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Caulking 101: When Gaps Around Windows and Doors Actually Matter

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Furnace Filters, Smoke Detectors, and Other Monthly Tasks New Residents Forget

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Grouting vs. Caulking in a Bathroom: Which Joint Gets Which Treatment
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Grouting vs. Caulking in a Bathroom: Which Joint Gets Which Treatment

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Keeping on Top of a Rented Home: What You're Responsible For
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Keeping on Top of a Rented Home: What You're Responsible For

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Patch, Fill, or Skim Coat: Choosing the Right Fix for a Damaged Wall
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Patch, Fill, or Skim Coat: Choosing the Right Fix for a Damaged Wall

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Reading Your Home's Warning Signs Before They Become Costly Repairs
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Reading Your Home's Warning Signs Before They Become Costly Repairs

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Shutting Off Your Water Supply in an Emergency
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Shutting Off Your Water Supply in an Emergency

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The Basic Toolkit Every First Home Needs on Day One
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The Basic Toolkit Every First Home Needs on Day One

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Aug 24, 2023

Thinking Sealant Will Fix Everything Is Just One of Many Repair Pitfalls
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Thinking Sealant Will Fix Everything Is Just One of Many Repair Pitfalls

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Jul 13, 2023

Unclogging a Drain Without Calling a Plumber
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Unclogging a Drain Without Calling a Plumber

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Aug 28, 2023

Weatherproofing Myths That Cost Renters and Owners Money
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Weatherproofing Myths That Cost Renters and Owners Money

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What Every New Homeowner Should Know About Home Maintenance
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What Every New Homeowner Should Know About Home Maintenance

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Where DIY Ends and a Professional Begins
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Where DIY Ends and a Professional Begins

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Dec 8, 2024

Why Your Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping — and What to Do Next
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Why Your Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping — and What to Do Next

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Your Year-Round Home Maintenance Schedule
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Your Year-Round Home Maintenance Schedule

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Sep 14, 2023