Here’s What Would Happen If You Didn’t Heat Your House All Winter
Photo: Alla Lla (Shutterstock) Everything is getting more expensive these days, and the fuel that heats your home is no exception. Whether you burn oil or gas or have electric…
When to Clean Your Air Ducts, According to the EPA
If you’re putting together an end-of-summer home maintenance checklist, you’ve probably taken your home’s HVAC system into consideration. Changing filters and performing an inspection at least once a year is…
The Best Way to Clean Mold From Wood Furniture
When you discover mold growing somewhere inside your home, it’s never something you should ignore. Depending on the location of the mold and how far it has spread, you may…
You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an aging bathroom, they…
Check These Spots in Your House for Hidden Mold
Photo: Fevziie (Shutterstock) When you clean your home, you probably have it down to some type of routine: Tidying up and wiping down set spots in each room. But if…
Don’t Use This Viral TikTok Hack to Fix Window Condensation
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Hacks can be great. We’ve had a whole website dedicated to them for over 15 years, after all. But sometimes, they can be ill-advised or even dangerous,…
Everything You Need to Do If Your Home Has Water Damage
Photo: michelmond (Shutterstock) A burst pipe or leaky water heater can cause water damage just as well as a flood, and either spells bad news for your home. If your…
How to Find the Ideal Humidity Level for Your Home (and Why It Matters)
Photo: lomiso (Shutterstock) When it comes to the temperature inside your home, you probably have a decent idea of how warm or cool you need it to be in order…
How to Remove Mold From Books (and Prevent It From Coming Back)
Photo: Rick Beauregard (Shutterstock) Given the health risks associated with mold, it’s not something you want in or near your home. Unfortunately, flooding, humidity, and/or improper storage can result in…
How to Deal With a Moldy Shower Curtain
Photo: Ana Anderson (Shutterstock) No matter how often you clean the tiles, fixtures, and tub/shower, you may still find yourself dealing with an annoying, recurring problem: mold on your shower…