Homeowner How-Tos

Does your home contain asbestos? Learn which areas of a house are more likely to contain asbestos and the steps you can take to prevent it from harming yourself and your family.

Safeguard your home from the damage and mess of an animal infestation. Learn some pest control tips and tricks to keep wildlife outside where it belongs.

Flooded basement? Don’t stress yet. Follow these 5 steps to quickly find the source of the flood, get water out of the basement and start cleaning up.

Homeowners insurance can be confusing, so before rushing to file a claim, learn when to use your home insurance and what is covered.

Seeing signs of water damage in your home? Learn how to identify the common causes and prevent future home water leaks.

Sometimes the best way to cool a house doesn’t involve an air conditioner. Beat the summer heat and save on energy costs with these A/C alternatives.

Nothing lasts forever - do you know the average life of your appliances? Find out with our guide on when to replace each one and how much it costs.

Nearly 45 percent of homes aren’t code compliant - find out the most common building code violations and what you can do about them.

Expecting, and not sure what home projects need to be done before your baby arrives? Learn how to prepare for a new baby with our nesting to-do list.

It’s important to address foundation problems as soon as possible. Read through our helpful guide to ensure your home’s foundation is in good shape.

Learn the 5 steps to take when a pipe bursts, along with expert insights on cleaning up the water leak and how to prevent frozen pipes to begin with.