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Maintenance

Just like your car needs regular oil changes, your home needs some TLC to keep it running efficiently and smoothly…

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8 Safety Tips to Protect Your Property on Halloween

Prep your home for an amazing Halloween to welcome trick-or-treaters (and thwart thieves) with these home safety tips for Halloween

September 18, 2023October 4, 2025
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5 Key Types of Home Maintenance (Every Homeowner Should Know)

5 different types of home maintenance every homeowner should know to keep their home running smoothly and safely

June 15, 2023October 4, 2025
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3 Simple Ways to Track Appliance Maintenance

Don’t get caught busting your budget with appliance repairs or replacements. Track appliance maintenance with these 3 simple options.

March 11, 2023February 19, 2026
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How Does a Circuit Panel Work?  14 Basics for Homeowners

Unsure how to navigate your home’s electrical system? Here’s 14 basic things every homeowner should know about how their circuit panels works.

February 9, 2023October 4, 2025
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11 Best Places to Keep Spare House Keys

Keep your home safe and secure with these ingenious ways to store spare house keys, from planters with secret compartments to clever thermometers!

December 2, 2022February 19, 2026
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5 Reasons Why Old Houses Are More Likely to Catch Fire [And What to Do About It]

Own an old house? Learn these 5 reasons why old houses are more likely to catch fire AND what you can do to protect it.

October 23, 2022October 4, 2025
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9 Tips to Prep for a Home Energy Audit

Don’t prep for a home energy audit without these 9 tips! A little homework goes a long way to get maximum energy-efficient savings.

September 28, 2022October 4, 2025
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11 Benefits of Home Maintenance (and Why It’s Worth Every Penny)

Motivate yourself off the couch and take care of your home with these 11 financial, mental, physical and environmental benefits of home maintenance.

May 29, 2022October 4, 2025
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12 Newbie House Painting Mistakes [How to Avoid]

STOP! Before you pick up a paint brush, avoid these 12 newbie house painting mistakes to get a more professional-looking job.

April 20, 2022October 4, 2025
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Categories Home & Garden, Maintenance

8 Free Ways to Detect Drafty Windows & Doors

Feeling a bit chilly this winter? Here’s some free ways to detect drafty windows and doors to seal in the heat and lower your heating bill.

March 11, 2022December 5, 2023

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