Not everyone has to worry about pipes freezing in the winter, but much of America does. If the temperature in your area routinely drops to 20 degrees or below, it will be worth your time and energy to prepare and maintain your home to prevent your pipes from bursting. Pipes burst when an ice blockage […]

Fall is the time when kids go back to school and people begin to look forward to the holidays. With the onset of winter weather, you’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. Everyone has their usual list of fall home maintenance needs — cleaning the gutters, clearing the patio, adding insulation where needed — […]

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, you’ll probably be spending less time outdoors, which means less time in the garden. While there won’t be the joy of watching things grow from seed to flower to fruit, there is still plenty of work to do. Some people even argue that fall preparation […]

It’s not a job that anyone looks forward to, but it’s one of the most important things you can do in the fall for your home. Cleaning the gutters can take a little while, but if they aren’t cleaned, water can build up next to your home and cause rot on wooden surfaces, pull off […]

With colder temperatures coming, you might be thinking about making some additions that will help your home and your pocketbook get through the winter unscathed. Many people automatically think of drafty places in the home like doorsills or older windows. It’s a great idea to pay attention to these, but insulation actually has a much […]

Maybe it’s going back to school, maybe it’s the shorter days or maybe it’s the blinding lights signaling the holiday season ahead, but fall home improvement projects often get tossed aside or neglected in favor of more exciting, interesting or pressing activities. This short checklist will help guide you to the most important elements to […]

The site of so many good times in the summer, your deck won’t see a lot of action through the winter, but to make sure it is in good shape for the coming summer, it’s good to prepare your outdoor area in the fall. While you’re adding storm windows, checking insulation and putting the garden […]

With an older home, everything comes in multiples, and Karen and Pete Staples’ antique Auburn farmhouse is no exception. Based on the red brick foundation and the attached barn or carriage house, Pete estimated that the Turner Street house was likely built around 1915. Said Pete, “All the rooms have two or three doors and […]