Overview Microwave Oven A Microwave Oven is an electric kitchen appliance that sits on a counter or it can be built into a cabinet. This appliance uses microwave radiation to stimulate the food and liquids that are put inside of the unit, to generate the heat which raises the temperature to cook the food or […]

Idea Consider converting an existing closet to a cedar closet. Cedar removes moisture from the air, so it acts as a natural dehumidifier for keeping your clothes from developing mildew and attracting moths and other pests.   Originally posted at http://www.petermuehlbronner.home-wizard.com/idea/CLST_10

Idea Replacing your existing wood decking with low-maintenance composite board will save you in annual upkeep costs, and reduces the risk of splinters when walking on it.   Routine Care Inspect decking for deterioration The purpose for doing this task is that a deck that has been allowed to deteriorate can cause serious injuries by […]

Tip After a rainstorm look for water puddling near your foundation. If there are puddles, then you need to re-grade, install a moisture barrier, french drain, cut a swale, etc. to keep water and humidity from affecting your foundation, basement, and home.   Routine Care Inspect foundation Damage to your foundation can cause the house […]

Idea If not already connected, consider having your smoke alarms and CO monitors tied into your home security system.   Routine Care Test system This task reduces risk of false alarms or lack of alarm. Timing: June (yearly) Verify contact information Since area codes can change, or a monitoring system can change their records system, […]

Idea Use removable and washable mattress covers and pillow encasements that zip all the way around, to help protect your mattress from dust, bed bugs and other allergens.   Routine Care Flip mattresses Similar to the way that the useful life of your car’s tires can be extended by rotating them, you can prolong the […]

Overview Garbage Disposal A Garbage Disposal is an electric kitchen appliance that sits underneath your sink. Food that goes down the sink’s drain is ground up by the garbage disposal into very small pieces in a slurry, which goes out with the waste water from your home. There are two kinds of garbage disposals: continuous-feed […]

Idea If you have hardwood flooring in your kitchen, placing breathable area rugs in front of your sink, dishwasher, and all workstations will help protect your hardwoods.   Routine Care Inspect and wax hardwood floors Regular maintenance of wooden floors will prolong the life and enhance the beauty of the wood. Timing: March (yearly) How […]

Winter takes its toll on any house. Large temperature variations, heavy rains, ice, snow . . . all conspire to weaken your home and yard, which opens the door for bigger problems in the spring and summer. This article and video describes the post-winter trouble spots that you will want to nip in the bud […]

If you have a dog or cat, here is a quick checklist of things that you will want to consider as part of your spring cleaning regimen, to protect the very special needs of your four-legged friends. Be careful with cleaning products, paints, and solvents. Spring cleaning can mean introducing a lot of new products […]