<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Home-maintenance ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/household/home-maintenance Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Firefighters Warn to Never Leave This Everyday Kitchen Item on a Windowsill – And Where to Safely Store It Instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/never-keep-glass-jars-bottles-on-windowsills-fire-pro-warns tXXcwzqSCUt2SWp6k9cW5e Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sick of Your Rugs Sliding Around the Floor? 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Experts Weigh In ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/what-temperature-do-pipes-freeze vf9PsFdtSVeotcMoWwsWJ7 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Signs That Your Pipes Have Frozen – Spotting These Signals Could Save You a Fortune on Emergency Plumbing Fees ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/signs-your-pipes-have-frozen CD37uSpqcRMpy4gMrkcjEZ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Hook a Generator Up to Your House Safely – Simple Tips From a Master Electrician to Protect Your Home from Outages ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-hook-up-generator-to-your-house-safely-simply SVz6BmkciJWdWDtJ3ksgac Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should You Do Laundry During a Winter Storm? 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https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/secure-these-3-spots-before-this-weekends-storm-2026 WmyBk3RRqtd5uqociUmoD7 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Ego Snow Shovel Is 'Powerful, Lightweight, and a Huge Time Saver,' According to Shoppers – It's Ideal for Shoveling Driveways In Just One Charge ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ego-snow-shovel-is-a-time-saver 4ZTuhiYWq2MLNeQ2whLicQ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Ideal Time to Salt a Driveway – Why Timing Matters So Much for Safe, Ice-Free Results ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ideal-time-to-salt-a-driveway 235BNBKBmcF7pERMKsTrEg Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Energy Experts Warn This Common Charging Habit Could Spark a Fire – This Simple Step 'Reduces This Risk Entirely,' They Recommend ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/common-charging-habit-could-spark KkAq5ytn6jNLArVUZLaNAE Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Fireplace Is a Ticking Time Bomb, Warn HVAC Pros – This $10 Maintenance Trick Will Increase Safety All Winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/essential-creosote-remover-for-fireplaces ChaaaXk5QMWu3YzAMV8dpX Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prevent Frozen Pipes With the $12 Frost King Faucet Cover Plumbing Pros Use at Home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/frost-king-faucet-cover-plumbing-pros-use-at-home cc8PM9vKH7hFUGTdEQtsJh Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 2-Minute DIY Rule Keeps Home Maintenance Under Control – Plus 3 Easy Tasks to Do Today ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/two-minute-diy-rule-home-maintenance ytEoTdQhVpBhr2hQmU9L4j Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Use $15 Driveway Markers to Make Snow Clearing Safer and Easier – It Will Prevent Costly Mistakes too, Say Pros ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/driveway-markers-make-snow-clearing-safer UNCcCrYA4jhErcgCFWDaX8 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 Rules Home Experts Always Follow During Snow Weather Warnings to Avoid Damage and Costly Repairs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/home-rules-for-snow-weather-warnings-avoid-damage fiZQQ8t6ZqQNj222SzyvZm Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fire Pros Say This Simple Fire-Side Item Can Put Out Flames in Seconds – and It Looks Stylish, Too ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/stylish-stainless-steel-sand-bucket-for-fireplace-safety Ky8X2zYDwghYwWGyf8bdyc Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Emergency Pros Reveal 5 Quick Steps You Must Take at Home as Extreme Cold Weather Hits – Prevent Frozen Pipes, Heat Loss, and Damage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/quick-steps-you-must-take-home-as-extreme-cold-weather-hits-eastern-us LWxLqPbfufJ32nDKibQaWG Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ignoring These 3 Ice Dam Warning Signs After Snow Can Lead to Serious Water Damage and Costly Repairs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ice-dam-warning-signs-after-snow on6K553a2tZWQmNFzUKwEM Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners Are Urged to Find and Label This Crucial Valve Now – Struggling to Find It During Leaks Could Mean $1,000s Extra in Repairs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/find-label-water-valve RJDfez6vWaEPWQqZUa9PjD Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:53:10 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plumbing Pros Always Remove This 1 Item From Yards In Winter to Avoid Burst Pipes Indoors ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/always-remove-hose-from-spigots-in-winter J2gZqUuuodk92UKuYfP5wF Tue, 16 Dec 2025 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Know You’re Supposed To Clean This Tiny Furnace Part – Skip It, and You Could Lose Heat on the Coldest Night ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-clean-furnace-flame-sensor vHWm8i48kAhmGVwcTtXYkE Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Homeowners Urged to Switch From Damaging Ice Melt to This 'Reliably Safe' Non-Toxic Alternative – It Works in Minutes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/non-toxic-ice-melt-alternative zwdsRPBd7YpBtECSaAtU4m Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Winter Deep-Clean Checklist Professional Cleaners Swear By in December – 5 Things You Should Never Leave Until Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/winter-deep-clean-checklist-professional-cleaners-swear-by 9xMk9wfTrsXYCUx7aPEWEj Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Households Urged Not to Pour Boiling Water Down Drains This Winter – Plumbing Pros Warn It's a ‘Disaster in Slow Motion’ and to Try This Instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/households-warned-not-to-pour-boiling-water-down-drains-winter wiegwtyoFLXgHsrjCnRF8H Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Avoid House-Damaging Ice Dams During Extreme Snow – Roof Pros Urge Homeowners to Do 1 Gutter Maintenance Task This Week ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/avoid-ice-dams-during-extreme-snow-warnings-with-heat-cables YbK3C86SntaKHmH4YYfPbe Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I Put This on the Drain Pipe, and It Hasn’t Frozen Since’ – Frost King’s $29 Cable Kit Will Save You From Burst Pipes This Winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/frost-king-heating-cable-kit-for-pipes iTy9TsdCqmUsxEuJo6WzWD Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Renter-Friendly $10 Fix Lets You Quickly Hang a Wreath Without Door Damage – You'll Reuse This Chic Solution Every Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/renter-friendly-wreath-hook HDGiWgzTeua2rARwLzRqzV Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Essential Winter Home Maintenance Jobs Experts Urge Homeowners to Do Before November 30th – Avoid Fire Risks, Frozen Faucets, and Costly Repairs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/essential-november-home-maintenance-jobs m3ovEydf3j84iSshgDzjEF Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Where Has This Been All My Life?' – Instantly Banish Window Condensation with This Cordless Window Vacuum ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/window-vacuum-for-condensation Ptyd8q25933fa62xykwiH6 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Was Sick of Cold Front Door Drafts Making My Living Room Feel Arctic and Driving Up Energy Costs – A $4 Easy Amazon Fix Has Been A Game-Changer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/i-fixed-entryway-draft-fixed-easily TwYDhH8kNAWXAqTMEnowsP Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Things I Tell Every Homeowner About Furnace Maintenance as an HVAC Pro to Avoid a Breakdown on the Coldest Night of the Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/furnace-maintenance XDaAnwqG9DCPdFDaipvLfM Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ As an HVAC Pro, These Are the 5 Biggest Heat-Loss Mistakes I See in American Homes – Here’s How to Fix Them Fast ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/biggest-heat-loss-mistakes DwRevAwCgCoRiJyYQB8bMa Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:14 +0000