here’s how to make sure your home is free of dust and dirt before you hunker down.

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6 Maintenance Problems You Didn’t Know You Had

October 10, 2014

Sure, you know to maintain the obvious stuff, like gutters. But what about out-of-sight-out-of-mind tasks? Neglect them at your peril.

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Maintenance (and More) Questions You’ll Wish You Asked Before Buying Your House

September 28, 2014

As you settle in to your new home, you’ll be hit with a few surprises. Here are the questions to ask before you move in. And if you’ve already settled in, you’ll find the tips you need to sidestep problems.