Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. July 25, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance foundation, gardening, homeowner, landscaping, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Clean Your Dryer Vent in 3 Easy Steps A hidden fire hazard that’s often overlooked is the threat posed by clogged dryer vents. Luckily, the process of cleaning your dryer vent is an easy one that does not require the assistance of a professional. July 18, 2022 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety appliances, first-time homeowner, laundry, new homeowner, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Caulk Bathroom Surfaces Re-caulking bathroom surfaces in your home is a relatively easy process if you have the right tools. If you’ve never been through the steps of this process, there are a few items you will want to have on hand before you begin. July 11, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance bathroom, first-time homeowner 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pet-Friendly Plants to Incorporate into Your Space If you’re a pet parent looking to become a plant parent, there are some things you should consider before selecting the perfect plant addition to your home. July 5, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety gardening, landscaping, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Check for Window Leaks The most common issues that you will encounter with your property’s windows are problems stemming from water intrusion, difficulty opening and closing windows, and air leaks. June 13, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Change Your Furnace Filter For this project, there’s no assembly or tools required–anyone can change out an old filter. Plus, it’s a good life skill to know as there will come a time when you need to utilize this expertise. June 6, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, HVAC, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Test Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Did you know you can cut risks related to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards in half by following just a few helpful tips? All you need is a foot stool or ladder and possibly a few batteries. May 31, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety ceiling, electrical, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Getting Rid of Your Bad-Tasting Tap Water for Good In some areas of the United States, tap water includes additives that you may have certain sensitivities or allergies to. May 23, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Storm-Proof Your Home from Inclement Weather A bad storm can bring about so many repairs. From broken windows to downed powerlines and trees. The best method of defense is to prepare for disaster before it occurs. May 16, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety home exterior, new homeowner, roof, spring, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
How to Properly Tend to Trees Trees require the right care to avoid turning into a giant pain. Here's what you can do to keep those saplings in shape. May 9, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety gardening, home exterior, landscaping, lawn care, spring 0 0 Comment Read More »