Summer is for outdoor fun, going to the beach and getting a tan. There are many ways on how to spend your summer. Aside from planning a holiday getaway somewhere, you can devote your time to renovating your home inside and out. Summer is not only for vacation and sports activities it is also the… Read More…
What to do with Smelly Drains
Drains can get quite stinky but they get even worse with the smell of sewage. Most drains get stinky because of crud inside the pipe and sewer gas. Fortunately, a smelly drain problem is easy to solve. To know which drain is the stinker, consider this trick: cover the suspected smelly drain opening using a… Read More…
DIY Tips for Garage Door Maintenance
Garage doors are the largest moving part of a house. These, like other things inside your house, need to be maintained to function quietly and properly. You can follow basic DIY garage door maintenance tasks such as the following which can be performed as needed or once every three months: – When lubricating a noisy… Read More…
Home Maintenance Checklist to Prepare for the Hot Months Ahead
Getting the house in order and ready to face the hot days ahead is essential. Home maintenance is an all year round responsibility and a lifetime commitment. While it’s sometimes nerve-wracking, it doesn’t always have to be. Follow the advices below to prep your house in time for the hot season: · Air condition units… Read More…
60% of Homeowners Plan Home Improvement Projects
Homeowners are expected to spend $1,200 on home improvement projects focusing mainly on outdoor spaces and bathrooms due to tight inventory and the fact that more than 25% of home owners nationwide are underwater on their mortgages. To make the most out of their present surroundings, 60% of homeowners are planning to make a home… Read More…
Springtime Indoors and Outdoors Home Maintenance Tips
Did you know that regular home maintenance is vital in keeping the foundation and aesthetic value of the house? It improves the durability of the materials used during construction and locates areas needing repair as soon as possible. Below is a checklist of home maintenance jobs that you can do indoors and outdoors: Indoors: –… Read More…
Have You Heard about a Home Maintenance Calendar?
Owning or even renting a house needs routine home maintenance to keep it as sturdy and as long-lasting as possible. It’s the responsibility of a homeowner to continually do upkeeps. With the busy life almost all of us lead, it’s just common that you may forget some regular home upkeep. Did you know that keeping… Read More…
Keeping Up with Home Maintenance by Tackling the House’s Interior
Home maintenance and inspection is a responsibility of any homeowner. It’s a vital part to keep the house and its interior in proper order. Without regular home maintenance and inspection, it’s like you’re digging your own grave of expenses and troubles. So, to keep your house’s interior in tiptop shape, adhere to the following: ·… Read More…
Home Maintenance 101: Cleaning the Grill
Grills are the outdoor counterparts of cast-iron skillets – the more they’re used the better they’ll cook the next time. Whenever you grill foods, its respective fats and juices will be vaporized and left in the grill, making it seasoned. This vapor creates that smoky flavor that savors the food every time. To help you… Read More…
Home Maintenance Tips for First Time Homemakers
There’s no doubt that owning a home for the first time can be an exhilarating feeling. But ownership isn’t just clear skies and rainbows. It can also be an expensive and overwhelming responsibility. To help minimize the negative aspects of first-time house owners, here are some home maintenance tips: · Be prepared for your every… Read More…