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You’ve Probably Never Heard of the Most Expensive Home Maintenance Task
JaniceHazeldine/iStockYou did it. After years of saving, you mustered up a down payment, your credit was strong enough to secure a mortgage, and you were able to fight off the hordes of other buyers to...
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Does My Roof Need to Be Repaired or Replaced? Telltale Signs You Need to Act
BanksPhotos/iStockIf it’s been a while since you gave much thought to the literal roof over your head, now’s the time to make sure all is well. Determining whether your roof needs to be repaired or...
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Watch Out for These Red Flags When Buying a Home
Oh, those crafty sellers, disguising the deferred maintenance of their homes! If a seller can sell their house without spending thousands of dollars on a re-do of a moldy basement, they probably will....
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DIY Repairs You Can Handle and the Ones To Leave for Your Landlord
asiseeit/iStockIf you want easy lease renewals, low-to-no annual rent increases and more freedom, you’ll want to make sure your landlord enjoys having you as a tenant. How do you make the landlord like...
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8 Energy Saving Tips to Cut Your Heating and Cooling Bills
mrPliskin/iStockMost energy saving tips are designed to save you a few bucks throughout the year, but how do you know which tips to up your energy efficiency are going to offer the most bang for your...
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Metal Door Damage: How to Fix Rust and Dents
Metal doors are popular choices for entryways, because they are extremely durable and exceptionally strong. A metal door will provide many years of protection while giving your home a beautiful look...
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Storm Door Closer: How to Install or Replace
Storm door closer. Credit: How to with GEO / YouTube A storm door closer is a pneumatic tube-shaped mechanism that allows the door to close gradually on its own so it doesn’t bang shut. Depending on...
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How to Get Your House Ready to Sell
House: Hill Street Studios/Getty Images; trainer: Ljupco/iStockIf you’re hoping to sell your home soon—ideally for top dollar—you’ll first want to take a step back and assess what you’re selling. Is...
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7 Life-Saving Tools Every New Homeowner Needs
Jack_Art/iStockHomes are like high-maintenance relationships: They demand a ton of upkeep to keep from falling apart. And that’s why the right tools are absolutely essential to a homeowner. While you...
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How to Repair a Leaky Roof and Live to Tell the Tale
Andrew Bret Wallis/Getty ImagesYou wake up after a rainstorm to find a puddle on your living room floor. It doesn’t take a cardiothoracic surgeon to deduce that you have a leaky roof. Sure, you may...
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8 Terrible Habits Homeowners Should Ditch in 2017
diego_cervo/iStockWe hate to be scolds, but it’s time to break those deplorable habits that are hurting your home. No, a home does not actually feel pain, and, much like the American electorate, it can...
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Gutter Repair: How to Repair and Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts
Highwaystarz-Photography/iStockGutter repair and maintenance can be a giant headache for homeowners—nobody likes grabbing fistfuls of muck out of gutters. But catching leaves, twigs, and dirt isn’t the...
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Water Damage Restoration Tips Hurricane Victims Often Miss
Marc Bruxelle/iStockIn the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, many homeowners are struggling to get up to speed on water damage restoration—the process it takes to repair a home that’s endured a flood...
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How to Repair Drywall Just Like the Pros: A Homeowner’s Guide
lovro77/iStockLearning how to repair drywall can save a homeowner time and potentially a fair amount of money. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and...
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