How to Air Seal an Attic Before Insulation (The Missing Step)
Planning to upgrade your attic insulation this spring? Don't skip the most critical step. Learn how to find and seal hidden air leaks to keep your upstairs cool and slash your AC bills.
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Thermostat Reading Wrong Temperature? How to Fix It Fast
Is your thermostat reading 72 degrees but your house feels like a sauna? Learn how to troubleshoot and fix a thermostat that is displaying the wrong temperature before the summer heat arrives.
AC Not Cooling Upstairs? How to Balance Your Home Airflow
Struggling with a freezing downstairs and a sweltering second floor? Learn how to balance your HVAC dampers and fix your home's airflow without an expensive service call.
How Much Attic Insulation Do I Need? A Quick R-Value Guide
Is your second floor uncomfortably hot during the summer? Learn how to check your attic insulation, understand R-values, and lower your cooling bills before the heat hits.
How to Fix a Wobbling Ceiling Fan (And Stop the Clicking)
Stop the annoying clicking and scary wobbling before the summer heat hits. Learn how to diagnose, tighten, and balance your ceiling fan in under 30 minutes.
Should Crawl Space Vents Be Open or Closed in Summer?
Wondering what to do with your foundation vents as the weather warms up? Discover why modern building science says keeping them closed is the best way to prevent mold, rot, and moisture damage.
How to Clean Sliding Door Tracks and Fix a Sticky Door
Restore that effortless, one-finger glide to your patio door. Learn the right way to clean your tracks, the danger of standard lubricants, and how to adjust your rollers.
How to Stop a Sweating Toilet Tank Before It Ruins Your Floor
As spring turns to sticky summer, a sweating toilet tank can pool water and ruin your bathroom subfloor. Learn how to diagnose the dripping and stop the condensation.
How to Reduce Basement Humidity and Prevent Summer Mold
As spring rains transition into sticky summer heat, cool basements often begin to 'sweat.' Learn how to diagnose moisture sources, properly size a dehumidifier, and stop condensation before mold takes hold.
10 Clever DIY Backyard Lifehacks Every Homeowner Needs
Get your outdoor space ready for summer with these 10 clever, inexpensive DIY backyard lifehacks. From natural weed killers to squeaky gate fixes, save time and money this weekend.
How to Prep Your Fireplace for Summer (and Save on AC)
An unsealed summer fireplace lets expensive AC escape and pulls humid, stale air into your home. Learn how to clean, seal, and prep your hearth for the warmer months.
How to Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan Before Summer
As mid-spring rolls into summer, rising humidity combined with hot showers creates the perfect breeding ground for mold. Learn how to clean your bathroom exhaust fan to protect your home's air quality.
How to Prep Your Gas Grill for Summer and Avoid Flare-Ups
Don't let hidden winter damage ruin your first backyard barbecue. Learn how to safely prep your gas grill for summer by checking for propane leaks, clearing spider webs from burner tubes, and removing fire-hazard grease.
How to Switch Your Furnace Humidifier to Summer Mode
Don't let your air conditioner work overtime this year. Learn how to switch your whole-house humidifier to summer mode to save energy and prevent frozen AC coils.
How to Clean Your Window AC Unit Before the Summer Heat
Before wrestling your window AC into the frame, give it a deep clean. Learn how to safely dismantle, vacuum, and wash your unit to prevent musty smells and high energy bills.
How to Check Attic Ventilation and Lower Your Summer AC Bill
Stop cooling a 150-degree attic. Learn how to inspect and clear your attic ventilation to lower your AC bills and keep your second floor comfortable.
How to Clean Window Screens and Prevent Summer Bugs
Get your windows ready for fresh summer air. Learn how to safely wash window screens without stretching the mesh, and patch minor tears to keep mosquitoes outside where they belong.
How to Check Weatherstripping and Keep Summer Heat Out
Don't let your expensive air conditioning seep out the window. Learn how to inspect, remove, and replace your home's weatherstripping before the summer heat hits.
A Quick Pre-Vacation Home Checklist for Total Peace of Mind
Don't let a flooded basement or high energy bill ruin your summer trip. Follow this 30-minute pre-vacation home shutdown routine to protect your property and save money.
Spring Lawn Prep: How to Get Your Grass Ready for Summer
Rushing to fertilize or mow too early can damage your lawn's root system. Learn the correct order of operations for spring yard prep to build a resilient, green foundation.