When fall rolls around, there’s always a list of things that need fixing before the weather turns cold—and you don’t need a ...

Cold weather has a way of showing what’s really working on your property—and what’s been hanging on by a thread. When ...

Trim Overhanging Branches: Heavy branches are a major threat, especially during storms or heavy snowfall. A good rule of thumb is to keep tree limbs trimmed back at least ten feet from your roofline.

As adults, we start to notice a slightly odd trend. Namely that you’ve got a favorite burner on the stove, preferred spatula for scrambling eggs and chores you prefer, or utterly loathe, on your to-do ...

Q - My old gutters are sagging and pulling away from the house. What is the best way to get them secured to the house again. A - Re-hanging the gutters. Not my most favorite thing to do, but you might ...

Home flooding caused by major weather events, including hurricanes and torrential rainstorms, is happening with increased frequency—and not every homeowner is prepared. While some are aware that they ...

Proactive maintenance in spring and summer not only prevents costly emergencies but also enhances tenant satisfaction and protects your investment. In Toronto’s variable climate, where spring storms ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We’ve officially reached the dog days of summer, and it’s not just you panting for relief. Your home can ...

Keeping up with household repairs can feel like a never-ending task, especially when life gets busy or budgets are tight. It’s easy to push certain fixes to the bottom of the to-do list, but delaying ...

As I put a ladder up against the front-porch roof one day last month, my neighbor shouted from across the street, “Painting the house?” “Nope,” I said. “Painting the gutters.” She was perplexed, ...