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Owning a home is a significant responsibility. One of the best ways to make sure that your financial investment makes sense for you is to learn how to tackle some basic and important home maintenance tasks. If you’re looking to buy a house or have recently become a homeowner, here are the most important skills to master.Stopping leaky faucets: Leaks can be an annoyance – and an annoying expense if you don’t know how to take care of them. Bob Villa recommends these easy steps to handle it: “Turn …

Finding the right tools can be tough. Not just the best tools for the job – but the best brand of tools, period. Tools are an investment, and most people are wary of spending too much on an overpriced gimmick or spending too little on something that won’t get the job done or will break or wear out too quickly.One way to find out which tool brands are worth trusting is to ask the experts what they use! They know from experience what tools will give you the most bang for your buck. Here are some t …

The summer season is winding down. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and segue into fall. How will you mark the end of summer?Bake up something festiveLabor Day gives you an opportunity to create some fun, patriotic foods. Pies and cupcakes are a Labor Day favorite – with the weather cooling down, bakers can get back to business. Cupcakes are easily frosted in red, white and blue; and pies featuring fruits like strawberries and blueberries are a great nod to both the holiday and the e …

Summer means vacations, grilling with the neighbors, playing catch with the dog and swimming by the lake. It can also mean sunburns, skinned knees and dehydration. Don’t go into summer unprepared. Here are some ways to reduce summer risks.Sunscreen: Practicing sun safety is one of the easiest and most important ways to protect yourself and your family in the summer. It’s obvious to pack sunblock when you’re heading to the beach or down to the pool, but it’s important for you to apply it even on …

Taking on projects around the house can save you money and help you put your own personal touch on your home. Some projects, though, for reasons of safety and level of complication, shouldn’t necessarily be taken on by average homeowners. Here are the top projects that should usually be handled by a professional. Refinishing floors: It’s not difficult to rent your own equipment to refinish hardwood floors. The process is really just sanding off the top layer of wood from flooring. Seems si …