How to Change an Air Conditioning Filter

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How to Change an Air Conditioner Filter Did you know that you should not only change your air filters in summer, but year-round? That means you are to clean the filter also when you have the heater on instead of the air conditioner. It is important change the filter about 3-4 times a year to [...]

Landscaping Tips to Sell Your Home

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Based on Feng Shui,, marketing rules, and common sense, there are a number of easy upgrades you can make to your garden and outdoor space to dramatically improve the ‘first impression’ of your house on potential future home-owners so that they are more likely to fall in love with your home and buy it right [...]

How to Fix a Dishwasher That Will Not Drain

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How to Resolve Dishwasher Drainage Problems While clogged dishwashers are a complete nuisance, the solution is actually ‘no biggie’. Just follow this step-by-step procedure and you will have your dishwasher back up and running: To fix a dishwasher that will not drain: 1. remove any clogs that are blocking the drain line by pouring a [...]

Home Repair & Maintenance Tips : How to Change a Ballast in a Fluorescent Light

Home Repair & Maintenance Tips : How to Change a Ballast in a Fluorescent Light Change a ballast in a fluorescent light using an electrical tester to check for safety, and by twisting it 30 degrees to loosen the light fixture. Find out how to change a ballast with tips from a handyman in this [...]

Maintenance on a Rental Property

Maintenance on a Rental Property When we say ‘maintenance’, we mean work to prevent deterioration or fix existing deterioration. Maintenance on a rental property may be a confusing issue. Tenants may mistakenly assume all maintenance is the responsibility of the leasing agent and maintenance staff but this is typically not true. In many cases the [...]

April Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is the time of preparing for summer, repairing damage done in winter, and with a sense of renewal, give new sparks and sparkles to tools and equipment year-long in use. April Home Maintenance Projects These projects that are ideally undertaken in or around April: 1. Inspect home from bottom to top looking for damage [...]

March Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is the time of preparing for summer, repairing damage done in winter, and with a sense of renewal, give new sparks and sparkles to tools and equipment year-long in use. March Home Maintenance Projects These projects that are ideally undertaken in or around March: 1. Check operation of toilet. Check the area between the [...]

February Home Maintenance Tips

The home maintenance projects for February involve regular upkeep and well as some winter home management. February Home Maintenance Projects These projects that are ideally undertaken in or around February: 1. Trim branches around the roof line to keep squirrels, roof rats and other pesky animals off the roof. 2. Inspect all vents, repair as [...]

January Home Maintenance Tips

The home maintenance projects for January involve regular upkeep and well as some preparation for the deep winter. January Home Maintenance Projects These projects that are ideally undertaken in or around January: 1. Clean rain gutters. Leave and other debris will hamper drainage and may promote rusting and roof damage. Make sure that water flowing [...]

December Home Maintenance Tips

The home maintenance projects for December involve regular upkeep and well as some preparation for the deep winter. December Home Maintenance Projects These projects that are ideally undertaken in or around December: 1. Clean lint from clothes dryer vent, from the dryer drum to where the air is vented outdoors. 2. Service clothes dryer, cook [...]