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Repair & Maintenance

What Not to Flush Down the Toilet

If your toilet gets clogged it can mean an unpleasant experience for your household. Learn what cannot be flushed down the toilet to avoid plumbing nightmares.

Quick Tips

Common Home Surfaces to Clean to Avoid Colds, Flus and Viruses

Here are some common home surfaces you should remember to clean to avoid colds, flus, viruses and other contagious illnesses.

Lifestyle

4 Home Renovations to Keep Busy While at Home

You're spending more time at home these days, so make the time productive. Here are 4 home renovations you can do while staying at home.

Lawn & Garden

7 Ways to Hide an A/C Unit

Want to keep your yard looking stylish and keep your A/C unit safe? Check out these ideas to cover your home's A/C unit.

Cost Savers

9 Ways to Save Money after Losing Your Job

There are a lot of people who have seen their hours reduced, or worse yet, have even lost their jobs. Here are some ways to budget in order to save money in these trying times.

Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Building an Outdoor Kitchen Cost in 2020? Breaking Down the Costs

If you entertain a lot, you've probably already thought about installing kitchen components in your backyard. Learn how much it might cost.

Cost Savers

What Happens to My 401k If I Get Fired or Laid Off?

Getting laid off or fired can be a scary experience. Make sure all of your financial bases are covered, including your 401k.

Repair & Maintenance

American Home Shield is Ready to Safely Serve You

Rest assured, we're prepared to serve you and protect the home systems and appliances you count on every day.

Quick Tips

How to Put Together a Basic Tool Kit

If you've never been too handy but want to make sure you're ready to go in the event of a breakdown or repair in your home, use these tips to put together a basic tool kit.

Repair & Maintenance

10 Major Appliances Covered with an AHS® Home Warranty

American Home Shield is there to help protect your budget and systems and appliances when they break down. Check out all the info on 10 major appliances covered by an AHS home warranty.

Quick Tips

AHS Supports One World: Together at Home – Home Projects to Tackle While You’re #TogetherAtHome

Are you looking to fill the time during self-isolation? Try working on some of these home projects that don’t require going out for any supplies.

Lifestyle

American Home Shield® and Feeding America® Partner to Feed Hungry Families

AHS and Feeding America have partnered up! We are donating from every home warranty sold in April to Feeding America, to help families in need.

Real Estate

10 Tips for Avoiding Germs While in the Field

Looking for ways to dodge to germ bullets that seem to be coming from every direction these days? Read these common sense strategies for minimizing your exposure to when you’re out of the office.

Real Estate

8 Ways to Keep up With Local Events

Do you sometimes miss networking opportunities because local events slip your mind? Find out how to schedule and keep track of local events near you.

Quick Tips

Things to Know/Check BEFORE Your Home Warranty Expires

Here is a list of things to know/check before your home warranty expires. While the easy answer is just renew the warranty, there are some things to be aware of. Learn more

Quick Tips

Why Does the Shower Get Hot When the Toilet is Flushed?

Why does the shower get hot when the toilet flushes? You can fix your water pressure issue and never scald anyone in your household again. Learn more about the answer to this ageless question.