Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

Summer’s over. Time to pack away the bathing suits and flip-flops and get out the turtlenecks and fleece jackets. And as the weather gets cooler, pool owners across the country are preparing to drain, ...

Winter weather can damage vital pool maintenance equipment—or even the pool itself. Here’s how to protect your pool from the elements until summer returns. Pools are an incredible feature in any yard, ...

Throughout the swim season, you probably check your pool on a daily basis, making sure that everything is running just right, so you can relax and enjoy it. Once the cold weather comes, however, your ...