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Home maintenance checklist

Maintenance checklistYour home maintenance program should include a checklist, home maintenance schedule and maintenance log. All helping you to see developing trends in repairs and costs.

 
Don't let your house take a beating this winter
No matter what part of the country you live in, the fall and winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into their carpeting, every home takes a beating in the winter. As harsh as we can be on our most expensive investment, there are a variety of easy and inexpensive precautions that will greatly diminish the amount of winter wear and tear imposed on our homes.
 
Kitchen and bath updates on a budget
In addition to decking the halls of your home this holiday season, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests by updating high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms with simple and inexpensive home-improvement projects...
 
Are you in the mood for spring cleaning?
In my neck of the woods, it's getting to be that time of year when renewal and regeneration are at it's peak – it's finally spring time If you find yourself in the mood to spring clean and get things in order, you may be stumped at exactly where to start.
 
Your Home Maintenance Toolbox
You're relaxing on the back deck when suddenly, something breaks, what do you do?
 
Bug-proofing your home
So, you’ve just moved in to your dream home. Everything’s in its proper place after days of unpacking and you’re just putting the last of the dishes away in the cupboards. You lift the cardboard box off the counter to throw it away and you see…. ANTS!!!...
 
Winterize your house to save energy
(Huffington Post) - The simplest alternative energy source to tap in your home is energy saved. By taking a few steps towards increasing your energy efficiency, you can significantly reduce both your energy bills and your household's carbon footprint.
 
Solid Hardware Furniture Still the Classic Choice
For centuries, cherry, oak, maple, ash and other American hardwoods have been the preferred selection in fine furniture. Design trends have come and gone, but solid hardwood furniture continues to be the classic choice because it enhances every decor and lifestyle.
 

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