Create a rich plant basin to collect and filter rain-water runoff from gutters By Jeanne Huber of This Old House magazine Photo by David Hymel, Rain Dog Designs During a downpour at a typical house in many…
Spring Maintenance Checklist: Utilizing Landscaping and Water Flow Management to Prevent Water Damage to your Interior Spring showers create the beautiful foliage that punctuates the months of April and May but it can also wreak havoc on your interior. Prevent…
Biological Pollutants in the Home Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least…
Hallelujah. Spring has arrived. For those of us who’ve been trapped inside our homes to stay out of the cold, we get to rediscover the outside world again. It’s also time for some home maintenance items that will help you…
Besides cleaning closets and planting flowers and cool-weather vegetables, spring should involve scrutinizing the condition of a house following the rough winter. Repairs and replacements won’t just help owners enjoy their properties more; they’ll also keep energy costs down as…
Too many homeowners believe spring maintenance is all about the cleaning. Sure, spring cleaning comprises a big chunk of any spring home maintenance schedule, but maintenance aimed at various structures, appliances, and systems within the home is, arguably, just…