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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist When winter departs, it's time to check for damage and prepare for the hot weather ahead. With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. Now that the threat of winter storms has passed, you ...

How to Clean Your Dryer Vent and Duct

How to Clean a Dryer Vent Yourself About a third of house fires are caused by clogged dryer vents. Protect yourself and your family by regularly clearing out dryer vents. Plus, clean vents will help your dryer run more efficiently Clogged dryer vents are one of the leading causes of residential fires ...

How to Change Your Furnace Filter

Do you know how to change your home air filter? Changing a furnace filter is perhaps the quickest and easiest way to maximize the efficiency of your heating system—and to help purify your home’s air. Doing so is easier than you think. The procedure should take all of five or ten minutes. ...

How to Install a New Programmable Thermostat

Easy DIY Guide to Installing a Digital Thermostat A simple guide to replacing your old thermostat with a digital model If your home has an older thermostat, installing a new digital thermostat is sure to be an upgrade. Old thermostats, especially analog ones, can be inefficient and lead to high heating and ...