Household Tips
Before winter settles in, your furnace maintenance checklist should be at the top of your home to-do list. Your furnace works quietly in the background, until one cold night, it..
Household Tips
Buying a house feels exciting. But once you move in, the monthly costs of owning a home become part of everyday life. We're talking utilities, insurance, maintenance, and a whole..
Household Tips
Let's talk about something every homeowner needs to plan for, but few actually do: the cost of home maintenance. Your monthly mortgage payment? That's just the beginning. Between replacing worn-out..
Household Tips
A plumbing stoppage is one of those problems that every homeowner dreads. One moment, your pipes seem fine, but then you are stuck with a sink that refuses to drain..
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Big, clunky water tanks are a thing of the past. The future? Compact heaters that provide hot water on demand. Are you considering taking on the challenge of how to..
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Quick Summary: Replacing a shower valve takes 2–4 hours and costs $150–$350 for parts, depending on the valve type. You'll need to shut off the water supply, remove the handle..
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Household Tips
When it comes to summertime, our refrigerators work incredibly hard. We often worry about the AC keeping the house cool but forget another appliance which keeps its contents ice cold..
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When you gaze across your lawn, the thought might occur: “Is it time to replace my lawn sprinkler system or water my grass a better way?” For those of us..
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Breakdowns around the home are alarming, but some issues in your home are silent until it’s too late. When it comes to mold, termites and radon, these problems can slowly..
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An automatic garage door opener is a wonderful luxury that makes it easy to stow your car away during unpleasant weather conditions. But when your garage door opener is on..
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Simple, yet essential, gutters are among the most important and cost-effective means for preventing home water damage. Of course, while gutters have a relatively long life expectancy – ranging from..
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When it comes to snow days, there’s a distinct polarity between the experience of adults and children. While kids eagerly anticipate school delays and cancellations, adults are left pining for..
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The warmth of a home is much more than just the temperature. In the winter, there are some decorations that can make a home feel more welcoming and comfortable without..
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In the midst of cold weather, we often worry about keeping our homes warm. Depending on how well you take care of it, the average life expectancy of a home..
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Are you feeling uncomfortable due to a draft in your home? Are you always cold, even though your heat is running around the clock? When we get chills, we often bundle..
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This time of year becomes expensive for many families. With the holidays approaching, so does colder weather, and that’s why it’s important to save money where you can. There are..
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The moment November hits, there’s only one thing on the minds of every family – Turkey Day! Thanksgiving is all about seeing your loved ones to rejoice over a delicious..
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As the season shifts from summer to fall, your home will start to need special attention. Colder weather tends to sneak up on us after we’ve adjusted to the summer..
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Air conditioning units require special attention as warm weather draws to a close. These are fickle appliances, and when something goes wrong, most of the time you’ll need an expert..
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During the summer, we use our appliances a lot. We tend to throw more parties during warm weather, and your home works very hard to keep up. As the summer..
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Nothing beats the relief of walking into a cool home on a sweltering day. But did you know that how you maintain air conditioner performance directly affects both your comfort..
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One of the top challenges homeowners face when taking care of a house is simply organizing it. For many, appliance maintenance is hidden behind a mountain of other tasks. Start..
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Select Home Warranty is here to help you keep your home in order. Sometimes there’s no better feeling for a homeowner than giving the place a thorough cleaning. Spring is..
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Working 24/7 to keep your food and drinks preserved, the refrigerator is among the most-used appliances in nearly every American home. That’s why it’s essential that you clean and care..
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