Problems can develop in your home seemingly without reason. One day you wake up to find the toilet isn't working or the handle is falling off the front door. As the wife of a maintenance supervisor, I hear about these problems every day! Fortunately, you can resolve most of the issues you have around your home with quick DIY fixes so you don't need a maintenance guy like my husband. Shhh though - don't tell him I'm sharing these DIY fixes! Running Toilets Have you woken up to find your toilet running incessantly? If so, … [Read more...] about Quick DIY Fixes For Annoying Home Maintenance Issues
Home Life and Maintenance
Owning your own home is a special joy in and of itself, but sooner or later, there are going to be issues that arise that require your attention. Maintenance and upkeep of your home, tips on gardening and keeping your outdoor spaces looking fresh - you'll find all of that here.
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Many people chose to make their homes energy efficient for various reasons, from lowering their electricity bill to reducing their personal dependency on fossil fuels. With October, which is Energy Awareness Month, right around the corner, it's the perfect time to reassess your family's electricity use and commit to running a more energy-efficient household. What Does it Mean to Be Energy Efficient? Efficient energy use, or energy efficiency, means striving to achieve the same results by using less energy. According to the U.S. … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
6 Reasons Your Garage Door Is Jammed and How to Fix Them
Most people are generally aware of the fact that owning a house comes with a lot of tasks and responsibilities that you may not want to think about. For example, you will always need to make sure that your appliances are in working order. If you have anything in your home that is powered by moving parts, you will always need to do routine check-ups to ensure that everything is working the way it is supposed to. One particular home feature that people generally don’t think about maintaining is garage doors. After all, most people don’t … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Your Garage Door Is Jammed and How to Fix Them
Why You Need to Get Your Roof Inspected
How many of you have thought about getting your roof checked out? Do you inspect your roof yourself, or do you only do something when a problem occurs? You probably picked the latter, but don’t worry that’s what the majority of people seem to do when it comes to their roof. Roofs are often said to be like tires – we only think of them when a problem occurs, and we only replace them when we must. But replacing a roof can be incredibly expensive and can often be avoided if the roof is inspected. Just like tires if you inspect and … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Get Your Roof Inspected
3 Tips for Finding the RIGHT Gutter Cleaning Company in Adelaide
As you probably already know, dirty and broken gutters can cause a lot of damage to the roof, as well as the whole foundation of your house. If you neglect this part of your house, things will get so messy that you’ll end up spending huge amounts of money on repairs that you might not have needed at all, if you only paid some more attention to the gutters. Neglect is the biggest cause of damage and I suggest you don’t let it be the cause of your home’s damage. Here’s what can happen if you don’t clean this part of your building: … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Finding the RIGHT Gutter Cleaning Company in Adelaide
