Preventing Problems Before an Emergency

Your home maintenance strategy reflects your personality and your lifestyle. There are lots of homeowners who know they could figure out how to replace a floor board in the deck or get the ladder out and clean the gutters. We know you can do it, the problem is we've all got too many responsibilities and too little time, so the things we like doing the least, simply don't get done.

Get more tips on why preventive maintenance pays off...  

Why Did My Water Pipes Freeze?

Water temperatures drop, water freezes it expands and in a pipe it might burst the pipe depending on the amount of pressure. When plumbing pipes burst, water escapes and goes in many directions with a good chance there will be serious damage and repairs needed. The worst case is when the pipe bursts inside a wall, where you can hear it but can't see it.

Learn more about freezing pipes... and if you need help shutting off the water in your home, we've also got an article, Home Emergencies: Shutting Off the Water.    

Home Repair: Who Can You Trust?

Home repair is something every homeowner must deal with although it's not how we want to spend our time or money. The unfortunate thing about home repairs is many repairs could be avoided with the right home maintenance strategy ... but there's no owners manual for homeowners!

Get tips on finding information online you can trust ...  

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Use the 2010 Remodeling Trends to Pick Your Projects

Remodeling a home is a great alternative to selling your existing home and moving. Remodeling means you get to remain in your community, the children don't have to change schools and your lives might be uprooted a bit during the actual remodeling project but afterward, you're able to continue with the routines you love like walking the dog, bike rides and more.

If you feel your home is lacking, prioritize what's missing and pick a remodeling project that will give you great payback when you sell. Learn more here...