Whole House Generators Installing a whole house generator, such as those from Generac, is a great way to make sure you don’t lose power during winter storms. Whole house generators start up automatically when the power goes out and can provide different...

The secret is out, how to unclog your drain and it works PERFECTLY. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down your clogged drain, and then 1/2 a cup of vinegar and cover right away!! Just let it do it’s thing for anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes and...

Freezing temperatures can be especially damaging to your home’s water piping. Make sure your pipes are adequately prepared to withstand a cold snap and remember to take extra precautions if you are going to be leaving your home, including...

Is your insulation prepared to protect you from the cold? As an important line of defense from winter’s gusty winds and freezing temperatures, it is worth taking time to inspect and upgrade insulation and weather stripping before the season...

Have your fuel tanks filled and keep an eye on levels throughout the winter.Set your heat no lower than 55 degrees as the temperature inside the walls where water piping is located is colder than the living spaces; open doors to unoccupied...

Get bids from snow-removal professionals in your area before that first flake falls. Keeping your walks free of ice and snow is a vital part of wintertime safety, but venturing outside with a snow shovel in the dead of winter is an unpleasant...

Nothing makes a home more uncomfortable during the winter than a nagging, chilly draft. Consider a home energy audit that includes a review of your home's caulking and weather stripping. An energy auditor also will likely look inside your...

Holiday lights begin to appear on homes across America every year almost immediately following (and sometimes even before) Thanksgiving. If you plan to decorate your home yourself, develop a plan and start looking for deals on lights and other...

Found a tiny hole in your glass window? Repair it with clear nail polish. Apply a coat then wait until it dry. Repeat those steps until the layers of clear nail polish are flush with the glass surface.

Typically mesh or paper tape is used to fill small holes in drywall. But a cosmetic sponge will get the job done, too. Just stuff it into the hole (you may need to cut it down to size) and spackle. Bonus tip: A little baking soda added to a...

If you have a lawn, mowing is one of those must-do drudgeries. Fortunately, cooking spray can make the chore problem-free. When applied to a mower’s undercarriage and blades, it can help prevent grass clippings from sticking. Bonus tip: You can...