home maintenance and repair

Home repair tools on grass.

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 below can help you keep all the systems in your home humming along smoothly.

Home Maintenance & Repair

Outdoor patio furniture on lawn.May House Cleaning Checklist
Monthly Home Maintenance ChecklistsMonthly Maintenance Checklists
Building a basic toolkitBuilding a Basic Toolkit
How to Prevent Plumbing ProblemsHow to Prevent Plumbing Problems
10 Ways to Reduce Air Conditioning Bills10 Ways to Reduce Air Conditioning Bills
Home maintenance budget and money saving ideas.Money-Saving Ideas: Tips to Reduce the Monthly Bottom Line
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
3 ways to save on energy billsHow to Save On Energy Bills
Easy home repairs you can do yourself.Home Repairs You Easily Take Care of Yourself
Garbage disposal maintenance tipsMaintaining Your Garbage Disposal
Easy bathroom caulkingEasy Bathroom Caulking
Easy DIY home repairsHome Repairs You Fix Yourself
5 refrigerator maintenance tipsRefrigerator Maintenance Tips
How to fix a wall hole.How to Fix a Wall Hole
How to save energy at home.How to Save Energy at Home
How to remove rust from metalHow to Remove Rust From Metal
Hiring a carpet cleaning serviceHiring a Carpet Cleaning Service: How Not to Get Swept Under the Rug
Dealing With Wasps: A Solution for a Wasp InfestationDealing With Wasps
Homeowners Expenses Never to Skimp OnHomeowners Expenses Never to Skimp On
Preventative maintenance tips for your homePreventative Maintenance Tips
How to Winterize Your HomeHow to Winterize Your Home
14 fireplace safety tips10 Fireplace Safety Tips
Easy home energy savings tipsHome Energy Saving Tips
8 fireplace maintenance tips8 Fireplace Maintenance Tips
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