Home Maintenance

Wasps often make their way into homes through cracks in attic walls and ceiling joints and through exhaust vents such as those found in an upstairs bathroom. If you have discovered wasp activity,...

Bird watching can be a wonderful activity or hobby, and spotting bluebirds, listening to sparrows sing and spying glorious swans paddle atop waters is fulfilling. However, if you are met with a...

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...

A sliding door is wonderful in that it creates an almost invisible barrier between the indoors and out. However, it's occasionally necessary to lubricate the sliding door to make sure it opens and...

Whether your pet did it, or your kid did it, or your father did it, don't worry. Removing urine and its odor from your laundry is easy.

Staining a deck shields the wood from sun and moisture damage. Stain protects the wood from cracking and fading, and increases the longevity of the deck. Although several application methods...

Routinely cleaning the roof of your house is vital to maintaining the overall neat appearance of your home. Stains from mildew, moss, lichens, mold and dirt can take over your roof. Traditional...

Cleaning often involves an arsenal of harsh chemicals that are hazardous to the health of humans and the environment. While not every cleaning job can be accomplished with natural alternatives,...

Homeowners often select vinyl window trim and siding due to its durability and low maintenance. Vinyl window trim can be cleaned with a power washer, but failure to properly use the power-washing...

Pest control products available for the average consumer are remarkably similar to professional products chemically; the real difference is that retail pest products are marketed for their ease of...

Chlorine bleach is used in many households as a disinfectant and as an effective cleaning solution. The sodium hypochlorite solution is highly toxic undiluted; especially to plants. It is the...

To keep your home smelling fresh, you do not have to rely on store-bought air cleaners. In addition to being costly, deodorizers also usually contain a bevy of harsh chemicals. When inhaled by...

Frozen fan blades can be a bit of a mystery. Often, the fan was working fine the last time you used it and this time, when you turned it on, the fan blades won't move. It is not uncommon for this...

A pressure washer, also known as a power washer, is a home appliance device typically used to forcefully clean dirt and debris from hard surfaces. A power washer can quickly spray down a deck and...

Mold is a problem in any room of the house that is exposed to a lot of moisture and has relatively low air circulation. This makes bathrooms prime places to find mold. Mold can be found in the...

Mold is present in nearly all homes and is commonly found growing in bathrooms where warm and humid conditions encourage the spores to germinate. A bathroom sink is an ideal surface for mold...

Do you have granite in your house with etched marking on it. It could be from cleaners that weren't designed for granite, hard water even. Well this article will give you the instructions to fix...

Rust is the process of oxidation--the process in which oxygen and moisture change the composition of metal surfaces, turning them an orange color. Rust can be an irritating and inconvenient...

A clean grill makes it easier for you to cook your favorite grilled dishes. The caked-on black grime prevents even heat transfer to your food and can also leave a charcoal residue on dishes that...

Ballpoint pens, highlighters and permanent markers all contain ink with the purpose of leaving a permanent mark. When ink gets onto a painted surface, it may become a nightmare depending on the...

Silverfish are small insects approximately 1/2 inch long. They get their name because of the silvery color and shape of their bodies. They are fast creatures that can move and maneuver quickly...

With so many choices, homeowners have used fiberglass less as a means of insulation. With new studies on climate change and talk of using green construction in home building, more homeowners are...

Discovering that mice or other rodents are living in your house can be disturbing and downright shocking. Mice carry diseases, destroy food products that aren't properly stored, and can leave...

While technically you can use just about any kind of interior paint on baseboard heaters, certain types of paint last longer, are more heat-resistant and simply look better. Regardless of the type...

Finding a cockroach infestation is a surefire way to ruin a day. But before you panic and reach for the exterminator's number, there are a few things you can do to get rid of the little buggers on...

Window film is a cheap and effective way to help insulate against cold weather. Window film is a thin plastic applied to the windows of your home to keep warm air inside the house. It's is a good...

Mineral deposits such as calcium can make fiberglass muddied and dull or remove its shine. There is a simple solution to removing calcium deposits from fiberglass. Distilled white vinegar has an...

Don’t say it is too late in the year for this. My son was stung by a Wasp yesterday showing that those little critters really do fight until the very end. I find one or more flying around in...

Bugs not only carry a host of diseases, but they also pose an annoying nuisance to homeowners. Cockroaches, silverfish, pill bugs and ants commonly infest homes. Other bugs such as spiders may...

Moss in your stairwell can lead to foul odors, insects that breed, and a generally slippery experience when walking up or down the stairs. Some people love the green sight of moss as it pokes its...

Mold and mildew affect your basement, carpets, roof and virtually any area that is constantly damp. Although a solution to these problems is available at a corner store, this solution is a...

There are various types of insulation for the home, but foam insulation has the highest insulation rating. Typically, a professional will install foam insulation in your home, but you can rent...

Keeping your home well insulated is just a matter of good home maintenance. Spray insulation kits are a good way to fill in the gaps that happen in insulation in older homes. Foam insulation is a...

If you live in a humid or damp environment, it may seem like mold is invading your home. Mold thrives in damp areas such as bathrooms, and can spread if not treated quickly. Fortunately, you can...

The wet, enclosed environment of a typical bathroom is a prime environment for mold spores to grow. A bathroom ceiling, where water droplets typically condense, is a common area where mold is...

Mold grows in wet, warm places. Mold can look black, red, brown or yellow, depending on where and what it's growing on. Mold can cause the wood on the deck to rot and fall apart. Mold seeps into...

Automatic shower cleaners seem like a wonderful tool to make shower cleaning easier. However, there are some problems reported with these systems. Consider these problems before purchasing an...

You can fix any squeaky door with a product that you already have on hand and it takes less than a minute to fix! All you need is everyday household cooking spray and a rusty old hindge or a...

This eHow explains how I got rid of ants when I had a serious problem with them in my apartment. No need for chemicals or poisons. More then likely you will already have what you need in your...

Skunks are nocturnal animals that hibernate in the winter. Although they generally will not bother humans, skunks carry rabies and also emit a strong-smelling spray if they feel threatened. If...

An active hornet or wasp nest on your house is a hassle as well as a hazard. If your house is not properly sealed around the nest, the pests can find their way inside. Even if the wasps don't come...

While paper wasps can look scary, unless they are building a nest in your home or someone in your family is allergic, they pose no real danger. If you leave them alone, they will not bother you....

Cleaning an oven can be a nasty smelly job,especially using harsh spray on chemicals. A great alternative for your oven is to prevent it from getting dirty. Here are some ideas on how to make and...

It can take hours of scrubbing to make your home's counters, floors and surfaces sparkling clean. Commercial cleaning products are sold to help you accomplish your daily cleaning tasks, but often...

If you live in the south, you know how dirty vinyl siding can get. The dirt from roads, pollen from trees or that green yuck from too much rain or humidity can make your new home look like a run...

Need to rid your home of cockroaches, but don't want to expose your family to harmful pesticides? There is a way!

One day you walk into the room and an ominous stain has blossomed on your carpet. You hesitate to tackle it yourself because what if you do something wrong? Here are a few carpet cleaning facts...

Pressure washers will make short work of any large cleaning job. The high-velocity water spray can clean almost any surface if the washer is used correctly. Pressure washer attachments range from...

How to powerwash a house - find out what is involved in the pressure washing process, safety tips and precautions.

A few easy steps along with the tools you will need to power/pressure wash your house. Very simple.