home maintenance tips & Techniques


You know what they say about that ounce of prevention. If you ignore the advice and overlook home maintenance, the pound of cure can set back hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.

Prevention, in the form of home maintenance tackled throughout the year, is the best way to keep these common household ills at bay.

When things do go wrong - as they inevitably will - knowing how to take care of them quickly means that you'll spend less of your valuable time waiting for those repair people to make an expensive appearance.

A house may last for generations, but its parts and systems won't last a lifetime without regular attention. The articles and tips below can help you keep all the systems in your home humming along smoothly.


Home Maintenance & Repair 

October House Cleaning ChecklistOctober House Cleaning Checklist
8 fireplace maintenance tips8 Fireplace Maintenance Tips
How to Winterize Your HomeHow to Winterize Your Home
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14 fireplace safety tips10 Fireplace Safety Tips
Monthly Home Maintenance ChecklistsMonthly Housekeeping & Maintenance Checklists
Summer energy savings tipsHome Energy Saving Tips
How to fix a backed up toiletFixing a Backed Up Toilet
How to fix a backed up sinkHow to Fix a Backed Up Sink
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Easy home repairs you can do yourself.Home Repairs: Quick Fixes You Easily Take Care of Yourself
Garbage disposal maintenance tipsMaintaining Your Garbage Disposal


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5 refrigerator maintenance tipsRefrigerator Maintenance Tips
How to fix a wall hole.How to Fix a Wall Hole
Easy bathroom caulkingEasy Bathroom Caulking
How to remove rust from metalHow to Remove Rust From Metal
How to Prevent Plumbing ProblemsHow to Prevent Plumbing Problems
How to save energy at home.How to Save Energy at Home
Homeowners Expenses Never to Skimp OnHomeowners Expenses Never to Skimp On
Easy home energy savings tipsHome Energy Saving Tips
Home maintenance budget and money saving ideas.Money-Saving Ideas: Tips to Reduce the Monthly Bottom Line
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