Repair & Maintenance

If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.

When a home is extremely dated or downright dilapidated, you have many more options than just moving or taking a wrecking ball to it. As these remarkable makeovers prove, a well-planned and well-executed renovation can transform even the most ramshackle dwellings into elegant residences.

Master these tricks for using ice melt correctly to keep your walkways, driveways, and other surfaces safe to navigate.

Try a new way of taking off existing floor molding without damaging it—or your walls. Armed with this innovative tool and a novel technique, you’ll make fast, clean, and easy work of the task.

Regular cleaning helps preserve pewter tableware and decor. This guide can help you care for this soft, durable, and beautiful metal.

Conceal an unsightly water stain on the ceiling—and stop the leak that caused it—with these stain-fighting tips.

Sometimes you need to play detective to determine the source of a washing machine malfunction. Use the following clues to help find the cause of your leaky washer, so you can decide if it’s a DIY fix or you need to call in a pro.

Repair peeling or bubbling wallpaper yourself with a few simple supplies and these pro techniques.

Sealing drafts is one of the best—and smartest—ways to reduce your home’s energy costs in winter and summer alike. While the concept is easy to understand, there’s plenty to know about the various types of weatherstripping products and how they are best used.

If you smoke detector is chirping or beeping, it might be trying to tell you something. Keep your home protected with proper smoke alarm maintenance.