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Home Inspection Red Flags: What Deserves a Closer Look
A long home inspection report can make a buyer nervous. But the number of items listed tells you less than what those items actually mean.
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Fire Safety at Home: What’s Worth Checking
Fire safety is easy to put off when nothing seems wrong. The stove works, the heater keeps the room warm, and the smoke alarm is
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Small Home Maintenance Habits That Make a Big Difference
A home usually shows signs of trouble before a major repair is needed. The challenge is noticing those signs—and doing something about them—before a small
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Is It Time to Replace Your Home’s Windows?
A chilly room does not always mean your windows need to be replaced. Sometimes the problem is worn weatherstripping, cracked caulking or air leaking around
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Your Home Changes With the Seasons. Your Maintenance Should Too.
Most of us notice the obvious seasonal changes around the house. The lawn starts growing again. The furnace comes on. Patio furniture gets packed away.
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Is Your Basement Ready for the Next Heavy Rainfall?
A dry basement can turn into a major headache surprisingly quickly. One intense rainfall, a blocked drain, a failed sump pump or water collecting around
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Keep Your Garden Thriving Despite Common Backyard Visitors
You spend an afternoon planting your garden. Everything looks great. A few days later, something has eaten the lettuce, dug up the tulips, or helped
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Simple Drainage Fixes That Can Protect Your Home
Most homeowners don’t think much about drainage until something goes wrong. A puddle that never seems to dry. Water running toward the house every time
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Lawnmower for Your Home
Most people don’t put much thought into lawnmowers until the one they own starts acting up. Usually it happens right when the grass is growing