Howling wind, sideways sleet, and a blanket of snow: If this sounds like winter where you are, you already understand how important it is to stay cozy in the coldest months of the year. That warm, snuggly feeling doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. It’s possible to seek refuge in your home and still adopt eco-friendly practices. Here are some of the best ways to stay cozy and sustainable in the winter.
Read More15 Must-Have Winter Home Maintenance Tools and Supplies
It’s the time of year to pull out the winter coats, hats, and boots. When the winter wind howls, protecting yourself against the elements is natural. Just like you wouldn’t stand unprotected in the icy wind and rain, your home also needs safeguarding when the mercury drops.
Taking good care of your home during the winter is one of the best ways to help it hold its value over time. To prepare for the coming weather, here are 15 winter home maintenance tools and supplies to have on hand.
Read MoreTime-Saving Techniques to Help Streamline Your Household Chores
Ever feel like you’ve got too much to do, and not enough time to do it? Welcome to the modern world! While you might feel like pulling your hair out if you look at one more “to-do” list, there are some things you can do to make your tasks easier, and more efficient.
So, let’s get started learning how you can make your tasks more manageable and fun.
Read More4 Ways to Budget for Home Maintenance Costs
Congratulations! You’re now the owner of a new (or new to you) home! Of course, you realize that your expenses have only just begun, even though you may have already bought your home, right?
I’m talking about home maintenance.
When putting together your budget as a new homeowner, remember to include the annual cost of this very important element of being a homeowner.
Wondering what’s included in yearly home upkeep?
Read More8 Often Forgotten Home Maintenance Tasks
You probably already have a list of home maintenance chores, such as changing the furnace filter seasonally, turning off the water before winter, cleaning the gutters, etc.
Although this is a good beginning, there are some tasks that homeowners frequently overlook or are unaware of.
Here are a few crucial home maintenance tasks that may not be on your to-do list but that, if neglected, could cost you a fortune or, worse still, cause you a great deal of stress.
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