Kick back, relax. Just keep an eye (and ear) out for these 7 things. Weekends are meant for coaching a youth soccer team to victory, chopping your way through “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” or training for a 5K to help save the pandas — not working your way through a tedious, 30-item maintenance checklist. […]
Filing Taxes After Divorce: Tips for Homeowners
Some divorcing homeowners end up with unanticipated tax bills when they sell their home. Find out how you can avoid being one of them. If you’re getting divorced, your home may be the biggest asset you’ll have to divide with your soon-to-be ex. As you decide whether to sell it and split the proceeds or […]
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent: 9 Mistakes to Avoid
Dryer vent cleaning tips so your house never catches on fire. Dryer fires are a real and very scary hazard, and they most often originate in the metal tube between your dryer and the wall. That’s what you need to clean out. Plus it will help your dryer last longer and run more efficiently. Cleaning a dryer vent goes way […]
How to Fix Gutter Slopes and Other Common Gutter Problems
Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home. Gutters are designed to do one thing — channel water away from the foundation — and they’re critical to protecting the structural integrity of your house. But in order for gutters to do their job properly, they have to be […]
8 Easy Mistakes Homeowners Make on Their Taxes
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you prepare your tax returns, be careful not to commit any of these eight home-related tax mistakes, especially if you are taking any home office tax deductions. Tax pros say these common tax […]
17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid of your only bathtub no matter how […]
