Have you ever used a new appliance and had the whole house experience a blackout? If you've been living in the same home for years, blackouts might be a regular occurrence.

If you’re growing mold and mildew on your home’s siding, now’s a good time to clean it. If you’ve never done this before, you may not know where to start. Depending on the size of your home and the amount of debris on it, a simple garden house may not provide you with much help. A pressure washer and a scrub brush will do the trick.

If you live in an older home, chances are some things may not be working as well as they used to. In some cases, problems in your home can lead to unsafe conditions. As a homeowner, it’s important to know the signs that something in your home is unsafe, as it can help protect you and your family.

Keeping your deck looking nice is a tough job. Mother Nature throws a lot of different weather elements at it. As an owner of a cedar deck, I’ve spent plenty of hours trying to keep it looking its best. If summer has been simply too hot or you’ve been putting it off, now may be the time to start thinking about it.

If you’re purchasing a new homeowner’s insurance policy, the insurance company will want to inspect your home. They do this to make sure you have adequate coverage in case there’s a loss. Typically, these inspections take place outside the home. Sometimes, however, they may need to enter your home. The value or age of your home, or having a wood-burning device inside it, are some reasons why.