Maintenance & Repair

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

• What maintenance activities should I do in the Spring?
• How do I winterize my hose bibs?
• What are the do's and don'ts for maintaining my rooftop terrace?
• 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?
• How do I adjust the dampers in my home?
• How should I care for my landscaping?
• What maintenance activities should I do in the Fall?
• How should I maintain my garbage disposal?
• 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 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?
• Understanding why Surface Drainage is Important
• Maintenance of Exterior Concrete and Asphalt
• How to Prepare My Home for Vacation
• How to Prepare My Home for a Storm
• Understanding My Home’s Dehumidifier
• Understanding My Home’s Humidifier
• Understanding Caulking
• My Fireplace Is Not Lighting
• Why Do I Need to Seal My Grout?
• Understanding My Gutters and Downspouts
• My Roof is Leaking
• Why Is There Moisture on My Windows?
• I'm Seeing Cracks in the Grout
• Understanding Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
• Why Am I Seeing Settlement Cracks or Nail Pops?
• My Garage Door Is Not Closing
• Understanding Smoke Detectors
• Understanding My Ecobee
• My Interior Trim Separating