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Handyman ServicesHome Maintenance
How To Fix Sliding Closet Doors

Do your sliding doors stick, wobble, or scrape? Most problems with closet doors are caused by the wheels popping out of the guides or …

Jeff Rooks
Air Conditioning & HeatingHome Maintenance
How to Winterize a House: Your Home Winterization Checklist

If you read our previous blog, Why Winterizing Your Home Is Important, then you already know that prepping your home for the winter …

Stephanie Singleton
Handyman Services
Who Installs Bathroom Exhaust Fans?

Tired of excess moisture and condensation in your bathroom? Maybe it's time to install or replace a bathroom exhaust fan. Although it …

Jeff Rooks
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Energy AuditsHome Maintenance
How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit

Editor's note: This post was originally published in April 2015 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Running a …

Julia Mann
Appliance Repair
How Long Do Dishwashers Last?

Are you worried about the age of your dishwasher? The average lifespan of most dishwashers is between eight and sixteen years, …

Jeff Rooks
Air Conditioning & HeatingChimney & Fireplace WorkHome MaintenanceRoofers
Your Comprehensive Fall Home Maintenance Guide

Autumn is the perfect time to take care of important maintenance tasks around the house. It’s not too hot or too cold, and the work …

Julia Mann
Handyman Services
How To Remove a Door Knob

Are you tired of that old, broken knob? Ready to make some aesthetic upgrades? Removing a door knob is a simple DIY task that most …

Jeff Rooks
Home Inspection ServicesHome Maintenance
A Guide to Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Getting a home inspection before purchasing a house is an absolute necessity. You’d probably be able to point out obvious issues in a …

Brittani Banks
Julia Mann
Home MaintenancePest & Termite Control
What Are the Signs of Fleas & How Do They Get in Your House?

Even the tidiest homeowners can find themselves faced with flea infestations. Pets, even those that are kept indoors, may become …

Maggie Clendenin
Handyman Services
How To Fix a Hole in the Wall

Do you have a bunch of nail holes that need filling? Maybe the doorknob accidentally got pushed through the wall? With wall spackling, …

Jeff Rooks
ElectriciansHome Maintenance
Upgrading Electrical Outlets

Whether you’re cooking dinner, charging your phone, or drying your hair, electrical outlets power most parts of your day—but when is …

Molly McRedmond
ElectriciansHome Maintenance
Common Breaker Box Problems

Your home’s breaker box (also called a fuse box, service panel, or main electrical panel) is its nerve center. The electricity that …

Julia Mann
Air Conditioning & HeatingHome Maintenance
What to Do When Your AC Is Not Turning On

Air conditioning may be an extra luxury for some homeowners, but it is a necessity for many. Hot summers can be unbearable without HVAC …

Tracie Pollet Paschall
Drainage Systems
Solve Your Lawn Drainage Problems with These Systems

If you’re worried about your home or yard every time it rains, it’s probably time to start thinking about possible solutions to your …

Julia Mann

Home Maintenance

How To Fix Sliding Closet Doors

How to Winterize a House: Your Home Winterization Checklist

Who Installs Bathroom Exhaust Fans?

How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit

How Long Do Dishwashers Last?

Your Comprehensive Fall Home Maintenance Guide

How To Remove a Door Knob

A Guide to Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

What Are the Signs of Fleas & How Do They Get in Your House?

How To Fix a Hole in the Wall

Upgrading Electrical Outlets

Common Breaker Box Problems

What to Do When Your AC Is Not Turning On

Solve Your Lawn Drainage Problems with These Systems

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