Home Maintenance Checklist Keep your home in good condition by completing these essential home maintenance tasks. Josephine NesbitFeb. 13, 2025 Find the Home That's a Perfect Match Finding your dream home is more than luck. Try three expert strategies to sweeten the deal and lock in a h...
Move Items to Higher Ground The lowest parts of your home are more likely to flood first. When possible, move belongings to the highest point possible, whether that’s a second floor, an attic or the upper part of a split-level home. Don’t try to move heavy ...
For pet food bowls:Never leave pet food out overnight. The best thing would be to feed your pets inside or in the garage, but if that isn’t an option, make sure you bring their bowls inside before it gets dark. For nut and fruit trees:Clean up fallen fruit and nuts as soon as ...
:) I’ve recently created some shelving in our garage though and while it is not suitable for clothes, it has opened up some space for shoes and bag storage. Some of the bigger items that we don’t use regularly have gone up into our loft (attic) also. Reply CarolH July 20, ...
If you need to put it under a bed or store it in the attic until next year, something like this under-the-bed gift wrap storage bag would be perfect! Miscellaneous Christmas Decor And the rest of the rooms that I have in my home have their own large Christmas decor totes: kitchen dec...
So much of keeping your home safe during a freeze involves keeping it warm and making sure that you keep as much heat as possible inside. Here are some ways to keep you and your loved ones (and your house’s pipes!) warm. Shut the garage door.This may be an easy step for some, ...
I don’t mean to sound harsh, especially since it’s clear you’re really trying. But consider this: If a child was clutching an armful of toys in a room with another child who had nothing, what would you think if the first child said, “I want all of my stuff and I don’t car...
Also, auto dealerships and websites such as Kelly Blue Book can be used to provide the fair market value at the time the vehicle was destroyed. Personal property The IRS recommends drawing a floor plan of each room, including kitchen, basement, garage and attic, and drawing th...
shutoff valve might be in a basement, crawlspace, closet or garage, but should never be covered over with drywall; look for an access panel or hose bibb. In an emergency, you can also shut off your water from the outside water meter, but the valve might require special tools to turn....
Some properties have the potential for a convertible space (not listed in the square footage), like an attic, basement, or garage; others do not. Outdoor living space has become extremely important to buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors, and homes with decks, porches, ...