Don't forget the façade when the seasons change. PC Photography/Getty Images The spring season falls between late March and early June. That’s the perfect time of year to declutter and deep clean your ...

If you’re in spring-cleaning mode, it’s important to devote some attention to the outside of your house as well as the inside. One of the most critical home maintenance tasks that should never be ...

Infrequent rainstorms make gutters an afterthought for many Southern California homeowners. Rain or not, gutters need regular maintenance in order to function properly and last the duration of their ...

Spring is the season to tackle many home improvement projects like planting new flowers and painting the exterior of your house, thanks to the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. While fall is ...

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Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important projects on the to-do list yet it’s too often overlooked. Unfortunately, many of us wait until late into the fall season when the very last leaf ...

Cleaning your house’s gutters is a messy job, but someone has to do it. Leaf-clogged, stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, including wet basements, ruined siding or trim, and water-damaged ...

Now is a great time to think about giving the exterior of your home a good cleaning. Winter snow, spring rains, mold, mildew and animals (of both the pet and pest variety) can take their toll on the ...

There are home maintenance tasks most of us dislike doing, and, for a while, it can seem like skipping them isn't a big deal—until it is. Clogged shower drains can lead to mold growth; ignoring a ...

The spring season falls between late March and early June. That’s the perfect time of year to declutter and deep clean your home. However, most of the focus tends to be on the interior rather than the ...