Maintenance & Tools

How To Protect Your Home From Mudslides

In the first 18 days of 2011, mudslides shut down highways and threatened homes in California,...

What Not To Renovate In 2011

There are lots of great ideas available regarding good renovation suggestions. For example,...

Septic Tanks: How To Maintain Them

The Commonwealth of Virginia advises homeowners to routinely have their septic tanks pumped...

How To Clean An A/C Condenser

An important part of maintaining your central air conditioning system is cleaning the air...

Making An Insurance Claim After A Basement Flood

source: Flickr: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection Flooding can be a costly,...

What Are Dormers And When Should I Repair Them?

A dormer is a protrusion that juts out from a sloped roof, and has a mini roof of its own....

How Home Insulation Can Save You Money

Photo: Tom Raftery, Flickr.com As the days grow shorter and colder during these challenging...

Your Tenant Left The Unit A Mess

Photo of cleaning supplies by Pat00139/Flickr Creative Commons. In 2007 I became a homeowner....