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If you have some dreary concrete spaces on your front porch or backyard patio, it’s easy to spiff them up with a coat of paint, stain, or some fun stencils. Just follow these steps to liven up concrete stairs, porches, patios, pathways, and much more. 

How to Paint Concrete Floors and Patios 

For many, a perfectly green lawn is the ultimate summer statement. Here’s how to get a greener lawn in five steps. 

How to Get a Greener Lawn 

Warmer weather is here, which means it's time for backyard barbeques, evenings spent on the patio, gardening, and playing catch with the kids. We're here to help you get your home ready for summer with these tips. 

10 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Summer 

Do you have mold in your bathroom or shower? Our experts are here to help get your bathroom mold problem under control. Find out how to identify, prevent, and remove mold in bathrooms, showers, tubs, and more. 

How to Clean and Get Rid of Mold in Bathrooms

It’s never too late to live a greener and more environmentally friendly life. Here are loads of quick and easy tips to help make your home greener and more energy efficient. 

30 Natural Home Remedies for a Green, Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Doing laundry can be a real chore, but it's one that must be done. Use these helpful laundry tips so that you can get the most out of each washing and drying cycle.  

8 Tips on How to Do Laundry Better

Are one or some of your appliances starting to breakdown? Learn which ones should replace and which ones will last longer with some minor repair.

Should I Repair or  Replace My Broken Appliances?

From decluttering and organizing to finally tackling that to-do list, here are six ways to give yourself (and your home) a fresh start this season. 

6 Steps to a Fresh Spring Cleaning 

DIY floor cleaners are inexpensive and better for the environment than store-bought cleaners. Here are four homemade, natural, and effective floor cleaner recipes.

The Best DIY Floor Cleaners 

Need a new fridge? Consult our buying guide to consider exterior and interior size, style and finishes, and energy usage. Know what refrigerator type best fits your household needs and habits.

How to Choose a Refrigerator

Removing grime and grease from oven racks is a tough job, but it can be done. Just follow one of these three smart DIY methods to clean your dirty oven racks in no time.  

3 Oven Rack Cleaning Hacks: Your Guide to a Sparkling Oven

There are several reasons why washing machine that won't drain properly. Whatever the cause, here is some professional advice for how to drain a washing machine. 

10 Steps to Drain Water Out of a Washing Machine

Did you know that your home’s garbage disposal needs to be cleaned regularly? During use, food particles and residue can be left behind and cause the unit to have an unpleasant odor.

8 Tips on How to Clean a Garbage Disposal 

How long do I have to wait before making a claim with my American Home Shield® Home Warranty? Learn about the waiting period with an AHS home warranty.

What is the Waiting Period for an American Home Shield® Home Warranty?

A quick guide to all the often-overlooked places to clean around your home. 

Places You Should Be Cleaning in Your House

Learn more about installing a TV over a heat source, including whether you should mount your TV over the fireplace.

Should You Mount Your TV Over the Fireplace?

Holidays can be stressful. A home warranty can alleviate some of the worry, so you can focus on what matters. Check out our 7 tips to avoid the headache! 

Take Control of These 7 Holiday Headaches with a Home Warranty

To safely have people in your home, social distancing measures are essential. These guidelines will promote responsible practices if you host an event. 

Tips for Keeping Your Home Social-Distanced Friendly

Buying a home is an exciting new chapter, but, as many soon realize, purchasing the house is only the beginning. From unpacking those first boxes to tackling home improvements projects, here’s our advice for surviving the first few months of homeownership.

9 Tips for New Homeowners

Black Friday isn't just a great time to get deals on Christmas gifts — you can get a great deal with a home warranty.

Top Reasons to Shop for a Home Warranty on Black Friday

Have a cordless drill handy? Here are some common DIY projects that can help you put it to good use.

5 Woodworking Projects to Get Use Out of Your Cordless Drill

COVID-19 is still spreading. Use these cleaning tips in order to disinfect your home and reduce your risk of contracting the virus.

Cleaning and Disinfection Tips for Households

Learn how you can help keep your home healthy with these tips for better indoor air quality. 

How to Keep Your Home Healthy with Good Indoor Air Quality

Find out more about what to look for when comparing homeowners insurance policies. 

What to Look for When Comparing Homeowners Insurance

When your sliding screen door won't slide or always falls off, it can be frustrating. Learn some common repair tips for your sliding screen door.

How to Fix a Sliding Screen Door

Whether you just moved into a new home or have been in the same house for a while, it might be a good time for you to look into changing your locks. But is rekeying a better option? Most home warranties cover at least one of these.

Is It Better to Rekey or Change Locks?

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

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

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. 

How to Put Together a Basic Tool Kit

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. 

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

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

Things to Know/Check BEFORE Your Home Warranty Expires

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.

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

If you're getting professional help for a home remodel, you're probably wondering how long the contractor will stay liable after the job is done. That is a common concern. Learn more! 

How Long Is a Contractor Liable For After the Job Is Complete?

Adding string lights to your deck or patio is a great way to get more lighting while making your backyard look great. Use these tips to learn how best to add string lights to your backyard.

Tips for Hanging Outdoor String Lights

Few things are as annoying as messy drawers. Learn how you can organize them and get your peace of mind back knowing every time you open a drawer, you'll find what you need right away.


The Best Drawer Organizing: Tips & Products

If you have hardwood floors, you probably know how annoying it can be to keep them looking clean and not scratched up. Learn more.

Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips

There are parts of the country that are starting to defrost, which means some people might be ready to get their pool ready for spring/summer. Use these tips to help you get your pool ready to go for swimming weather. 

How to Reopen Your Pool

The stress of a messy garage can ruin your day every time you go in there. Use these tips to help organize your garage. 

11 Easy Storage Ideas for Your Garage

You can never have enough outlets in your home. Adding outlets can be hard, but it is made easier if the wiring already exists. Check out these simple steps to turn a light fixture into an outlet.

13 Simple Steps to Switch a Light Fixture Into an Outlet

Need some tips on how to close your pool for the winter months? Use this guide to make sure you're covered in all spots.

How to Winterize Your Pool

According to sources, heating units are the second leading cause of home fires, injuries and deaths. Make sure you are being safe while heating your home this winter. Learn more.

Don't Be at Risk for a Home Fire This Winter

Don't get stuck in the cold this winter. Make sure you're covered on all fronts for your heating system. Learn how much oil you should need to get through the winter.

Will My Heating Oil Get Me Through the Winter?

It can be confusing to know which household items can be dangerous to throw away. Learn what to do with old household items like batteries, light bulbs and more!

How to Dispose of Old Light Bulbs, Batteries & Other Household Items

Cleaning windows is never a fun job, but it has to be done. Most people hate doing it themselves because they always leave streaks or can never get it right. Use these tips to help make your windows shine.

Tips for Cleaning Your Windows Like a Pro

You care about your friends and family, and they care about their home. So a home warranty can be the perfect gift! Tips for buying a home warranty.

Need to Give the Right Gift? Tips for Buying a Home Warranty (With Limited Offer!)

It's important to keep your oven range hood filter clean and do regular maintenance. Learn how to clean your oven range filter and why it helps.

How to Clean Your Oven Range Filter

Pets can be cute and friendly, but even the most well-behaved ones can cause damage within your home. Learn how to limit damage from your four-legged friends.

How to Reduce Pet Damage in Your House

Mold can be a huge problem, not just for your house but for your health. See what causes mold and how to prevent it.

Causes of Mold in the Kitchen and How to Avoid It

Which way should a ceiling fan turn? Keep costs low and temperatures comfortable by seeing which way ceiling fans should turn in the summer and winter.

Which Way Should a Ceiling Fan Turn

Tired of having to go back and forth to turn off your hallway light? Learn how three-way switch wiring allows you to control lighting from two different locations.

Three-Way Switch Wiring: Facts and How-To

 It can be confusing to know what you can and can't put into the garbage disposal. We're here to provide you with info to make sure you're grinding food safely.

What Should and Shouldn't Go in the Garbage Disposal?

The transition from summer to fall will be here before you know it. Check out these three outdoor projects you can do as summer starts to close out.

3 Outdoor End-of-Summer Home Improvement Projects

Buying new appliances can be a long process. You want to get the best deal on the best systems & appliances. Learn when the best times to find the best prices.

When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances??

While the heat is here now, and the cold is coming, you'll want to make sure your doors and windows are properly weatherstripped so that you don't lose cold air or heat. Here is a short guide on how to do the weatherstripping in your home.

Weatherstripping Your Doors and Windows

Now that the weather is nice, it is time to do some DIY projects around your home. Get your house looking even better with these simple, yet effective, DIY ideas.

10 Simple DIY Home Maintenance Ideas

Ceiling fans are imperative to your bedrooms and living rooms when temperatures are warmer. Learn how home warranty coverage can help you save if your ceiling fans break down.

Are Ceiling Fans Covered with a Home Warranty?

Mini-Split systems are becoming more popular, but are they worth the money? Learn how they work and all the info on these small ac units to make the decision yourself.

What is a Mini-Split A/C System: Are They Worth It?

If you have an issue with your HVAC system, there's a good chance your home warranty will cover it. Here's what to expect when submitting your claim.

What to Expect from Your Home Warranty Coverage if You Have an HVAC Issue

Ready to look into window replacement for your home? Here is everything you need to know before you get started.

What You Need to Know Before Replacing Your Windows

Need a new AC unit for your home? Use this guide to make sure you're covering everything you need to know for buying an AC.

Your Guide to Buying a New AC Unit

Get your family and home ready for summer by using some of these prepping ideas. The weather is changing, which means time to get outside and get your home ready for warmer weather.

10 Summer Prepping Ideas for Your Home

Use these five tips to get your house ready for the summer season. AHS is here to help you with tips, guides and ideas for your home and yard.

5 Tips to Get Your House Ready for Warmer Weather

Discovering mold under your sink can be a headache, but luckily you can usually remove it yourself. Here is how to effectively remove mold under the sink.

Dealing with the Headache of Finding Mold Under the Sink

Cleaning your bathroom regularly can keep your home healthy and safe. Here are some bathroom cleaning hacks to clean your bathroom quickly and effectively.vvvvvvv

Bathroom Cleaning Hacks

Using your fireplace is a great way to keep warm during the winter. Here's how to clean your fireplace so that it continues to look great and be safe to use.

Winter Has Ended, Now to Time to Clean the Fireplace

Sometimes it may seem easier to try and fix something on your own, but most of the time it is best to leave it to the pros, especially when it comes to plumbing problems.

Top Reasons to Call a Plumber

From identifying your home's "hanger zones" to installing door knob covers. We have tips to help childproof all of your home!

How to Childproof Your Whole Home to Keep Your Children Safe

Washing your shoes in the washing machine can be simple, but follow these tips from AHS on how to properly wash your shoes. When it comes to your washer, you don't want to take shortcuts.

Can You Put Shoes in the Washer?

Whether its a small hole, large hole, dents or cracks. AHS has the steps to help you patch and repair your drywall.

How to Patch a Drywall

What is mold? And why is it in your bathroom? Mold and mildew are enemies that constantly need to be kept under control. AHS is here to help get your bathroom mold problem under control.

How to Get Rid of Mold Bathrooms

The NHSCA is one of the best places to find information about reputable home service contract providers. Their database contains reputable home service providers around the country.

Find a Home Service Contract that Works for You with the NHSCA

Burst pipes are among the most common causes of property damage during the winter, and they are most often due to frozen pipes. Follow these tips to protect your pipes from freezing this winter.

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes from Ruining Your Winter Wonderland

Spots and smudges are not what you want on your television screen. AHS can help you get your tv screen spot free, improving your viewing pleasure.

How to Clean a TV Screen the Right Way

Whether it's a polar vortex, arctic blast or old-fashioned winter storm, protect your home and stay warm with these tips.

How to Prepare Your Home for an Arctic Blast

Cleaning your gutters can be a small chore, but the benefits could be huge. AHS has simple tips for cleaning and protecting your gutters.

Can't Miss Tips for Clean Gutters

Halloween is a night of fun! But safety shouldn't be taken lightly. Follow these tips on Halloween safety to keep you and your kids safe this Halloween season.

Not Too Scary: Safety Tips for Halloween

Too high of humidity levels can lead to mold and mildew within your home. Too low of levels can aggravate respiratory problems. AHS can help you understand the benefits of a humidifier.

Is Your Home Humid Enough?

If your house has natural gas, you have a main shut off valve. Learning the location of your shut off valve could save your life.

How to Locate Your Gas Shut Off Valve

What do you do with your old or broken appliances? AHS can help you figure out the best means of disposal for your old appliances.

5 Smart Tips for Getting Rid of Old Appliances

It is hard to imagine a life without electricity, but this helpful power should not be underestimated. Follow these 10 electrical safety tips to keep you and your family safe.

Electrical Safety at Home: Stay Safe with These 10 Tips

Try these 4 simple methods of cleaning your microwave!  These hacks go beyond just cleaning the splatters, by also taming your super-smelly microwave.

4 Simple Microwave Cleaning Hacks That Work!

A clean bathtub can be easier to have than you think. Soap scum, mildew and other gross grimes can look daunting but AHS can help you clean your tub and keep it sparkling.

5 Ways to Get a Sparkling Clean Bathtub

The thought of cleaning your kitchen can be intimidating, but there are few better feelings than a clean space. Let AHS help get your kitchen spotless!

How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen

Dirty oven? When you have a spill its best to clean it up right away, but whether you have a electric or gas oven, AHS has the proper tips for cleaning your oven

Getting Down and Dirty: How To Clean An Oven

Sick and tired of that one light switch that always seems to be flickering? Ready to tackle that new three-way switch in your den? Let Home Matters shed a little light on how to safely, quickly and easily tackle this common DIY project.

How to Replace a Light Switch

Best alternatives for how to clean your home using eco friendly products. What products are considered dangerous, and what are the greenest products for keeping your home clean?

Green Cleaning Products: 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Chlorine is the most common chemical added to pools is chlorine. It acts as a sanitizer, killing bacteria and algae. But is chlorine harmful?

Helpful or Harmful? What to Know About Pool Chemicals

One of the best ways to make your tile look like new is cleaning the grout that fills the gaps between them. Here are some of the best ways to clean the grout in your house

The Best Way to Clean Grout

More customers are enjoying the convenience of requesting service online. It’s a quick way to get your service into action—without ever being put on hold or speaking to anyone. Plus, it’s mobile friendly—check it out for yourself.

AHS Service Requests Made Easy Online

Do you have to rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?  Turns out, AHS has the answer and it just might save you more than just time.

5 Reasons Why You Don't Have to Pre-Rinse Your Dishes

Find out more about top load and front load washers, including the pros and cons of each, so you can make an informed purchase.

Top Load vs. Front Load Washers; Which is better?

One of the best ways to avoid shrinking clothes in the wash is by checking the label of the garments. For more tips on avoiding this laundry disaster, click here.

How to Prevent Clothes From Shrinking and Tips to Revive

Vinyl pool liners are an affordable option for those wanting the convenience of a swimming pool in their own backyard. Take care of your vinyl liner all summer long with these 5 tips.

Top 5 Ways to Maintain Your Vinyl Pool Lining

Air conditioners work by removing heat from the inside of your home and releasing outside. Learn more about the process of AC and the importance of the 5 main components.

How Air Conditioning Works

Looking for some outdoor home improvement ideas? With a little effort and imagination, you can complete each of these five outdoor home improvement projects in as little as one weekend.

5 Outdoor Home Improvement Ideas for Every Homeowner

As a pool owner, we know you may be ready for summer, but is your pool? Now’s the time to make sure your pool is the place for family fun all season long.

3 Basic Ways to Prep Your Pool for Summer

Mold is an essential part of nature, but when it enters the home it can be very dangerous. Use this guide to help you remove black mold from your home.

What is Black Mold

When it feels like your life is running on empty, keeping up with work, family and all of life’s little chores managing the home can take a back seat. Learn quick-tips for the home from organizing, cleaning, maintenance, safety and more.

Managing the home can be difficult. Learn quick-tips for your home from organizing, cleaning, maintenance, safety and more. 

Quick Tips for the Home