Home Maintenance

Natural stone, such as granite and travertine, add a touch of elegance and class to any home bathroom, kitchen sink or counter top. While stone is a popular choice for homes, it does take some...

Very often, people make judgments about your business, your restaurant or your home based on their impression of your washroom. Nothing says "slacker" like ancient grime on the bathroom sink and...

While iron fireplace doors are very attractive and durable but keeping them clean can be difficult and time consuming. There are certain things you can do to keep the iron clean. Keeping iron...

For many years now, fiberglass has been the substance of choice for bathtubs and shower enclosures. While fiberglass is lighter-weight, easier to handle and less expensive than porcelain, it can...

Whether you plan to redecorate your kitchen or just want to spruce up that refrigerator you've had for years, you have some concerns about what kind of results you can get with paint. Don't worry;...

Terrazzo floors are not only beautiful, but also very durable. Terrazzo is made by embedding pieces of marble in concrete and then polishing the surface to be very smooth. As a result of...

Cabinet doors can take a lot of abuse over time from heat, moisture and grime and acquire a lackluster appearance. Restaining cabinet doors can completely renew their look; however, this is a...

You may be tempted to discard and replace your old electric stove, but a little cleaning and reconditioning often gives new life to an old stove, updates your kitchen and saves you money. With a...

For those who depend on rainwater catchment tanks for their water supply, sanitation and contamination are constant concerns. A number of factors affect the cleanliness of your catchment tank and...

Carpet Cleaning How often do you get your carpets cleaned, either by DIY or by a professional carpet cleaner depends on your living habits and the environment. Whatever the method you use or the...

Steam cleaning is an effective way to clean a dirty sidewalk. It removes all traces of even the toughest dirt and stains on the sidewalk's surface. A clean sidewalk in front of your home or...

Cleaning can be a tedious chore; however, it is necessary to maintain your home as a peaceful, serene, sanctuary. A messy room, in particular, promotes additional stress that can be prevented by...

Marble is a popular choice for homeowners who are going for the aesthetic beauty the natural stone has to offer. It does have a few drawbacks. Marble can require extra care to maintain it, because...

Cleaning marble is not always an easy task because of a variety of differences, depending on where it came from. With man-made marble (also called "cultured marble"), even more variables come into...

Marble countertops and floors really add value to the beauty of a kitchen or other areas in the home. It is important that you maintain your marble countertops and make sure you use the right...

Both stone and ceramic tile are popular flooring choices in homes and businesses. They are attractive and can also be a long-lasting flooring option when properly maintained. Keeping the tile...

An article with instructions on how to get rid of fruit flies very fast. The instructions also apply to drain flies and other similar household pests.

When the fall and spring seasons come, many people think about cleaning their exterior aluminum gutters. Cleaning your gutters twice a year will keep them free from debris and will help prepare...

This is probably on of the easiest things that you can do to brighten up your bathroom fixtures and/or the kitchen faucet. When you are done, your fixtures will look new again.

Marble is a beautiful stone to use in your home. It wears well, but it is prone to etching---or losing its shine---from cleaning products with acidic ingredients, and acidic substances such as...

Even the smallest of house fires--whether you left clothes in front of a heater vent or forgot about something on the stove--can cause a terrible odor that can linger throughout the house....

Using paint lacquer often leads to some of it getting on areas that you had not intended it to. Lacquer is by design difficult to remove, as it is intended to be durable and to protect surfaces....

Here are some simple fix up tips to make your house more appealing to buyers. All of these tips are inexpensive and can be done in your spare time.

Making your kitchen smell better requires more than a quick cleaning. Stenches can come from the strangest places. For example, rotten potatoes smell awful, but who would think to check them? If...

Natural stone sinks can add class and are a nice touch to any home decor. With their beauty comes maintenance and work to ensure they last a long time. Due to the porous surface of natural stone,...

Storm windows are a good addition to any home. Besides providing an extra window to help lessen a storm's damage, they also provide an additional layer of insulation. Storm windows may seem to be...

Blinds are both functional and decorative, providing privacy, light control and style to complement any room. While most are sturdy and low-maintenance, they will need some routine cleaning as,...

When warm weather approaches thoughts to turn to swimming and long days in the sun. If you have an in-ground pool you may look forward to the fun but you do have some work cut out for you. You'll...

Brass can be a beautiful addition to any bathroom. Well-maintained brass fixtures add a touch of class to bathrooms with their shine. But brass will tarnish easily if not cared for properly. This...

A marble countertop can be a beautiful and durable addition to any home. Marble tolerates the highest amounts of traffic and use with ease and hides any scratches by blending them into its...

Imagination is the only limitation when designing a parquet floor. Historically wealthy European families began using parquet flooring in the 17th century. During this period, parquet designs were...

Maintaining a clean air filter in your furnace is important for a variety of reasons. A clean air filter will reduce the energy usage of your furnace and increase its efficiency. A well-maintained...

Mold is more than just an unsightly home maintenance issue. Human health can be affected by exposure to excessive amounts of mold. Health effects can range from itchy eyes and nasal congestion to...

Cement driveways are susceptible to stains and discoloration due to oil, grease and simple wear and tear. These stains are not only unsightly but can also reduce the value of your home if you are...

Lestoil is a household cleaner manufactured by the Clorox Company. Use Lestoil to clean and neutralize greasy spills and spatters from a variety of fabrics and services. Because Lestoil is...

Marble is an attractive, natural stone that is used for many surfaces in the home. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns but requires certain steps for proper care. Maintaining your marble...

Home air and exhaust ducts are generally something that is out of sight and out of mind. However, as they are often warm, dark and potentially humid, they are the perfect breeding ground for mold...

Having clean ducts is an easy way to help eliminate dust in your home. If you use a good filter for your furnace and keep a clean house your ducts should not get to dirty but more dusty. These...

Ammonia has long been used as a cleaning agent. Often the active ingredient in many commercial household cleaners, ammonia is a safe option for those looking for affordable alternatives to costly...

Jet tubs can be a wonderful and relaxing place for you to enjoy alone, with a partner or with friends. However, maintaining a jet tub's cleanliness can be difficult. Luckily, there are several...

If you've got a wood floor that you regularly polish, or an unglazed ceramic tile floor that requires regular waxing, you'll eventually notice that hazy, discolored look that indicates wax...

We bought our first house about 4yrs ago. The house was a fixer upper. Our carpets were suppose to be an off white or a light beige color but instead they were almost completely black! We tried to...

Whirlpool tubs are wonderful and expensive, but can be also difficult to keep clean. Follow these steps on a routine basis and your tub will always be shiny and ready for you to enjoy a nice, hot...

Soapstone is a hard, impermeable stone that has been used for sinks, counter tops and woodstoves for hundreds of years. The surface resists stains; virtually nothing will stain its surface....

Cleaning concrete walks is never much fun, but often has to be done. While there are several ways you can clean concrete, this is the method I used. This was done on very old concrete, which was...

Jetters are a lot like pressure washers. They can be attached to nearly any source of water, and propel water out of a hose at high velocities. Generally, you will use a jetter to clean something...

Proper maintenance of your fireplace should include regular cleaning of your chimney. If you keep your chimney clean, you will reduce the incidence of chimney fires. The goal is not to make your...

Keeping ducts clean helps to ensure they are working properly to move air from one point to another. When ducts are filled with dirt, mold, lint or other debris, it can cause health hazards and...

A hot tub is a wonderful place to sit and relax with friends on a chilly autumn evening. However, if you would like to enjoy your hot tub for years to come, you must keep it clean. Cleaning a hot...

Water can cause a great deal of damage to home. There need not be a flash flood either. Everyday drainage that occurs near your home's foundation or water draining directly out of gutters can...