Many homeowners skip yearly maintenance tasks, like flushing the water heater or examining the home's exterior, without ...

Taking care of your home is a lot of work, and it can be difficult to know where to start. Regular home maintenance will extend the life of your appliances, and it can help you catch minor issues ...

Tackling some tasks each year will make keeping your home in the best shape less tiring or costly. Your checklist should include inspecting your roof and plumbing to see if there is any damage to fix.

A recent blog post about fall maintenance mentioned having your furnace inspected/tuned up by a qualified heating contractor annually. One reader sent an email asking if this was really necessary – ...

What are the benefits of a furnace tune-up? Your furnace is a complex piece of machinery, and to keep it functioning properly through the coldest winter months when you depend on it most, it needs ...