Maintenance and Repair: October 2006 Monthly archive
Inspect and service your furnace before it gets too cold. You'll lean heavily on your furnace all winter long and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your furnace is in top shape is worth every penny spent now.
October 24, 2006 | Comments ()
If the drawers in your kitchen or bathroom continue to run off track or jam then you should probably check the slides. Sometimes they just need tightening but when new slides are needed there are many sources on the web that can fit any size drawer and provide you with any type of slide.
October 20, 2006 | Comments ()
This isn't 18th century London so it's up to us to clean and maintain our chimneys. It's important to regulary inspect your chimney throughout the year, as well as take steps to prep it for use during the winter months. Without proper maintenance your chimney can become a fire hazard as well as health hazard due to carbon monoxide and other hazard gases. If you've never done an inspection or are unsure about the condition of your chimney then search for a modern day chimney sweep from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
October 18, 2006 | Comments ()In some homes the doorbell is one of the most used electronic devices in your home. With all of the work they do they are bound to break down. Here is a how-to for repairing your doorbell.
October 9, 2006 | Comments ()If there is anymore motivation to keep your home clean it's knowing that tiny bugs live in the dirt and dander of skin particles and can cause asthma and allergies. The first thing you should do is wash your pillow case and pillow, ASAP. If you can replace carpet with hardwood or tile floors then do it because when dust mites enter your carpet its very difficult to remove them. Otherwise be diligent about dusting and vacuuming.
October 9, 2006 | Comments ()
The EPA has recognized that indoor air quality should be a understood by all homeowners. Chemical smells, headaches, frequent colds, can sometimes be attributed to your indoor air. Here are some solutions to help improve the air around you.
October 8, 2006 | Comments ()
Vinyl siding can crack and break but with the proper tools its quite easy to make this repair to your exterior. Hopefully you saved a few panels just for situations like this otherwise you may have a problem matching a color. Even if you have the right color of siding the sun can fade the original. so make sure you match it up properly.
Replacing a Section of Vinyl Siding [Hammerzone]
October 3, 2006 | Comments ()
