I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Snapping quick photos does seem convenient, but as someone who's still learning the ropes of home ownershi...

Totally agree with checking the obvious stuff first. I've had my share of thermostat weirdness since moving into my first house. A few things I've lea...

Glad you shared this... I'm leaning towards rain barrels myself. As a first-time homeowner, the idea of tenants (or even myself!) messing up filters o...

Pressure regulator swap sounds a bit above my DIY comfort level, but the felt pads tip is something even I can handle. Definitely adding that to my we...

Good points, but honestly, labeling drains and posting lists might not be enough if you've got curious kids around. I've seen my nephew ignore every s...

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself... thought I'd fixed a small leak under the sink, only to find out months later the cabinet floor was basically...

Good tips, thanks—I'm still pretty new to homeownership and sump pumps make me nervous. I've heard about battery backups for power outages...anyone he...