Home Maintenance

Seasonal upkeep and repairs that protect your home and your budget.

Fallen yellow maple leaves scattered across a rain-slicked bike lane, its painted bicycle symbol and arrow shining in the wet

Home MaintenanceSeptember 29, 2026

Fall Drainage Checklist for New England Homes

Discover a fall drainage checklist for New England homes: clean gutters, disconnect sewer-tied downspouts, follow BWSC stormwater guidance, and prep for winter.

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Home MaintenanceSeptember 21, 2026

Chimney & Heating Fire Safety: A New England Checklist

Chimney and heating fire safety made easy: an upbeat first-fire checklist for New England homeowners. Learn what to inspect, clean, and who to call this winter.

Brick houses with chimneys and tiled roofs among orange autumn trees under a misty grey sky

Home MaintenanceSeptember 11, 2026

Fall Exterior Prep: A Freeze-Ready Home Checklist

Discover a September fall exterior prep checklist for MA, NH, and RI homeowners: clear gutters, book heating and chimney pros, protect pipes, and seal drafts.

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Home MaintenanceAugust 30, 2026

Book Your Heating Tune-Up Now: Boston Fall Checklist

Book your heating system tune-up now before the fall rush. A Boston homeowner early-fall checklist covering DOE maintenance, Mass Save, licenses, and heat pump rates.

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Home MaintenanceAugust 18, 2026

Basement Flood Prevention: Boston Homeowner's Playbook

Learn simple basement flood prevention steps for Greater Boston homeowners: protect drains, prep for sewer backups, and hire licensed, well-reviewed local pros.

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Home MaintenanceAugust 14, 2026

Burst Pipes: A Boston Homeowner's Prevention Guide

Learn how Boston homeowners and renters can prevent burst pipes, respond fast to water damage, and hire licensed, reviewed plumbers with confidence.

Home MaintenanceAugust 12, 2026

Don't Flush 'Flushable' Wipes: Protect Your Drains

Learn why flushable wipes clog drains and sewer lines, plus easy homeowner habits and how to find licensed, reviewed Boston-area drain pros with confidence.

Water droplets around the strainer drain of a stainless steel kitchen sink

Home MaintenanceAugust 6, 2026

Drain Camera Inspections & Hydro Jetting: A Homeowner Guide

Discover how camera inspections and hydro jetting make drain care faster and cleaner, plus how Boston homeowners can find and verify a great licensed plumber.

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Home MaintenanceJuly 29, 2026

Backflow Preventer Theft: Protect Your Property in Boston

Backflow preventer theft causes thousands in water damage. Learn how Boston property owners can deter thieves and hire verified, state-licensed plumbers.

Construction workers digging a trench in a city street

Home MaintenanceJuly 21, 2026

MA Sewer Failures: What Homeowners Must Know Now

Massachusetts sewer failures in Haverhill and Lynn show homeowners' backup risk. Learn about private sewer laterals and when to call a licensed plumber.

A cast-iron water utility cover set into wet asphalt

Home MaintenanceJuly 13, 2026

Milwaukee Sewer Clog & Bay View Flooding: Greater Boston Lessons

Learn what Milwaukee's hidden CSO sewer clog and Bay View flooding mean for Boston homeowners, plus inspections, backwater valves, and how to protect your basement.

Water gushing from the end of a metal pipe onto wet gravel

Home MaintenanceJuly 9, 2026

Water Jetting for Stubborn Drains: A Greater Boston Guide

Discover how high-pressure water jetting clears stubborn drain and sewer clogs, and learn how Boston homeowners can hire a verified, licensed pro with confidence.

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Home MaintenanceJuly 3, 2026

Mid-Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for Greater Boston Homeowners

Discover the essential mid-summer home maintenance checklist for Greater Boston homeowners: AC upkeep, gutters, deck care, and how to hire a licensed contractor safely.