The Best Gutter Guards You Can Install on Your Own
Every house is a complex system. When all the parts are working correctly you’ll have a dry, warm place in which to weather a storm. When parts of that system…
The Routine Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Never Let Slide
If you think buying a home is exorbitantly expensive these days, try owning a home. While the price tag attached to even modest homes might make your eyes bug out,…
You Can Get Rid of Mold on Your Roof (and Stop It From Coming Back)
With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or…
Don’t Let Rain Water Ruin Your Garage
Photo: TinoFotografie (Shutterstock) If you’ve noticed a lot of moisture—or worse, a puddle—in your garage, you might understandably be worried. But some causes can be fixed easily, and without major…
Your Next Home Renovation Should Include Magnetic Flooring
Photo: dotshock (Shutterstock) Magnetic flooring is gaining popularity as a flooring option because of its simple installation and low volatile organic compounds (VOC) output. And its glue-less attachment system makes…
How to Use Up, Repurpose, or Sell Leftover Renovation Materials
Photo: Zakhar Mar (Shutterstock) Renovating your home is exciting, expensive, and stressful. You might think the difficulty is over once the last coat of paint has dried, but there’s almost…
How to Turn Your Finished Basement Into a (Legal) Apartment for Extra Income
Photo: Artazum (Shutterstock) For most homeowners, a basement is just glorified storage space. Even finished basements often present a challenge—most of us default to throwing an old rug, couch, and…
Why a Rainy Day Is the Perfect Day to House-Hunt (and What to Look for While You’re There)
Photo: Ursula Page (Shutterstock) Buying a home in the current market requires every competitive advantage, and when you’re battling it out with other prospective buyers, it seems like there’s not…
Try One of These Alternatives If You Hate Your Home’s Gutters
Photo: Ursula Page (Shutterstock) Gutters do an important job—they protect the foundation and structure of your home from water falling off the roof. But anyone who has ever owned a…
How to Coat Your Flat Roof (and Why You Should)
Photo: jorgeflorez (Shutterstock) The need for roofs is universal. No matter where or how you live, having a roof over your head is vital to protect you from the elements…