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A clean residential gutter and downspout directing water away from a home foundation

Outdoors

How to Clean Gutters and Check Downspouts to Protect Your Foundation

Learn how cleaning gutters and directing downspout drainage prevents basement leaks roof rot and costly foundation repairs with this straightforward guide

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A homeowner pressing the test button on a kitchen GFCI outlet

Electrical

How to Test and Maintain GFCI Outlets in Your Home

Learn how to test and maintain GFCI outlets to protect your home from electrical shocks and costly repairs. Simple steps and safety advice for every homeowner.

A person standing on a step stool removing the plastic cover from a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan for cleaning

Indoor Health

How to Clean and Maintain Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Learn how to clean and maintain your bathroom exhaust fan to prevent mold growth, protect indoor air quality, and avoid costly drywall and motor repairs.

A homeowner testing a GFCI electrical outlet in a kitchen

Electrical

How to Test and Maintain GFCI Outlets

Learn how to test your home GFCI outlets safely in minutes. This simple monthly check protects your family from electrical shocks and prevents costly wiring repairs.

A homeowner on a ladder cleaning leaves out of a gutter

Seasonal Checklists

How To Prepare Gutters And Downspouts For Fall

Learn how to clean and inspect your gutters before fall weather arrives. Protect your foundation and roof from water damage with this simple seasonal checklist.

Hand pressing the test button on a standard white GFCI outlet in a bathroom

Electrical

How to Test and Maintain Your Homes GFCI Outlets

Learn how to test GFCI outlets to prevent electrical shocks and keep your home safe. A quick monthly check takes minutes and protects your family and appliances.

Homeowner inserting a new air filter into an HVAC unit

Hvac

How to Change Your HVAC Air Filter

Learn how changing your HVAC air filter protects your system, lowers energy bills, and prevents costly heating and cooling repairs.

A person installing new weatherstripping along the edge of a door frame

Energy Efficiency

How to Check and Replace Door Weatherstripping

Drafty doors waste energy and drive up utility bills. Learn how to check and replace weatherstripping in a few simple steps to keep your home comfortable.

A person pressing the test button on a smoke detector with a broom handle

Safety And Security

How to Maintain Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Learn how to test clean and replace your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to protect your home and avoid middle of the night chirping.

A side-by-side comparison of a clean new HVAC filter and a dirty used one

Hvac

How to Change Your HVAC Filter

Learn how to easily change your HVAC air filter. Discover why this simple maintenance task prevents breakdowns, lowers energy bills, and protects your home.