Idea Especially if anyone in your home has allergies, be sure to use high-efficiency vacuum cleaner bags to trap microscopic particles such as mold, mildew spores, and dust mite by-products. Routine Care Steam clean carpets Dirt, dust, etc., that is left deep in carpet accelerates the wear on your carpet, sort of like little pieces […]

Overview Central Air Conditioning Central Air Conditioning is a cooling system that circulates cool air to all or most of your home through ductwork which can be inside your walls, floors or ceilings. The registers where the cool air comes out can be mounted on your walls, floors or ceilings. Central Air Conditioning has relatively […]

Idea In-ground drains can be installed to assist in drainage of low areas around your foundation. Routine Care Inspect foundation Damage to your foundation can cause the house or building to shift and crack. Termite damage can be devastating (see Pest Control) Timing: May (yearly) How To The foundation of your house or building should be checked […]

Overview The Plumbing systems of your home deliver the cold and hot water that is available for the faucets at your sinks, tubs, showers, and Washing Machine. Your Plumbing system also includes the drains and the vent piping for these drains, which allow waste water to flow away from your home. In some homes, the […]

Idea To improve the energy efficiency of your house, be sure to seal or caulk any holes or cracks around your home, especially where pipes, cables, and wires enter walls and soffits. Routine Care Inspect, clean, and treat areas that are prone to pests Cleaning the areas subject to pests will help prevent infestation. Inspection […]

Idea Consider installing a lint alarm for your dryer. Dryers operate at high temperatures, and lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires. Routine Care Task Annual cleaning and maintenance Build-up of lint can cause several problems: Safety: Lint is flammable, and can be touched off by the heating element in the dryer, or […]

Tip Increase ventilation after showers and baths to reduce the risk of mold growth.   Originally posted at http://www.petermuehlbronner.home-wizard.com/tip/tip_bathroom-vent-mold

Idea To improve the outside ambiance of your home, use backlighting, uplighting, and downlighting for dramatic effects. Experiment with different parts of your yard or garden, and select specific focal points to highlight. Routine Care Inspect, clean, and replace bulbs This task reduces the risk of having to replace bulbs in bad weather. And it […]

Idea If you have a diving board, consider removing it and replacing it with a safer diving rock. Routine Care Open pool for the summer season (cold climates) This task prepares pool for summer use. Timing: May (yearly) Weekly summer pool maintenance This task helps keep pool water clean and safe. Timing: Weekly during season. […]

Idea Use felt or other fabric pads under the legs of all furniture (especially chairs), and periodically check to see that they remain clean. 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 To Inspect the hardwood […]