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Testing the Sump Pump: A simple Home Maintenance To-Do that will Save You Money (or cost you, if it isn’t done)

You probably already have a home maintenance checklist: Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, but there are jobs that homeowners often forget about, or don't even know about. There are some home maintenance tasks that may not be on your list-items that may cause a big headache, or worse, cost you big money if you neglect […]

todayFebruary 7, 2022

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Important Winter Home Maintenance To-Do’s

Fluffy snow and sparkling icicles may make for a winter wonderland, but they can also bring on drafts, fallen tree limbs and worse. Avoid spending your winter season handling cold weather disasters with just a bit of preventative maintenance. Here are some of the important Winter Home Maintenance To-Do's to check off your list. Keep an eye on trees. Big snowfalls can settle onto tree limbs, making them heavy and more […]

todayFebruary 3, 2022

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How To Prevent Frozen Pipes

Fluffy snow and sparkling icicles may make for a winter wonderland, but they can also bring on drafts, fallen tree limbs and worse. Avoid spending your winter months handling winter-related disasters with a bit of preventative maintenance. Because water expands as it freezes, frozen pipes can burst, leading to extensive water damage and costly repairs. Here's how to keep your pipes safe in winter. Steps to prevent pipes from freezing […]

todayFebruary 2, 2022

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Here are some Winter Home Maintenance To-Do’s You Can Do Quickly

Fluffy snow and sparkling icicles may make for a winter wonderland, but they can also bring on drafts, fallen tree limbs and worse . Avoid spending your holidays handling winter-related disasters with a bit of quick and easy preventative maintenance. Protect entryway flooring. With tracked-in snow, ice, road salt and sand, entryway floors can really take a beating in the winter. Increase the longevity of your flooring by using floor mats […]

todayFebruary 1, 2022

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Ice Dams: What they are, and How to prevent them from Damaging your Home

Ice dams form because the edges of a home’s roof are colder than the upper regions (where more insulation is below), causing ice to form around the eaves. Snow melts above, and the melted snow backs up behind a “dam” of ice, potentially causing leaks and permanent damage to the roof and home — if you’ve ever experienced an ice dam on your roofline, you know what a nightmare it […]

todayJanuary 31, 2022

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Protect Your House From Winter Water Damage

When cold weather approaches, it's time to give your home's exterior a once-over to make sure water won't find its way indoors. There are ways to spot the problem areas on your home's exterior before a drip from the ceiling or a flooded basement alerts you. As the experts at Houzz advise, you just need to learn to think like water. Gutters If you do nothing else in fall to […]

todayJanuary 27, 2022

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Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond’s New Bed & Bath Collection is available Now at Walmart

For a while now, Ree Drummond, better known as "The Pioneer Woman" to all of us rabid Food Network fans, has been making our everyday routines feel a little brighter with her colorful collections of Walmart goods, which run the gamut from fashion essentials to stationary to kitchen must-haves. But now, Drummond is giving fans the chance to add her signature bright floral designs to their homes in an entirely […]

todayJanuary 26, 2022

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January Home Maintenance To-Do’s that You can Knock Off over a Weekend

January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. Here are 8 simple to-dos that you can check off over a short weekend that will give your home a lot of midwinter TLC. Haven't taken down your holiday lights or decorations?  […]

todayJanuary 25, 2022

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January Home Maintenance To-Do’s that You can Do in a Jiffy

January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. And here's the great part: you don't have to be out there in the freezing cold for hours on end while you're doing it.  Check out these three Home Maintenance To-Do's that […]

todayJanuary 24, 2022

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