If you notice there’s something green growing on your roof, it could be moss— that spongy, cushion-y plant you’ve seen on rocks and trees. “Moss is a low-growing plant that thrives in wet conditions,” says Jay Pscheidt, PhD, professor and
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This retired firefighter battles Detroit’s home repair crisis
Resilience in the D is a five-part series launched to commemorate BridgeDetroit’s fifth anniversary and recognize Detroiters who have made a difference in their communities. Selections were made based on resident nominations.
Gary Ringer, a retired firefighter, circled a one-story
Milwaukee renovation show offers basement repair tips after floods
The annual Home and Remodeling Show returns to the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center Oct. 17 through Oct. 19 with a new section about basement repair following historic flooding this summer.
The 35th annual Home and Remodeling show returns
Habitat for Humanity launches home repair program in Ottawa County
To qualify, applicants must meet income guidelines and have at least one household member who is either over the age of 60 or living with a disability.
PORT CLINTON, Ohio — Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County is expanding its
If you can repair these 8 basic things around the house, you’re more competent than most people your age
Most people like to think they’re “handy.”
But handiness isn’t just about knowing which wrench to grab or how to use a power drill without losing a finger. It’s about patience, curiosity, and the quiet confidence that says, “I can
MKE Common Council approves $750,000 for flood relief and home repair assistance
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Common Council approved $750,000 in emergency funding Tuesday to help homeowners recover from the historic flooding that struck southeast Wisconsin in August.
RELATED: What to know about Milwaukee County’s Disaster Recovery Center sites
The funding will
Daily Kos: Saturday Morning Home Repair
Friends of ours are updating their now full-time home, which began as a summer lake cottage in the.. 1950s?
About six weeks ago, they were over for dinner and brought this waffle maker they’d found in
Home repair program in Eugene’s Whiteaker neighborhood aims to improve public health, climate resiliency
On a sunny, quickly warming morning at the East Blair Co-Op, resident Ember Woodruff is getting a new heat pump.
She’s had a window air-conditioner for years, but it can’t keep up with Eugene’s increasingly hot summer days. She said
6 Most Reliable Refrigerator Brands, According to Repair Techs
Pros:
- Reliable fridges that last many years
- Easy to fix
- Special features like water dispenser and humidity control
- Wide service network
- Large range of styles and sizes
Cons:
- Expensive
- Some models can be noisy
Three of the three