How to Prepare Your Furnace for Winter

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family is to make sure your furnace is working well.

You don’t want to turn on your furnace that first cold day only to find out it’s not working.

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15 Unusual Things You Can Clean in a Dishwasher

If you have a dishwasher at home you probably already know there are some things that you absolutely shouldn’t put in it.

For example, cast iron pans, fine crystal, copper pans…even high-end knives will quickly be ruined in a dishwasher.

However, did you know that your dishwasher can clean more than just dishes, pots, pans, and silverware?

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Lawn Care Tips for New Homeowners

Lawn Care Tips for New Homeowners

Owning a new home is an exciting step for many people. However, being a new homeowner may mean you’ve never had to care for a lawn before. Fortunately, there are some helpful lawn care tips for new homeowners.

Taking care of a lawn can often be a lot of work. You typically have to mow on a regular basis, trim weeds, and rake leaves. If you have a garden, there is also a lot of work that goes into maintaining that.


How to Repair a Screen Door

If those tiny holes in your patio screen door are now big enough for the dog to walk through maybe it’s time to replace the screen!

While you could try to replace the entire door, there’s no need if the door is otherwise in good shape.


Common Roof Problems You Will Likely Encounter

Common Roof Problems You Will Likely Encounter

All parts of your home are important, but it will always be the roof at the top, literally and figuratively.

As the one part of your house that is continuously at the receiving end of harsh sunlight, heavy rains, hailstones, and the worst Mother Nature can bring, the roof offers the best protection from the elements that you can get.