Maintenance & Tools

Five Things You Can Do To Bring Spring Into Your House

Spring is on its way. If you want to get a head start on the season, and push away winter's...

Spring Home Maintenance Check List

Winter weather can damage a house in big ways and in small ways. From animals nesting in vents,...

How To Clear Ice From Your Sidewalk

In quite a few municipalities, the onus is on homeowners (and building owners) to clear snow...

What To Do When There Is A Bathroom Ceiling Leak

If the ceiling's going to leak in any finished room of the house, it might as well be the bathroom....

How To Use A Power Drill

Cordless technology certainly has been a boon to the drill market, but two other advances...

Seven Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector

The inevitable home inspection looms large for anxious homebuyers waiting to purchase their...

Why And How To Use Earthquake Straps

Earthquake straps are a must-have if you live anywhere prone to geological activity. They’ll...

Flood Abatement 101

Flood damage can have devastating and fast-acting effects on the structure of a home. Time...