Maintenance & Tools

How Humidity Can Damage Your Home

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards...

Your Sidewalk And Your Home Insurance

Repairing sidewalk cracks and clearing snow and ice from your sidewalk isn’t just neighborly....

Cleaning: Do You Know Your Vacuum Cleaner Attachments?

Most vacuum cleaner attachments spend more time collecting dust than removing it. And that's...

Painting: Choosing A Paint Scraper

When it comes to a good paint job, nothing will improve the quality of the finished product...

Keeping Spring Allergens Out Of The House

Spring can be a season of nightmares for the estimated 50 million American allergy sufferers....

Soundproofing For A Better Night's Sleep

I once rented a central Denver apartment where the main bedroom had big, old windows overlooking...

What Is The Cold Weather Doing To Your Paint?

Winter’s frigid cold weather may be literally peeling the paint off your house. And unless...

15 Old Tools That Are Better Than New

When I was growing up I spent hours exploring the nooks and crannies of my grandfather’s...