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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

Overview A Kitchen is any room in your home where food is prepared that has a refrigerator, sink and cooking facilities. This can include a full kitchen that has a Refrigerator/Freezer, Stovetop Range, Oven, Microwave Oven, sink, etc. Or it can be a ‘kitchenette,’ which has only a small refrigerator, a sink and a Microwave […]

Idea If your washer still has rubber water supply hoses, you should consider replacing them with high-quality, reinforced stainless-steel braided hoses. Routine Care Inspect for leaks, inspect hoses, and clean inlet filters Leaks and cracks can lead to major basement damage from flooding. Timing: February (yearly) How To The following maintenance tasks should be performed […]

Tip From time to time, check the end of your discharge line and make sure it is open and free from any debris or obstructions. Routine Care Check operation and clear strainer screen This task ensures proper operation of sump pump, which reduces risk of serious water damage. Timing: October (yearly) How To Check the […]