Winter will be here before we know it, which means it’s time to prepare your home for the cool months ahead. A little preparation now will help keep your home running smoothly as winter storms and cold weather approaches. Here are 10 steps to prepare your home for winter. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.With
A clean dishwasher means cleaner dishes. It may seem silly to clean a dishwasher, but this simple task will help keep your machine working at it’s best. Cleaning your dishwasher every four to six weeks will help reduce buildup of lime scale, soap scum, and eliminate leftover food particles that reduce your machine’s effectiveness. Need
When was the last time you peeked underneath your stove’s hood and checked the exhaust fan filters? … awkward silence … Chances are you haven’t cleaned your filter in a while, and it is looking and feeling greasy. Over time, the filter may become so blocked with grease and grime that it loses its effectiveness,
Congratulations, you’ve purchased your first home! In the hustle and bustle of moving in, it’s easy to overlook routine home maintenance tasks. We know reading that might have been a bit daunting, but don’t worry, most of these tasks take a few minutes or a quick call to a professional! Take a deep breath and
Getting yourself ready for winter is pretty straight forward. Coat? Check! Gloves? Check! Umbrella? You’re an Oregonian, you don’t need one. 😉 But preparing your home for a long, cold season is another story. Here are 7 steps to prepare your home for the upcoming winter months. If you find anything you have questions about,