The weather says spring is here, meteorologically speaking. You might have spring break vacations on your mind, but your house is probably in need of a spring spruce-up. Treat yourself to a trip after ...

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 ...

Now that spring is in full bloom, you have probably wandered around the exterior of your home and noticed how dirty everything has gotten over the winter. From the siding, brick, patio, deck and ...

Exterior upkeep may increase your home’s overall value and curb appeal. Also, many of these actions will protect your home from the elements, saving you the cost of larger repairs down the road.

There are a variety of factors to keep in mind when you are deciding when to paint the exterior of the home. If you choose to paint during the wrong season, time of day, or weather then you may end up ...

As spring warms up, it’s an excellent time to give your home’s exterior a once-over in preparation for summer. Oftentimes, the winter months conceal damage you may want to repair as quickly as ...