Doing these tasks just once a month can go a long way towards protecting your greatest investment — your home. 1. Check The Monthly Cost of Running an Appliance Determine how much each appliance in your home costs you in electricity to run each month. Knowing that helps you better manage your electricity use, decide which…
As the temperature starts to take a dip, there are some simple things you can do to cut back on heating bills. Beyond replacing old windows and increasing insulation, here are 19 unexpected ways you can keep your house warm this winter. 1. Check the Radiators If you have furniture blocking the radiators, you’re blocking heat…
How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds. Nothing makes a bad morning worse than a frosted windshield. Hopping into your car when you’re running late, only to be faced with an opaque window covered in ice, is a frustrating experience. Especially because scraping it clean is such a long and arduous process.…
Put your pantry in order (at last!) with these simple tips. 1. Divide Your Pantry Into Zones Every pantry worth its salt (pun intended) is divvied up into “zones,” or various cooking stations based on your day-to-day needs. Once you settle on the categories—such as weeknight dinners or holiday baking—assign an area in your pantry…
Think of these small steps as vitamins for a healthy home. Do them just once a year and you’ll save a bundle in emergency service calls. 1. Drain Your Hot Water Heater “Sediment builds up over time at the bottom of the tank, causing corrosion,” says John Bodrozic, co-founder of HomeZada. “Partially draining it removes…