Now that spring is here, homeowners everywhere are taking stock of their properties and identifying areas to fix up before summer. Spring cleaning can be a big undertaking, so we've put together a simple spring home maintenance checklist to get you started.1. Change Your AC FilterAs the mercury continues to creep up, you'll soon want to turn on [...]

Multigenerational households are becoming more popular in the U.S. As of 2014, nearly 1 in 5 households had more than one generation living under one roof, the highest percentage since the 1950s, according to Pew Research Center.The multigenerational household looks different for each family. Sometimes a grandparent lives with an adult child [...]

As winter gives way to spring, residents are getting ready for warmer weather. For some, this might mean putting away winter coats and taking out shorts, sandals and Frisbees. During this time, it's also important to ensure your home is prepared to handle the rising temperatures.Before winter, you likely had your furnace inspected to ensure it was [...]

Moving into a new home involves a lot of coordination. Between finalizing the purchase of the home, boxing up all your possessions and finally moving in, it's important not to neglect setting up utilities.Figuring out how to set up utilities when buying a house involves plenty of moving parts in and of itself. If you've never used propane for [...]

Spring brings showers and blooming flowers, but for some people, this season also brings allergies. About 7 percent of the population experiences seasonal allergies, according to Time.If you're one of these people, or a seasonal allergy sufferer lives in your home, it may be a good idea to begin taking steps to reduce the effects that allergens and [...]

Homeowners who upgrade their wood burning fireplaces to gas models will appreciate the much easier maintenance requirements. But even though gas fireplaces are relatively low-maintenance, there are still some cleaning and upkeep responsibilities to keep in mind. Gas Fireplace Annual Maintenance Once a year, anyone who uses their gas fireplace [...]

When you drive your car, you likely glance down at the fuel gauge every so often to make sure you're not running on empty. If your tank is low, you probably seek out the nearest gas station.If you heat your home with fuel oil, it's similarly important to keep an eye on your oil tank gauge. When it's getting low, you won't find the [...]