April: FIVE TIPS FOR SAFELY CLEANING YOUR RAIN GUTTERS
Maintenance means everything: Ideally, you should clean your gutters twice per year. Maintaining clean gutters will help you to avoid drainage problems that could potentially lead to more costly repairs. Climb on up: Borrowing (or investing in) a good, sturdy ladder is the key to ensuring your personal safety and to making the task as […]
March: FIVE FUN AND EASY SPRING CLEANING TIPS
Dance while you dust: This is the perfect time to fully indulge your musical interests; break out the iPod or turn up the CD player, and you’ll be singing along to your favorite tunes and won’t find cleaning to be a chore at all! Clear out the clutter: Take the opportunity to dig into the […]
DID YOU KNOW…? NEW WAYS TO USE OLD PRODUCTS
You can use steel wool to: Fill a screw hole that has become too big for the screw. Stuff the hole with steel wool and re-insert the screw. Make an instant pincushion. Stuff an old sock with steel wool and tie tightly for a pincushion that will keep pins and needles rust free. Repel kitchen […]
DO’S & DON’TS ON WATERING YOUR LAWN
DO water every five to six days during the warm season. DO water early in the morning. DO set sprinkler water spray close to the ground, not in high arcs. DO soak the area for 30 minutes to 1 hour. DON’T water during the heat of the day (you lose ⅓ of the water to […]
EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE CURB APPEAL
Walk across the street and look at your overall landscape. Are shrubs trimmed neatly? Windows and doors shouldn’t be overshadowed by overgrown bushes. Clear your entry, sidewalk, and plant beds of leaves and debris. Add a new layer of attractive mulch to all planting areas. Are there bare spots or weeds in the lawn? Your […]
HELPFUL HINTS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLANTS
For an environmentally safe insecticide boil five or six chopped garlic cloves in a gallon of water until soft. Add one tablespoon of biodegradable detergent and let sit for a day before spraying on plants. A spray bottle of two parts vinegar and one part water is good for getting rid of slugs on your […]
QUICK TIPS FOR INTERIOR PAINTING
Before you begin pick your paint colors carefully. You may love one color, but will it go well with your furnishings, carpeting, and adjoining wall areas? Choosing with care can save you a frustrating and costly re-do. Use water-based latex paint for ease in application and cleanup. Buy the correct paint for the surface you […]
Safety Tips for your home.
Never leave standing liquids unattended. Stay within arm’s reach while your child is bathing or is near any container of water. If the phone rings, let it ring; stay with your child. Prevent tap water scalds by adjusting the temperature on your hot water heater to 120° F. Keep medicines and hazardous household chemicals locked […]
SEVEN SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR NEW HOME
When you first move into your new home it is a good idea to take care of a few small things that can make a big difference when it counts. Change the locks on all your exterior doors. Unless your house is brand new you never know how many strangers may have a key to […]
TEN WAYS TO CUT YOUR ENERGY BILL
One of the easiest ways to cut your heating and cooling bill is to make sure that your attic has seven inches (R-22) or more (up to R-49) of fiberglass or rock wool insulation. A simple step we often ignore-replace or clean your AC vents once a month. Don’t leave your bathroom ventilator running longer […]