Knowing how to winterize a house inside and out is essential for keeping your home warm and dry throughout the winter period – it will also save you from potentially expensive and destructive problems ...

The most wonderful time of the year is made much less so when you throw in an unexpected plumbing disaster. Before the first frost hits, now's the time to get your house ready to take on cold weather ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...

Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...

From frozen pipes and to roof damage, winter snowstorms can wreak havoc. Learn how to protect your home and family now to ...

Leaving your house empty for the winter is a wonderful feeling when you're escaping to a warmer location, but returning home to a burst water pipe and a flooded basement is a nightmare no one wants to ...