Before winter's freezing temperatures and snow roll in, there's plenty that homeowners have to do to prepare for the cold weather. Chores like scheduling a tune-up for your heating system, installing ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

Heat tape or a built-in heating element helps protect against freezing, but misuse can cause pipe damage. Choose self-regulating heat tape or a hose heater that adjusts to outside temperature changes.

We invest in our garden tools and equipment, and care should be taken to ensure they are in proper working order when we need them. Here are a few chores to help you prepare now for spring. Now is a ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...