Aug 23, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Clean and Organize your garage If you haven’t cleaned out your garage in a while, it’s likely this project will take an entire weekend (or more), so plan accordingly. It helps to think ahead and find out where you can take items (donations, hazardous waste, things to...
Aug 16, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Back to School Get organized for back to school (and work). Consider what would make this fall run more smoothly for your family: a few extra hooks in the entryway to handle coats and bags, perhaps? Or if papers are a constant problem, take the time now to set up a...
Aug 9, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Cleaning your Natural Stone “After a summer filled with nonstop grilling fests, family gatherings, and just general outdoor fun and wear and tear, it’s important to properly clean natural stone around your home—whether it’s outdoor granite countertops, stone...
Aug 3, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Deal with wasps, mosquitoes, and other insects Wasp activity peaks in late summer; these insects become more aggressive and likely to sting in, you guessed it, August. So you’ll want to spray for wasps and eliminate them, pronto. DIY: “The first step to...
Aug 3, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
Cleaning Porch Light If you have glass light fixtures that are easily removed, bring them inside and wash in a dishpan of warm water with gentle soap. If the fixtures must stay in place, turn the power off and carefully wipe the exteriors with a damp microfiber cloth;...
Jul 20, 2018 | Maintenance Tips
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...
