Maintenance & Tools

Solve The Mystery Of Those Weird Noises Your Home Makes

Creak ... squeak ... groan ... eek ... sometimes it sounds almost as if your house is alive....

Does A Brand New Home Keep Its Value?

No doubt about it, a newly constructed home has tremendous appeal. Everything is fresh and...

Understand Home Inspection

When you're looking to buy a home, your head may be full of visions of handsome hardwood floors,...

What In The World Is A Chimney Balloon?

On a winter's evening, there's nothing like the cozy warmth of a crackling blaze in your fireplace....

What A Home Handyman Can Do For You

Handymen are a great help to the average homeowner. They are usually capable of handling a...

Restoring Your Home After A Storm

Anyone whose home has ever been hit by a ferocious rain shower, hail storm, or snow fall, or...

18 Steps To Ladder Safety

Ladder safety would seem to be a matter of common sense. However, among construction professionals,...

10 Top To-Dos For Fall Maintenance

1. Take Care of Your Furnace. If you live in a chilly place like Minneapolis, an HVAC system...