Winter weather can be tough on your home — especially your outdoor faucets. Recently, while clearing snow off my back deck, I ...

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As first-time homeowners, my husband and I have learned a lot of super-simple DIY fixes for little problems and annoyances. A tiny rip in the window screen? Just cover it with mesh tape. Cabinet doors ...

But earlier this spring when we called a plumber after discovering a leak in a guest bathroom faucet, as a last-minute thing, we asked him to check out the butler’s pantry, too. (If we’re paying for ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. But earlier this spring when we called a ...

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 ...