Adopting a puppy is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking. If your new pooch is not already house-trained, you should start training immediately to preserve your peace of mind and keep your home sanitary. Most...
Adopting a puppy is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking. If your new pooch is not already house-trained, you should start training immediately to preserve your peace of mind and keep your home sanitary. Most...
Your houseplants may have flourished while basking in the summer sunshine outdoors, but come winter, it’s time to move those plants inside. You may also have garden plants you hope to protect through the cooler...
Specific maintenance steps are required for your air conditioner to operate at peak efficiency. Periodic cleaning of the outside air conditioner condenser is a task you can do yourself. Here’s how to keep cool. Why...
An electrical fire can be stealthy. Old or faulty wiring or an overloaded circuit can spark a fire inside a wall, the basement or the attic. Here are signs you need to act quickly to...
Home service contractors joke that they charge more to correct botched work a homeowner has attempted than to do the job themselves in the first place. But there are some DIY projects where shoddy work...
If grass clippings have accumulated on your lawn, you should periodically clear the resulting thatch so that water and nutrients can penetrate the soil. Known as scarifying, this process of raking up thatch is essential...
Fire can break out at your house even if you’re careful, so preparing ahead can save people and property. It’s a good idea to have fire extinguishers nearby and ready to use. Here’s a brief...
That first crisp fall day is exciting. We pull out sweaters, watch football and excitedly anticipate the holidays. Before long, though, it’s dark when you leave for work and dark when you drive home, and...
We all know cleaning helps reduce our risk of illness, but do you know the distinction between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? Here’s a primer on the important differences. Clean first The first step in either...