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In a big, fancy kitchen, a silver kettle and small soup pot sit on each of the burners. The backsplash and counters are tan, and the cupboards are teal. Dry pasta and spices in various containers flank the stove itself.
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Same household appliance, new uses: Your stove

When you hear the word “stove”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, the word is “dinner”, or “kitchen”.

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Love is in the air when you monitor your home's air quality

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve been struck by Cupid’s bow or not, maintaining the air quality in your home always gives you something pleasant to look forward to. Use these tips to make sure… Read More

Don’t fumble your Big Game watch party – pick six with these home prep tips

 There’s nothing like hosting a watch party for the Big Game at your house, but what happens when your home system or appliance tries to sack your plans? We’ve got the special plays you need to… Read More

DIY garage door maintenance tips for homeowners

Maintaining your garage door is an important part of owning a home, as it not only helps your garage function properly, but also saves you from expensive garage door repairs, which can run as much as… Read More

How to prevent frozen pipe damage to your home

Nearly 1/3 of all homeowners insurance claims are due to water damage and freezing, affecting around 14,000 U.S. residents every day. State Farm® alone paid out over $181 million in 2022 for frozen… Read More

How to stop a leaky pipe

When your toilet is overflowing, or a pipe is leaking (a LOT), wouldn’t it be nice to know how to stop the onslaught of water? Read on to learn this and other essential tips about household plumbing.… Read More

How to light a pilot light on different gas appliances

The pilot light may be slowly disappearing into history, but those of us with older gas appliances likely still have a few to… well, light! So if any of these gas appliances in your home have one, we… Read More

How to winterize your sprinkler system

Many of us are experiencing the changing of seasons. If you live in an area with winter temperatures that are near or below freezing, now is the time to make sure your sprinkler system is prepared.… Read More

Contractor cornerstones: How to replace your furnace filter

We want you to have up-to-date, useful information about maintaining your home systems and appliances, so we’ve started interviewing the experts! To that end, I am pleased to introduce our “… Read More
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