Houselogic: Maintenance & Repair Content

Idaho Home Owner Wakes to Swarm of Bees in Yard

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:42:39 -0400

What would you do if you woke up and found your front yard carpeted in bees?

Who Wins the War Over Air Conditioning in Your Home?

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:16:35 -0400

As summer begins, the battle for the thermostat can get heated. Here are our stories from the front. How do you draw the battle line in your home?

Never Wash a Window Again

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:06:17 -0400

MIT researchers have developed glass that cleans itself. Is spring cleaning without window washing in our future?

Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:14:50 -0400

Recalled Safety 1st toilet and cabinet locks fail to secure homes.

New Appliance Standards Will Save Home Owners Hundreds on Utility Bills, DOE Says

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:55:33 -0400

New federal energy efficiency standards for appliances will save home owners hundreds on utility bills.

Which TV Mom Are You?

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:13:45 -0400

Motherhood and homemaking aren’t exact sciences; we all have our serene June Cleaver days and spicier Mommie Dearest days. It brings to mind all the classic moms we see on TV sitcoms and reality series -- women who portray motherhood from every angle imaginable. Do you see yourself in those TV moms? Which one are you most like? Take our quiz to find out! Happy Mother’s Day!

What I Learned from Mom

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:29:05 -0400

Bequeathed to you: Motherly hits — and misses — that have made these 'home' writers and experts smarter home owners.

Pests Appearing Due to Mild Winter

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:55:47 -0400

A warm spring lures home pests out of hiding early.

Tips for Replacing a Sump Pump

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:17:39 -0400

Replacing a sump pump isn’t rocket science, but you should buy a new one well before your old pump poops out, leaving you high and not-so-dry.

Circular Saw Blades Recalled: They Can Fall Through Packaging

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:30:22 -0400

CPSC is recalling 55,000 packages of circular saw blades that can fall through packaging and cut consumers.

CPSC Recalls 90,000 STOK Gas Grills

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:09:16 -0400

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled almost 90,000 gas grills sold at Home Depot because they can leak propane and ignite.

5 DIY Home Improvements to Boost Your Home’s Value

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:20:22 -0400

Five low-cost DIY home improvements can add big dollars to your home’s value.

Pinterest-ed in Winning an iPod? Enter Our Spring Cleaning Pinaway! (closed)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:57:26 -0400

Enter HouseLogic’s spring cleaning Pinterest giveaway by April 29, 2012, for a chance to win an iPod Touch.

Spring Cleaning List

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:52:53 -0400

Don’t you just love that feeling you get when you check items off a list? Get that adrenaline going with our spring cleaning list.

When’s the Best Time to Buy Appliances?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:04:49 -0400

In the market for a new appliance? Timing is everything. We’ve found a website that’ll tell you if now is a good time to buy.

Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances the Easy Way

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:09:50 -0400

If Mr. Clean isn’t magically popping into your kitchen to make it sparkle, you still can get that clean satisfaction with these easy appliance cleaning tips.

How to Get Rid of Ticks

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:49:15 -0400

Here are two ways to get rid of ticks in your yard before they make you sick.

Share Your Favorite Song to Clean By

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:40:40 -0400

Time to get musically motivated for spring cleaning! What’s your jam?

Spring Cleaning the Anti-Martha Way

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:09:55 -0400

Martha Stewart spring cleans like a pro — because she is a pro. But the rest of us seek an easier way. Welcome to <i>The Anti-Martha Stewart Spring Cleaning Guide.</i>

Winged Ants or Termites? How to Tell Them Apart

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:49:29 -0400

It’s spring, which means winged ants and termites are searching for new homes. Here’s how to tell them apart and keep them away from your house.