insert_link Home Improvement May Home Improvement To Do: Clean Outdoor Patio Furniture Weather, temperature changes, the sun, and pollen can wreak havoc on outdoor patio furniture. Here are some quick tips for cleaning a variety of furniture materials. Outdoor Furniture Cleaning Tips: Wrought Iron: Scrub with soap, smooth rough spots with a wire brush or sandpaper, spray with a rust-inhibiting metal primer, and apply several coats of metal spray paint in the desired color. Aluminum: Remove oxidation by scrubbing with a […] todayMay 23, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Home Improvement To Do: Clean and Repair Home Siding and Trim April showers bring May flowers … along with a lot of home maintenance chores! With the weather too nice to be stuck inside, most of this month’s home maintenance to-do list focuses on getting the outside of your home ready so you can have worry-free Summer Fun! Over time, the paint on the exterior of your house can peel or crack, leaving the siding underneath vulnerable to water damage. Small […] todayMay 22, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement May Home Improvement To Do: Clean and Repair Windows and Screens Spring pollen and rain can make quite a mess of your windows and doors, so take some time this spring to clean window and door glass. While it may seem like a sunny day would be the perfect time to tackle this chore, it’s actually best to do it on a cloudy day when the glass is less likely to streak. Glass cleaning tips: Fill a spray bottle with a […] todayMay 22, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement May Home Improvement To Do: Termite Inspection and Prevention The warmer months of spring and summer are a good time to check around and under your house for termites, since they’re more active and easier to spot. Termite damage, though, can be occur at any time, so grab a flashlight and head outside and into your basement or crawlspace to look for evidence of a termite infestation. Look for damaged wood framing, termite tubes on exterior foundation walls, and […] todayMay 21, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement May Home Improvement To Do: Clean Your Garbage Disposal Get rid of the winter funk in your kitchen by cleaning out your garbage disposal. This easy chore takes only a few minutes but can make a big difference in freshening up your sink and kitchen. To clean a garbage disposal: Pour half a cup of baking soda into the disposal. Then pour in a cup of white vinegar to form a chemical reaction that cuts through grease and grime […] todayMay 20, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement May Home Improvement To Do: Lawn Mower Maintenance Before mowing seasons gets into full swing, it’s important to perform the following maintenance on your lawn mower to keep it running smoothly and cutting cleanly. The last thing you want is a blade flying off and impaling your leg or a spark starting a wildfire. Lawn Mower Maintenance: Clean or Replace Spark Plug: A bad spark plug will make your lawn mower hard or impossible to start, and cause […] todayMay 20, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Rid Yourself of Summer Pests, Naturally Living in the city has its perks. But it also has its pests. From mice to roaches to bed bugs, dreaded pests can and will descend upon our apartments. Why pay an exterminator hundreds of dollars to douse dangerous poisons, when myriad natural, non-toxic, economically priced solutions are at our disposal? While there are numerous ways to deal with bees, wasps, mice and the critters, the best approach to […] todayMay 16, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement 7 Ways to Improve Your Grill Setup Grills by themselves aren’t much to look at. They’re basically large, hulking pieces of stainless steel that stick out like sore thumbs in our backyards. So we’re always trying to slip covers over them or wheel them around to the side of the house. It doesn’t have to be this way — designers are coming up with clever ways to make grills actually something that you want to put front […] todayMay 14, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Home Improvement Extras to Budget for in May It's the merry month of May, Spring rains are abating and Summer heat is just around the corner. It's a good time to set aside some extra time and money for a few things to get you ready for the vacation season. Paint or stain your home’s exterior. Longer days and generally milder weather make May a good month to schedule house painting. If your home has a wood-shingled […] todayMay 13, 2019
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