Southern Living on MSN

How Often To Test Your Sump Pump To Prevent Costly Water Damage

If a sump pump fails, you can end up with water damage in your basement or crawl space. Test your sump pump before the next ...
WWLP Springfield on MSN

Overheated sump pump causes basement fire in Orange

The Orange Fire Department is reminding residents of fire safety tips after putting out a basement fire Friday night.
The Family Handyman on MSN

10 Vital Home Maintenance Tasks You’ll Regret If You Forget

Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, ...

I’m a Real Estate Agent: These 5 Features Can Drop Your Home’s Value by at Least $10K

Certain features or issues like these can keep you from a sale or knock the price down considerably -- potentially upwards of ...

Disaster Recovery Is Big Business

Investors are on the hunt for companies powering the disaster industrial complex, which are fueling US growth and outpacing ...
Fix It Homestead on MSN

10 things you forget to prep until the weather turns ugly

Every year, the first storm or cold snap catches people off guard. You think you’re ready—until the power flickers or the ...
Wire Service Canada

A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Local Plumber

When water's pooling on your bathroom floor at 11 PM, panic mode kicks in. You frantically Google "plumber near me" and cross ...
The New York Times

How to Wash a Comforter

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jackie Reeve Jackie Reeve is a writer covering all things bedding. She has ...