At this point, your spring cleaning indoors should be winding down, thanks to all the maintenance you did in April, right? Now, you can focus on some of your outdoor projects and tasks you can do to enjoy your yard all season long. Of course, there are still a few things indoors to be done! […]
Spring has already sprung, and you still haven’t started your cleaning, right? Well, here are a few helpful insider tips to make your to-do’s smidge easier, thanks to Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford. Clothes Dryer. Remove and clean the dryer lint filter every time you dry a load of clothes. It’s also important to […]
Spring has already sprung, and you still haven’t started your cleaning, right? Well, here are a few helpful insider tips to make your to-do’s smidge easier, thanks to Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford. Roof. Use a leaf blower and broom to remove leaves and other debris from valleys and behind chimneys. Start at the top […]
Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, it’s time to give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage. Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, […]
When putting together your Spring Cleaning list, don’t forget the outside portion of your house. To reduce the possibility of damage to your home’s exterior, you need to prune nearby shrubs and trees. Overgrown shrubs can rub and damage your siding, windows, and roof; while vegetation near or against your home leads to moisture damage […]
Spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes too hot to venture up there. When vents become clogged or fans stop working, summer heat and humidity become trapped in your attic. This […]
During the winter, your gutters and downspouts are working overtime. All the storms have had plenty of time to wash dirt and debris into these funnels that is now stuck and drying out. It’s important to clean these seasonally to prevent water damage to your home. Here are some tips for cleaning and repairing […]
Winter and early spring are peak seasons for animal damage to your home. Cold weather drives animals inside where they make dens and nests to raise their young in the spring. Time to give the critters a Spring eviction notice! The usual animal suspects include: Squirrels: Damage from squirrels comes mostly from chewing exterior trim, […]
Ah, Spring. The time when the world renews. The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, the grasses are growing, the flowers are blooming… and your allergies are going haywire. Which is why it’s the perfect time of year to replace the air filter on your Central Cooling/Heating System. As a rule of thumb, […]
Updating your bathroom can put new life into your home, but not everyone has the time, experience or budget to do a full renovation. So why not give it just a little “refresher?” If your tub and tiles are in good shape, you can refresh your bathroom without too much effort, and there’s no […]