How to Dry Out a Water-Damaged Carpet You Can’t Replace
Photo: Image Source Collection (Shutterstock) Anyone who has experienced any sort of flooding in their home—whether it was a burst pipe, a storm-related incident, or a toilet that picked your…
You Should Clean Your Sink’s Overflow Hole
As its name suggests, a sink’s overflow hole gives water a place to go in the event that the drain is closed or blocked, and the faucet is left on.…
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,…
How to Tell Whether Water Damage Is New or Old
Whether you’re dutifully attending open houses looking for your next home, or have lived in the same one for decades, you should always be on the lookout for water damage.…
How to Unclog the Dishwasher Yourself
Photo: Happy Lenses (Shutterstock) If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing…
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…
11 Essential Fall Home Maintenance Tasks Everyone Should Tackle
How to Source, Use, and Store Fall Leaves for Garden Mulch Mulching is an absolute must for fall garden maintenance. It protects plant root systems from harsh cold and replenishes…
How to Repair Water Damage in Your Home (and When to Panic About It)
Photo: Afanasiev Andrii (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever woken up to a broken water pipe in your home, a busted water heater, or have suffered through a flash flood that turns…
The True Costs of Deferred Home Maintenance
Photo: Greg McGill (Shutterstock) Buying a house is a significant investment—for most of us, it’ll be the largest purchase we’ll ever make, and the biggest debt we’ll ever take on.…