Care & Repair
Answers to your lingering questions, helpful how-tos, and tips on how to maintain all areas around your home.
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No Oil in Your Lawn Mower? This Can Happen
Fair warning: Don't let it run dry.
The Best Materials to Use For a Kitchen Remodel
We spoke with the pros to learn more about the best materials you should use when remodeling your kitchen.
Is Moisture-Resistant Drywall Worth It in Bathrooms?
For areas around showers or bathroom ceilings, the right type of drywall can make a big difference.
Why Is My Drywall Bubbling?
A few air bubbles or blisters might not look like a big deal—but they can point to something going wrong under the wall surface.
Diagnosing and Replacing a Toilet Flush Valve
Get a little more familiar with your most important home feature and fix that pesky toilet leak all by yourself.
How to Make a Garage Door Quieter
A loud garage door can be more than annoying—it can wake up the whole house.
How to Prep Walls for Repainting
A smooth paint job starts with clean, ready walls—don’t skip this part.
How to Protect Your Home From High-Strength Winds
Smart, simple upgrades can help your house stand strong when wind speeds surge.
How to Choose the Right Hammer for Different Projects
Not all hammers are the same, and using the wrong one can make a simple job harder than it needs to be.
Is a Whole Home Generator Worth it?
We’re weighing the benefits against the costs, and helping consumers understand what factors influence the total price.
Should You Invest in a Multi-Tool or Buy Individual Tools?
Honestly, depends on the job you’re tackling—and how often you do it.
Laundry Myths vs. Facts: What Really Works and What Doesn’t
From vinegar to wool dryer balls, the experts help us set the record straight on popular laundry beliefs.
How to Clean Leather Upholstery in 5 Steps
Learn how dusting and conditioning can improve your leather furniture.
Do You Live in Tornado Alley? This Advice Might Save Your Roof
The pros share maintenance tips for homeowners in tornado-prone areas.
Spotting and Stopping Foundation Damage in Your Hillside Home
Three words: Catch. Cracks. Early.
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Cracks in your basement's foundation can mean several different things, but horizontal cracks should never be ignored.
Why a Deck Inspection Matters More Than You Think
Issues are usually out of sight and out of mind.
