Repairs

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A photo of the Safe and Sound book by Mercury Stardust on a wooden table
Repair with confidence

Banishing Repair Fears: How 'Safe and Sound' Simplifies Home Fixes for Renters

Mercury Stardust's 'Safe and Sound: A Renter-Friendly Guide to Home Repair' uniquely addresses the emotional aspects of home repairs in addition to practical advice for renters, offering a compassionate and useful perspective.

A couple moves into their home. They are first-time homeowners and looking to build their first set of tools.
Toolkit for homeowners

Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Homeownership offers freedom from renting and the chance to personalize your space, but it comes with the responsibility of maintenance. We're here to assist you on this journey!

Kids looking out a back door while it’s snowing, their parents have winterized their home
Winter is coming

How to Winterize Your Home or Apartment—For Renters

Even renters should winterize their spaces in coordination with landlords or building managers. This can prevent big emergencies and make winter more comfortable!

The woman stares out the winter window. She is a homeowner and is going to winterize her home
Winter is coming

Winterize Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

Proper winterization not only ensures a cozy and comfortable living space during the colder months but also helps you save on energy bills and prevent costly repairs.

A doorstopper product with foam on two sides of a door and cloth that slides underneath to create cheap and nice looking air sealing to make your home more energy efficient
Save energy for cheap

Cheap Tools & Quick Fixes to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Our top choices for quick and cheap ways to make your home more energy-efficient!

Using a thermal imaging camera like the HIKMICRO Pocket 2 to do an energy audit
Win and save!

Win a HIKMIKRO Pocket 2 Thermal Imaging Camera and more

We're giving away a thermal imaging camera to help you spot those pesky energy leaks! Plus, a chance to win a smart thermostat and smart plugs, too!

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Be prepared

When the lights go out: Making the most of a short power outage

Whether it’s an hour or a day long, it’s never a bad idea to be prepared for what to do during a power outage

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New windows can help reduce the carbon footprint of a house.
Insulation for the win

How To Reduce Your Home's Carbon Footprint And Stop Money From Flying Out The Window

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Here are the incentives available in California, and how to get the most bang for your home retrofit buck.

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