Adventures in Home Owning: 5 End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Adventures in Home Owning: 5 End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Adventures in Home Owning: 5 End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips Dear Homeowner, It’s that time of year again: the days are getting shorter, school lists are arriving in the mail, and the air has just an edge of crispness to it. You and your home have made it through...
Give your washer and dryer some TLC

Give your washer and dryer some TLC

Give your washer and dryer some TLC In these dog days of summer, you’re probably sweating through a few more outfits than usual. (No? Just us?) If you’re buried in laundry, you’ll want to make sure your washer and dryer can handle the load. Nurture...
Scrub the decks

Scrub the decks

Scrub the decks Prime your outdoor space for backyard barbecue blowouts by decluttering and deep-cleaning. Use a broom, leaf blower, or wet-dry vacuum to remove debris from all patio surfaces. Next, tackle the furniture. Use a mixture of warm water and dish detergent...
Freshen your pool

Freshen your pool

Freshen your pool Nothing kills your summer party game like a pool full of algae, so take a few easy steps this month to keep your water in the clear. Shortcut: Test the pH level weekly with a pool water test kit to make sure chemicals are balanced and safe. Chemical...
Adventures in Home Owning: 5 End of Summer Home Maintenance Tips

Make sure your AC is cool

Make sure your AC is cool Task: Now’s your last chance to double-check your air-conditioning unit and make sure it’s in good working order before the mercury starts to rise. Shortcuts: Hook up a garden hose and spray the outside of the condenser to remove...