In the colder months, nothing says comfort quite like sitting around and savoring a nice, cozy fire. You need two things for safe and responsible enjoyment: maintenance and a little common sense. Burn the Right Wood -- Hardwood that has been seasoned for at least six months is ideal for firewood. Seasoning [...]

Do you make a checklist of home maintenance and repair tasks before summer arrives? You should, and you should make a similar to-do list ahead of winter. An afternoon of maintenance in the fall can save time and money when the cold hits. Here are several areas to check and inspect before the [...]

Homeowners are so caught up in sealing homes for the sake of energy efficiency, it's easy to forget that a house needs to breathe. Without proper ventilation, moisture and pollutants, such as mold and mildew, can build up and eventually cause an assortment of problems. What is ventilation? The goal of ventilation [...]

For many Americans, the garage door is the new front door. At the end of a long day, many park in the garage, grab the mail and walk the dog -- all without using the home's traditional front door. The time will come to service or replace that important secondary entry, and when [...]

Want a new look for the kitchen or bath but don't have the budget for a full remodel? There are a few simple projects most homeowners can do on their own to give their kitchens or bathrooms a fresh look. Kitchen Replace the Faucets - Upgrading the kitchen faucet is an easy task [...]

You are considering adding a sunroom to your home! Before you start thinking that everything is going to be golden from here on out, remember: you still have a little bit of work to do before you can soak up those rays. After all, before you can set up the chaise lounge, [...]