Merv Kaufman
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The longtime editorial director of House Beautiful, Ms. Kaufman now freelances as a writer and editor, with credits including Woman's Day and Better Homes & Gardens. Merv Kaufman on LinkedIn
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To do a thorough job of spring home maintenance and cleaning, follow these easy and smart routines.
Your under-sink workhorse doesn't need strict maintenance to continue out its duties—only sensible care. You probably already know that fibrous foods like banana skins, broccoli, celery, ...
Your kitchen gets a lot of use. So it doesn't take long to begin seeing signs of wear and tear on wood cabinets. Soon you may decide that some changes or updates are needed. And sometimes...
Special problems need special solutions—and that's particularly true of wood flooring. When accidents happen, first aid is essential. Here are some tips from the American Hardwood Inform...
Deck building is on the rise. According to a 2011 report by The Freedonia Group, leading business researchers, “U. S. demand for decking is forecast to rise 2. 7 percent annually through ...
Fireplaces have always been among the top amenities for homeowners looking to buy a new house. In fact, they rank just second behind outdoor patios, decks and porches, according to the Na...
This year, many parts of the country have enjoyed such a mild winter that even in the Northeast, spring weather seems like it's just around the corner—if it hasn't arrived already. Take a...
The cost of re-roofing is something no one wants to think about, but every roof—at some point—will need to be repaired or replaced. The best defense is to conduct regular checks on the ro...
Economical to produce, relatively easy to install and widely available, asphalt shingles are today’s most popular roofing material—not only because they’re less costly than wood, wood sha...