Maintenance & Repair

Understand how you can keep your home maintained year-round with checklists, expert advice and how-to videos.

• How do I winterize my hose bibs?
• What are the do's and don'ts for maintaining my rooftop terrace?
• What maintenance activities should I do in the Spring?
• How do I proceed with remodeling a Van Metre home?
• What paint color is my home?
• How do I find information on a product in my house?
• What if my Service workday is scheduled during a winter storm?
• When should I use or turn off my dehumidifer?
• When should I use or turn off my humidifier?
• How do I adjust the dampers in my home?
• How do I reset a GFI outlet?
• How should I care for my landscaping?
• What maintenance activities should I do in the Fall?
• How should I seal my grout?
• How should I maintain my garbage disposal?
• How should I maintain my fireplace?
• How should I maintain my countertops after I move in?
• How do I change my air filter?
• How do I light the pilot light?
• How do I shutoff water during an emergency?
• How do I shutoff gas during an emergency?
• How do I trouble shoot GFI outlets, lightbulbs, and light fixtures?
• How do I care for my sidewalks and driveway during winter months?
• What maintenance items should I address before leaving for a trip?
• Is there a maintenance checklist I can refer to?
• Will I receive a paint touch up kit?
• How should I clean my hardwood floors?