Danny Lipford
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The very top of your home could one day bring one of your very biggest home-maintenance bills. Roof-replacement costs often land between $10,000 and $15,000—and...
Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?
There will come a day when your furnace will leave you cold. The typical furnace lasts around 15 years, and even if yours seems fully...
What Is a Sump Pump…and Why Do I Need One?
Sump pumps have a thankless job. Hidden away in the corner of a home’s basement or crawl space, they’re out of sight and out of...
Maintaining a Solid Foundation
A home’s foundation is so important that it’s even mentioned in the Bible—“the wise man builds on solid rock, the fool on sand.” But since...
Make Your Roof Last… and Last
Most homeowners would rather not think about their roofs. They’re expensive to install and expensive to replace and, thanks to the high-stakes job they have...
DIY Mistakes Even Experienced Homeowners Make
Experienced do-it-yourselfers can handle a host of home projects, but overconfidence and other issues occasionally derail their efforts and lead to wasted time, wasted materials...
New Ways to Heat Your Home
Homeowners have more home-heating options beyond furnaces and boilers—among them, radiant floor heating, solar heating, wood stoves and, the newest, an air-source heat pump.
Clever Solutions for Tricky Home-Cleaning Tasks
There are simple solutions to many of the most challenging of your cleaning tasks ranging from ovens to shower doors.
How to Avoid Costly Water Damage
Water damage is the most common cause of insurance claims. Reduce your risk by avoiding these 5 common mistakes.
Turn Your Garage Into an Office…a Family Room…a Man Cave…or…
Homeowners in search of extra room often wonder whether it’s worth converting their garage into living space. The dollars and cents of these projects can...
The Best Equipment You Can Buy for Your Lawn
From lawnmowers and trimmers to weed-maintenance tools and leaf-blowers, here’s a rundown of the best lawn-care equipment on the market.