Start Your Next Adventure in stripping
New to weatherstripping? Its all covered in the link below including a 90 second intro video here to make this topic slightly less dull.
panel envy is real
An electrical panel that's so beautiful it belongs in a frame. If you are like many homeowners who inherited the undecipherable scribble of the previous owner and can't make heads or tails of which switches connect to which outlets, then you can especially appreciate that clear labels matter. Knowing the correct switches is key when performing any repairs or in case of emergency. Fortunately, electrical panel mapping services are available via trained electricians, but you can also learn how to label your circuit breaker at the link below.
do americans have a beauty problem?
When this iconic photo was taken by Herb Ritts of the "Supermodels" in 1989 'Beauty Products' as a mainstream contributor of debt was not even registered. Today, Americans spend more than ever on beauty products and services and according to Lendingtree, more than a third of those surveyed regret OVERSPENDING in these areas. Don't fall into the perfection trap. You CAN be your gorgeous self and share some love -and FUNDS with your home maintenance needs too -and it will pay you back. Are you prioritizing your multi-step skincare routine over your home? Find out just what we are paying to stay beautiful at the link below.
looking for lost change to put toward my anual home mainTENANCE budget
Sources say you should set aside 1% to 2% of what your home is worth for maintenance every year; but did you know that where you live greatly influences what those costs will be? Learn more about setting up your annual home maintenance budget at the link below.
(Photo: Photographer Phil Dunlop Harper’s Bazaar May 2023)
How I sleep after cleaning my dryer vent and preventing a fire hazard.
"Lint-filled dryer vents cause over 15,000 fires per year" cited by the National Center for Healthy Housing is a statistic I feel lucky to have NOT contributed to. Up until recently I had always thought I was doing my part to keep my drier safe by taking lint off the lint screen alone! Fortunately, this potentially lifesaving task of cleaning your dryer VENT is easy. Find out how at the link below.
(Photo: Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Paramount Pictures)
sharp blades are tlc for your lawn.
Who knew that sharp mower blades are a regular part of lawn care? I seriously thought this was something for only hardcore lawn geeks -those guys with instructions in their will about being buried with their mower. Come to find that dull blades can result in a host of problems from ugly grass to lawn diseases. The great news is sharpening the blades yourself is easy! Learn how at the link.
(Photo: Launchmetrics Spotlight, Collina Strada Spring 2025)
Did you know you can clean your home's siding the same way you clean dishes?
I sure AF did not know this.
Not only is Dawn soap ideal for cleaning your siding but no special equipment is needed, just a garden hose, a soft bristled scrubbing brush and you have one of the cheapest ways to maintain your home's exterior. Done once a year can also help prevent permanent stains on your siding.
Find out more at the link BELOW
(photo: Gwyneth Paltrow and her Chanel)
You need to replace your furnace filter year round!?
I had no idea summer is a good time to do something related to the furnace. Seriously WTF.
Luckily changing your filter is a simple home maintenance task.