I’ve selected three of the top things you can do with ease to prevent service calls or damage to the delicate surfaces of ...

While water usually drains naturally, a few tips can help speed things up and prevent swimmer’s ear, a common infection after ...

The decision to leave the curtain open or closed may matter as part of a larger effort to dry out your bathroom and prevent mold growth.

Your basement is probably hiding more junk than treasure. Recent reporting on home organization is blunt that many stored ...

Ventilation and the right insulation are keys to preventing ice dams and roof damage in long, snowy Wisconsin winters.

Dahlias tubers that are stored indoors in winter are susceptible to getting dried out. But if that happens, there are ways to ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds of ways to dry a wet basement, ranging from simple weekend fixes to more ...

Check for a cleanout plug inside the floor drain to get rid of a sewer smell in the bathroom or laundry room. Remove the grate that covers the opening and make sure there’s a plug inside the drain ...

Try to keep tools off the ground and out of direct sunlight since this helps prevent wear on the handles. If you have to keep ...

I have witnessed the water leaks caused by ice dams. I have repaired the damage. I have vowed never to let it happen again.

Long-awaited city regulations to let basement residences get legalized could add risks for homeowners, housing advocates and lawyers say.

SKAGIT COUNTY — The sun set Thursday over the soggy and worried people of Western Washington while the fast-running Skagit ...