Keeping up your home is one of the smartest steps you can take to ensure your home retains its value, all systems remain in good working order, and looks good. Routine maintenance can prevent mechanicals from breaking down, keep the exterior and interior looking their best, and maintain a sound home. However, mishaps do occur from time to time.
furnace and water heater in basement
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace?
window screen removal in home
How to Remove Window Screens
wire strippers being used to strip wires
How to Use a Wire Stripper
tape measure or measuring tape and pencil on wood boards
How to Read a Tape Measure Quickly and Accurately
home hot water heater tank
Gas vs. Electric Water Heater: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
flushing water heater with hose attachment
How to Flush a Water Heater
shower floor with bathtub
How to Get Rid of Pesky Shower Drain Smells
bathroom sink with sink stopper
How to Remove a Sink Stopper for Easy Cleaning
a close up of a stainless steel refrigerator
Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water? Plus How to Fix It
built-in hot tub jacuzzi near outdoor pool
How to Winterize a Hot Tub
bricklayer cementing repairs on exterior house wall
What Is Tuckpointing? Everything You Need to Know
putty knife removing wallpaper
How to Remove Wallpaper Like a Pro
open fridge with food
Why Is My Fridge Not Cooling? 8 Possible Causes
regrouting tile with grout brush on gray tiles
How to Regrout Tile That's Past Its Prime
interior wall framing
How to Tell If a Wall Is Load-Bearing
kitchen faucet sink with blue cabinets
8 Common Causes of Household Leaks (and How to Prevent Them)
Woman standing outside her home
Younger Women Are More Confident in Homeownership Decisions, Survey Finds
wood clamp with hand measuring lumber
10 Types of Clamps Every DIYer Should Know
kitchen sink
12 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
Using stud finder and marking wall with pencil
How to Use a Stud Finder
close up of a hacksaw
How to Use a Hacksaw
carpenter using nail gun on wooden plank against white wall at home
How to Use a Nail Gun
herringbone tile kitchen
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal
kitchen bamboo countertops colored cabinets sink
How to Install a Drop-In Kitchen Sink
removing a furnace filter
How Often Should You Change Your Home's Furnace Filter?
close up of a wood filler
How to Use Wood Filler for Projects and Repairs
rustic living room fireplace
The Top Home Improvement Projects Everyone Will Be Doing This Winter
Flathead screwdriver installing an outlet
8 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them
a small modern white house with a green door and a wire fence
5 Home Maintenance Tasks for First-Time Buyers to Complete After Moving In
drain snake used in shower drain
How to Use a Drain Snake to Clear Clogged Sinks and Showers
ceiling crack
How to Fix Ceiling Cracks
a man sawing wood
3 Types of Contractors, Plus the Right Ones for Your Home Project
pressure washer or power washer on patio
How to Winterize a Pressure Washer
checking radiator
How to Bleed a Radiator
house hvac air conditioner outside with snow in the winter
Complete These 8 HVAC Maintenance Tasks Before Cold Weather Arrives
Many type and various metal wrench such as combination spanner and adjustable wrench etc. hanging on storage board
15 Essential Types of Wrenches Every Homeowner Should Know
HVAC air conditioning units outdoors by brick home
Air Conditioner Not Cooling? 7 Potential Causes (and Fixes)
HVAC air conditioner AC unit outside of home
Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air? 7 Potential Causes (and Fixes)
air conditioner outdoor unit hvac home exterior
Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water? 7 Causes (and How to Fix It)
hvac air conditioner outside home
How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last? Tips to Extend Its Lifespan
washer and dryer in closet with laundry supplies
How to Drain a Washing Machine
pressure washer removing paint from concrete
How to Remove Paint from Concrete
white living room with wood coffee table
How to Remove Paint from Brick
laundry room in closet with barn doors and washer dryer
Why Isn't My Dryer Drying Properly? 11 Common Causes to Look For
vacuuming dryer vent
How to Clean a Dryer Vent, Both Indoors and Outside
how to use a laser level
How to Use a Laser Level for Perfectly Straight Lines
home exterior front with stone walkway entrance
15 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Person using a caulk gun
How to Use a Caulk Gun
how to defrost a freezer
How to Defrost a Freezer
person using snowblower to clear snow
How to Use a Snowblower to Clear Your Home's Walkways
person shoveling snow orange shovel
How to Choose the Best Snow Shovel for Your Home
painted brick home with fall mums decor
6 Things You Should Definitely Winterize Before Cold Weather Hits
an outdoor frozen pipe
How to Prep Your Home’s Hose Bibs for Winter
leaves in a gutter
Can I Clean My Gutters from the Ground? What You Need to Know First
lawn sprinklers flowers grass maintenance
How to Winterize a Sprinkler System
white bathroom border wallpaper
How to Remove a Wallpaper Border
living room with gallery shelves and l shaped couch
How to Block Out Noisy Sound Pollution at Home
window air conditioner with flowers
How to Quiet a Noisy Window Air Conditioner
minimalist white bedroom blue door wicker chair red throw geometric pillow
How to Fix a Squeaky Door
How to Fix a Faucet
How to Fix a Bathroom Faucet that's Leaking
DIY doghouse
How to Build a Doghouse
mudroom hardwood floors
How to Fix Squeaky Floors
bright blue door open to entryway with storage insert
How to Fix a Sticky Door