Tag: Home Maintenance

Posted on 09/01/2024

From your plumbing and HVAC system to home safety devices, there are several items in your home that can break down or malfunction. Doing some maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the risk of needing repairs or having to replace equipment. Plan on performing the following maintenance tasks in your home monthly: Replace HVAC filters Your HVAC...

Carbon Monoxide

Home Maintenancce

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Posted on 01/02/2024

Does your home have rotted wood? Here's a quick guide to the basics

Among the various maintenance issues you may encounter as a...

Wood

Home Improvement

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Posted on 03/12/2023

Understanding Sweat Equity

Sweat equity is a term used in real estate and in the business world. For real estate, sweat equity refers to the amount of effort a homeowner or investor puts into improving a property. For those interested in flipping homes, this concept is crucial to determining the home's value. Here is some more info about sweat equity to...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 10/16/2022

DIY: 6 Simple Home Repairs

Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs. Torn Screens When your window screens have tears or rips,...

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DIY

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Posted on 09/04/2020

Protect Your Windows During a Windstorm

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay The windows in your home not only supply security while allowing fresh air and natural light to filter in, but they are also essential to keeping energy costs down and they contribute to the overall value of your home. During a windstorm, here are some ways you can protect your entire home as...

Home Maintenance

Windows

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Posted on 12/15/2019

Winter: Easy Ways to Clean Your Fireplace

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay Before you start your first fire of the season, take a few moments to put your fireplace in order. You can do this in less than a half-hour if you gather everything you need. Here's the list: Metal bucket with a lid for removing ash A garden kneeling pad Heavy rubber work gloves...

Home Maintenance

Winter

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Posted on 01/14/2019

Ready to Brighten up that Garage Floor?

Have you been unhappy with your garage floor since you moved in, what, five years ago? It seems the previous owner must have used it as a mechanic’s shop. There are all kinds of grease spots and blotches in all sorts of colors. It just feels grungy. You have tried to clean it, but it seems that the...

Garage

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