Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. vchal / Shutterstock.com The beauty of owning a home is the equity, but the downside is the responsibility for repairs. Fixing up ...

Whether you’re a renter or an owner, knowing how to patch up a damaged wall will save you time and money. You can do it! Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Photographs and Video by Clark Hodgin ...

A clogged kitchen sink is a high-priority maintenance issue. Left unattended, the smell of grime and rotten food permeates the kitchen and leaves you without the area where you strain water, wash your ...

How many homeowners does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Just one, but when the fixture hangs from a 12-foot ceiling, it’s no joke. Even if you’re the handy type who’s always clambered up ladders and ...

From foundation problems to failing HVAC systems, a single major repair can derail even the most carefully planned budget. According to Hippo Insurance, 46% of homeowners spent more than $5,000 out of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Property maintenance can be tough. How do you get management to fix things? You have to tell your landlord. And when I say you have to tell them, I mean tell them in writing, a ...