Maintenance & Tools

How To Safely Clear Snow Off A Roof

The easiest way to clear snow off a roof is to wait for spring. The second-easiest method is...

15 Old Tools That Are Better Than New

When I was growing up I spent hours exploring the nooks and crannies of my grandfather’s...

How To Protect Your Home From Mudslides

In the first 18 days of 2011, mudslides shut down highways and threatened homes in California,...

What Not To Renovate In 2011

There are lots of great ideas available regarding good renovation suggestions. For example,...

A Way To Battle Blizzards With A Simple Shovel

The blizzard that paralyzed New York at the end of the 2010 won’t be the last big snowstorm...

Septic Tanks: How To Maintain Them

The Commonwealth of Virginia advises homeowners to routinely have their septic tanks pumped...

How To Clean An A/C Condenser

An important part of maintaining your central air conditioning system is cleaning the air...

Making An Insurance Claim After A Basement Flood

source: Flickr: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection Flooding can be a costly,...