Summer Articles & Tips

Are you ready to prepare your yard for summer? View our infographic for the best summer lawn and garden care, including tips on watering, mowing and what to plant now. You don’t want to be that neighbor, the one with the overgrown lawn and... Read more .

When summer comes along, you need your central AC unit to run without a hitch, and even the best air conditioners can run into issues with time. Is your AC not cooling? Don’t worry. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) experts at... Read more .

Stay cool this summer—and save money—by addressing these hot spots. Maintaining the optimal temperature in your home over the summer is no easy feat, because more factors come into play than simply setting the AC to your desired temp. The current... Read more .

How to determine what’s wrong with your mower, and if it’s a DIY fix or a job for a repairman. With spring in full swing, it’s time to rev up your riding lawn mower. But like any piece of machinery, riding mowers don’t always work like they... Read more .

Maintain your home, one month at a time. New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for getting fit and eating better. This year, make a few resolutions for your home, too. Each month, resolve to complete one small home maintenance task, so by the end... Read more .

Find out how to become a BBQ Grill Master with these 7 helpful grilling tips. Grilling season is here, but it’s not too late to master the art of the backyard BBQ. We talked to grilling expert Roy Slicker, owner of Slick’s Que Co. in Bend, Oregon... Read more .

12 tips to prepare your home for all of the four seasons before they arrive. Have you ever had your air conditioner fail on the hottest day of the year? Or your snow blower refuse to fire up during a blizzard? Prevent these scenarios from... Read more .

Our buyer’s guide will help you find the perfect Kenmore gas grill — just in time for your first summer cookout. Summer is almost here — and that means barbecue season! From Memorial Day cookouts to evenings spent out on the patio, a good gas... Read more .

Memorial Day sounded the gong for grillers to break out their aprons and tongs and get to work. But it’s important to stay safe when using your grill — not only to avoid burns and fire, but also to ensure your guests will enjoy food that’s... Read more .

Follow this AC maintenance checklist before turning on your air conditioner for the season to avoid harming your HVAC system. Stop! Don’t just switch the thermostat to “Cool” when things start heating up outside. You can make your home a summer... Read more .