Home Maintenance Tips
Deicers
The most common products available to homeowners fall into the category of deicers. Deicers are made of mineral salts and work on the chemistry principle that salt water has a lower freezing point than fresh water. As the salts dissolve, they seep down to...
Clean and Organize Closets
The New Year is a perfect time to organize your home, and why not start with your closets? Over the course of the year, closets get full of all sorts of stuff that may or may not belong there. Since it’s too cold to do much outside, take advantage of a day...
Clean Bathroom Tub and Sink Drains
Over time, hair and debris can build up in your bathroom drains, impeding the flow and causing water to back up into your tub or sink. Not only is this unpleasant, but it also lets dirty water to stand in your sink or tub, allowing mold and mildew to grow...
Pack a Home Emergency Kit
The last thing you want during the holidays is for an emergency to chill your family’s cheer. Prepare for power outages and weather-related emergencies with an easy-to-find emergency kit. Some items to include are bottled water, a hand-crank radio, a...
Check your fire Alarms
Check smoke alarms Holiday cooking and baking, along with candles and the distraction that parties create, can accidentally create unintentional fires. Before Thanksgiving, test your smoke alarms and make sure they are functioning in all areas. Have a...
Tiny Steps to get your house clean
Check smoke alarms Holiday cooking and baking, along with candles and the distraction that parties create, can accidentally create unintentional fires. Before Thanksgiving, test your smoke alarms and make sure they are functioning in all areas. Have a...
Check up on appliances
Tiny Steps to Get Your House Ready for Guests Clean the bathroom. If you only have time to clean one room in your house other than the kitchen, make it the bathroom. Most guests can handle a little dust on the coffee table or lint on the carpet, but a...
Service your plumbing now!
With a roasting turkey, fluffy rolls, comfort side dishes and sweet pies all needing the attention of the stove and oven, you’ll want to make sure it’s working at its best. Perform some quick maintenance checks on your oven and range. Your washer and dryer...
De-Gunk Your Gutters
Call and schedule a plumber The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for plumbers due to garbage disposal issues, clogged drains, dishwasher problems, and toilet troubles. Do yourself a favor and schedule a plumber to come in and fix issues prior to...
Maintain your wood stove or fireplace
If you have not done this yet its crucial in the fight against water damage. We have talked about this a couple times but its always good to have a reminder. Clogged rain gutters can cause ice dams, which can lead to expensive repairs. After the leaves...
Clean Your Radiators and Baseboard Heating
If you have a fireplace or wood stove, it’s essential for safety that you have it serviced before lighting the first fire of the season. If you haven’t done so already, schedule an appointment to have your chimney inspected and, if necessary, cleaned. Want...
Trim dead tree limbs
Vacuum radiators, baseboard heaters, and heating grates. Prepare for heating season by vacuuming up dust from radiators, baseboard heaters, and heating grates. If you have radiators with covers, remove the covers and vacuum beneath them before...
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