Economic uncertainty has made selling a home in today’s market a shaky proposition. For those who were planning to sell but have decided to put it off for a few years, here are our picks …
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Most pools can be opened, closed, and maintained by homeowners themselves. Detailed opening and closing procedures can vary slightly depending on your exact swimming pool system. If this is your first year as a pool owner, you should consult your manufacturer and/or pool contractor about the best way to proceed. For more experienced residential pool owners, there are many mistakes you may have made in the past that have made the process harder but were hardly fatal. If you’ve opened or closed your pool in previous years but are looking for ways to make things go more smoothly this time around, take a look at these common mistakes before you go out and repeat your old, flawed process. This list is far from comprehensive, but it will touch upon the most common mistakes.
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In this installment, Dave Lupberger takes us through the common household problem of the power going out. Sometimes the problem lies with the power company, and there’s not much you can do there. However, other …
For most homeowners, lawn care involves a three-season maintenance schedule. From applying fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season to leaf-raking just before winter hits, many homeowners are mistaken about which lawn maintenance practices …
Pesky magnets for every spare scrap and belonging that doesn’t quite belong (but can’t be thrown away, either), your basement and garage may spite your cleaning efforts year after year. Rest assured, however, they can …
Of all the problems that can befall a household, the sudden failure of a heating or cooling system ranks at or very near the top. Needed repairs can be difficult or impossible for homeowners to …
Dream homes are built one feature at a time, and too many homeowners fail to appreciate and take care of the assets their home has. Although a rundown fence may not hinder your everyday life …
Some people are so focused on washing their windows each spring that they don’t realize window maintenance is a separate and equally important window task. If your window frame or casement is suffering from some …
Weekly vacuuming or sweeping comprises the vast majority of flooring maintenance, but these chores alone aren’t enough to properly maintain your floors. Even people who strictly enforce a no-shoes, no-pet policy for their carpets will …
The sooner a stain is attended to, the less likely it will be to stick around. Even spills that are clear or are the same color as the carpet …
Though most homeowners don’t know it, you can now add a retractable roof to any number of living areas in your home. You can enjoy the same type of luxury as the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis …
This is one of the most common questions that can’t be answered without local knowledge and deck specifics. Even in the most hostile or hospitable climates, six months may be overkill and six years may …
