By: Jamie Wiebe It’s best to winterize your pipes before the snow sets in. But don’t fret if you forgot — there are still ways to help keep pipes from bursting, like running your faucets and opening cabinet doors New homeowners may have heard that winterization is important, but in the hubbub of your first […]
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Don’t Fire Up Your New Home’s Fireplace Until You Read This
Don’t Fire Up Your New Home’s Fireplace Until You Read This By: Lisa Kahn Before you light that first fire of the season, you’ll want to check that your fireplace and chimney are working properly. Image: awspooner The charming fireplace in your new home is one of the details you love most. No doubt you’re […]
Why is My Home Freezing (and How Do I Fix It)?
By: Stacey Freed Here’s how to tighten up your home for warmth and energy savings. If your home feels chilly even when the heat’s on, chances are your house has an air leak or two. Image: Paige French/Offset.com If you’re cold inside your home this winter, odds are it’s because the heat — which you […]