The Trouble with Gutters
Exterior, Featured, Roofing by Jerri Farris
Maintaining gutters and downspouts is one of the most often overlooked jobs around the house. It is also one of the most important, since clogged or leaking gutters can quickly lead to rotten fascia boards, peeling paint, or worse. Read in full.
How to Winterize Roses
Featured, Flowers, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day
If you live in a cold climate and grow tender hybrid tea, grandiflora, or floribunda roses, you may want to provide them with some winter protection before the temperatures dip too low. Follow these steps to make sure your roses are healthy and protected this winter. Read in full.
Fall Maintenance Checklist
CBS The Early Show, Exterior, Featured, Lawn and Garden, Repairs and Installation by Danny Lipford
With the feel of fall in the air, it’s time to think about getting your home ready for colder weather. Much of the routine maintenance that needs to be done this time of year will not only help keep you cozy this winter, it will also save money on your heating bill and protect your biggest investment—your home. Read in full.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Saws
Featured, Tools & Hardware by Sheila Carlson Wilkinson
Handsaws come in a wide range of styles from rip and crosscut saws to coping and keyhole saws. There are saws used for making straight and curved cuts on materials ranging from wood and plastic to metal and drywall. Find out how to match the right saw to the right job. Read in full.
