A collection of home maintenance articles

State Farm® offers tips on safely maintaining your home, apartment or condo for every season.

Maintenance articles for spring

Prepare Your Home For Spring Storms

You can't stop spring showers, but you can prepare your home and surroundings for thunderstorms, severe winds and more.

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring cleaning ideas to help refresh your home.

Snowblower Storage Tips

Use this checklist to ensure your snowblower maintenance routine keeps this machine in good working order for whenever winter weather strikes.

Spring Yard Clean-up Safety Tips

Getting your home's exterior and yard into shape after winter can help your home look its best. Learn more about staying safe while tackling spring yard cleanup.

Stay Safe During Spring Cleaning

These spring-cleaning tips can help reduce the risk of accidents and injuries while you are spring cleaning your home, inside and out.

Prevent Water in Your Basement

Reduce sewer or drain losses in your basement by checking drainage, reducing backflow, and installing a sump pump.

Maintenance articles for summer

Summer Home Maintenance

Summer home maintenance can be done by checking appliances, caring for the house's exterior, being safe in the garage and caring for your landscaping.

Things To Consider When Replacing a Roof

When your house needs a roof replacement, you might wonder which material is right or what is the warranty. Learn what questions to ask a roofing contractor.

Conquer Home Humidity Problems With These Tips

High humidity is uncomfortable and threatens your home's structure and surfaces.

Impact-Resistant Roofing Material That Stands Up to Nature

Weather conditions can weaken or destroy your roof system. Impact-resistant shingles can help.

Help Protect Yourself From Contractor Scams

If your area got hit hard with a catastrophe or weather event, shady contractors may arrive offering repairs. Learn tips that might help you spot them.

Minimize Excess Moisture

Protect your home by eliminating excess moisture before it causes major damage. These tips on moisture resistance can help.

Maintenance articles for fall

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Fall home maintenance tasks can be dangerous — know the risks and follow these safety tips as you get your home ready for fall.

Step-by-Step Guide to Gutter Cleaning

Procrastinating with gutter cleaning can be damaging, so follow these steps to get water running freely.

What Not to Store in the Garage

Wondering what not to store in the garage? Some items might surprise you. Learn more about what can stay and what should be stored elsewhere.

Pressure Washer Safety Tips

You've got a big mess, but before you set the power washer to blast take time to learn a few tips that might help prevent damage to what you are washing.

Buying, Installing and Maintaining a Gas Fire Pit

A backyard gas fire pit burns cleaner and is potentially safer than a wood burning fire pit as long as you follow a few safety tips for outdoor gas fire pits.

Maintenance articles for winter

Energy Saving Tips for Winter

Look at these tips to save money on winter energy expenses and help winterize your home wherever you live.

Furnace Tips for Extreme Cold

During unusually cold days your furnace can work harder than usual. Read more about furnace tips in extreme cold weather.

Winterizing Home for Snowbirds

Home winterization tips for snowbirds to help prevent damage and theft to your property while you are away.

DIY Tips for Winterizing Your Home

Winterizing your home to protect against snow and below-freezing temps can help your home withstand the ups, downs and erratic moods of Mother Nature.

Ideas on How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing

Frozen pipes can cause significant water damage in your home. State Farm discusses ways of preventing frozen pipes, and how to deal with burst pipes.

How to Safely Clear Snow Off Your Roof Using the Right Tools

Too much snow on your roof can cause structural damage. Ice dams can form and also puts excess weight on your roof. Learn when and how to clear it safely.

All maintenance articles

Leaking Roof: Here's What to Do

From mold on the roof to missing shingles, learn how to find roof leaks and know what to do.

DIY Home Renovations. The Pros & Cons of Doing It Yourself

Before jumping into a home or apartment project, weigh the pros and cons of a DIY approach vs. hiring a professional contractor.

Appliance Maintenance

Regular upkeep of all of your home's appliances and big systems is a must-do that ensures these investments work well and have long, productive lives.

What Not to Store Under a Sink

Not sure what to put under the kitchen sink? Try these under sink organizer ideas.

What Is Indoor Air Pollution and What Can You Do About It?

Indoor air quality can be worse than outdoor. Learn the types and what you can do to improve it.

How to Choose a Door Lock - and Be Sure It's Secure

Installing the best door lock for your home provides a solid first line of protection.

What Not To Store In The Basement

Finished and unfinished basement storage can be tricky. Follow a few rules to make sure you keep the right things in your home's lower level.

Ice Dams, Snow on Your Roof, and Attic Condensation

Excessive snow on the roof, attic condensation, and ice buildup can cause roof damage, water damage and personal injury.

Home Security and Burglar Alarm Systems

Security and burglar alarms systems help deter burglars and protect your home. Learn more about monitored systems and security alarms.

Quick and Dirty Laundry Room Rules

A quick and dirty laundry room safety list.

Window and Door Draft Blockers Can Help Keep Your Home Cozy and Warm

Before cold weather comes, take time to insulate your home or apartment to keep the winter chill outside.

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