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25 Dishwasher Tips

March 9, 2019

Overview A dishwasher is a kitchen appliance that is connected to the hot water supply in your home, and uses rotating water spraying arms to wash away food and grease from your dishes, pots, pans, and silverware. A dishwasher will typically have a water heater as part of it that will raise the temperature of […]

Fireplace (wood-burning) Suggestion

March 7, 2019

Overview If you don’t already have one, installing a chimney cap and screening will prevent rain and animals from entering your chimney. Routine Care Task Clean and inspect fireplace chimney Chimney fires can be very dangerous. This task will help prevent them. Timing: June (yearly) Check firewood supply, and order autumn delivery if needed Help ensure […]

Closets Suggestion

March 5, 2019

Especially if you have seniors living in your home, consider installing safety handrails or grab bars in walk-in closets or other dressing areas.

Garage De-Cluttering and Safety Tips

March 2, 2019

Overview A Garage is the area of your home that is typically where a car can be parked. A Garage will have a large door (or doors) which can be opened and closed to allow a car (or cars) to come in and out. If this area does not have a large door (or doors) […]

Marble Floors Tip

February 28, 2019

Tip Damp mop marble floors regularly to remove dirt and soil. Use only cold or warm water that is clean. Do not use hot water, as this will cause the marble floor tile to streak. Routine Care Task Annual floor treatment Renews the appearance of your marble floors. Timing: March (yearly) How To A treatment of […]

Keeping Your Mattress Healthy and Long-Lasting

February 26, 2019

If you are thinking about replacing your mattress, or just wondering how to keep your mattress healthy and lasting longer, this article and video explain the types of mattresses, important routine maintenance tasks, and some do’s and don’ts for good mattress care. Types of Mattresses Routine Maintenance Do’s and Don’ts TYPES OF MATTRESSES There are […]

Wood Siding Tip

February 23, 2019

Idea Don’t allow ivy vines to grow on your wood siding. Ivy works its way between wood siding, opening joints, causing damage to the structure of the wall, and increasing the risk of wood rot. Routine Care Inspect and maintain wood siding Unprotected wood siding risks being destroyed by insects, mold, and mildew. And rotten […]

7 Things That Can EXPLODE in Your Home!

February 21, 2019

If your attitude towards home maintenance is “I don’t want to know about it, unless it will keep my house from blowing up!”, then you will love this article and video. In it, we will be discussing seven things can can explode in your home. The seven things are: gas leaks water heater furnace boiler […]

Leather Furniture Scratches

February 19, 2019

Idea Furniture (leather) Suggestion Consider having a qualified furniture repair person restore any scratches or cuts in your leather, before they become worse and more difficult to repair. Routine Care Task Clean and condition leather furniture Regular cleaning of leather furniture helps to maintain its appearance, and extend its useful life. Timing: June (yearly) How […]

Refrigerator/Freezer Suggestion

February 16, 2019

Idea Use a wireless freezer thermometer alarm to alert you to temperature variations. Especially for when power failures cause food to warm up into the “danger zone” and are then re-frozen. Routine Care Task Vacuum condenser coils and perform routine maintenance These maintenance tasks improve energy efficiency, and some help prevents odors. Timing: January (yearly) […]

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