insert_link Home Improvement Now is the time to have and End-of-Summer Yard Sale and Organize your Garage Home Improvement icon Bob Vila says that September is the time to catch up on Home Maintenance. It’s a time to finish projects begun in the summer that were never completed. And it’s an excellent opportunity to see what can be improved, replaced, or repaired while the weather is still nice enough for outdoor projects. If your garage has become a catch-all for miscellaneous storage, leaving little to no room […] todaySeptember 15, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement September is a great time to Winterize your Outdoor Furniture Home Improvement icon Bob Vila says that September is the time to catch up on Home Maintenance. It’s a time to finish projects begun in the summer that were never completed. And it’s an excellent opportunity to see what can be improved, replaced, or repaired while the weather is still nice enough for outdoor projects. One of the things you can do this month is Winterize Your Outdoor Furniture. As […] todaySeptember 14, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Get a Jump on Fall/Winter Home Maintenance in September Home Improvement icon Bob Vila says that September is the time to catch up on Home Maintenance. It’s a time to finish projects begun in the summer that were never completed. And it’s an excellent opportunity to see what can be improved, replaced, or repaired while the weather is still nice enough for outdoor projects. This is is also the perfect month to begin your fall home maintenance checklist, add […] todaySeptember 13, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Fall is here and Winter is coming – time to call a Chimney Sweep Nothing says home like a wood-burning fireplace. Gas-powered and gel fireplaces have their strong points, especially when it comes to ease of use. But only a real wood-burning fireplace, with its deep crackle and glowing orange embers, is capable of sparking such a sense of place in the imagination of homeowners. Yet realism comes at a price. A chimney that reluctantly draws smoke can lead to a sooty, smelly home […] todaySeptember 9, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement September Home Maintenance To-Do: Clean and Repair your Siding "After a long summer, siding can become dirty or mildewed," says Chris Granger, vice president and general manager of Sears Home Services. September is a great time to use a pressure washer to clean it up—and inspect for more serious problems before winter comes. Check first for rotten or warped areas, and inspect your caulking, which can shrink and crack over time. If you're a DIY'er: You don't necessarily have to […] todaySeptember 8, 2020
insert_link Home Improvement Fall is a great time to Repair Leaky Faucets and Seal Drafty Windows September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets "Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations," says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. "Most likely, whatever time and money you spend now will be considerably less than a broken pipe in […] todaySeptember 7, 2020