Welcome to Week 43 of the Weekly Home Check This week, we’re tackling one of the most effective ways to prepare for winter: inspecting for air drafts and replacing the weather stripping on your doors. 🪟 Check for Air Drafts: Inspect Doors & Windows: Walk around your home and feel for any cold air coming through gaps in doors or windows. You can use a candle or incense stick to detect movement if you’re unsure. Common Drafty Spots: Pay extra attention to areas where different materials meet,...
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Welcome to Week 42 of the Weekly Home Check Winter is quickly approaching and I can't wait for our upcoming tasks but this week, let's focus on keeping our drains flowing and ensuring the bathroom fans are working properly. 🚰 Flush Drains Regularly flushing your kitchen sink with boiling water helps prevent grease and gunk buildup. A quick reminder: if you have a glass or porcelain sink, consider warming the glass with hot water to avoid cracking. Boil a half gallon to a gallon of water....
17 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 41 of the Weekly Home Check This week, we are continuing with the tasks to prepare our homes for winter, so we'll be winterizing the lawnmower & storing the patio furniture. But first, check out this week's sponsor, which helps keep these reminders free. Protecting Your Home Goes Beyond Locks & Cameras Home security isn't just about what happens at your front door. Personal information available online can make it easier for strangers to find details about you, including where...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 40 of the Weekly Home Check The colder days are starting to come, it's time to prepare our homes for the cold weather. This week, our focus is on winterizing the outdoor spigots/faucets and sprinkler systems. 🚱 Winterize Outdoor Spigots: Outdoor spigots, also known as faucets or hose bibs, are vulnerable to freezing temperatures. When water freezes, it expands and can cause pipes to burst. Here’s what you need to do: Shut off Valve: If there’s a shut-off valve inside your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 39 of the Weekly Home Check As we approach the changing seasons, it's time to focus on your HVAC system. Proper care now ensures your home stays comfortable and energy-efficient throughout the year. But first, check out this week's sponsor who help keep these reminders free: How Much of Your Personal Information Is Online? We spend a lot of time protecting our homes, but what about our personal information? Your address, phone number, and other personal details can end up on...
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Welcome to Week 38 of the Weekly Home Check I'm not sure about you, but I always put all my trash in a bag and somehow my trash bins still get dirty! It's also been 6 months since we last did this task, so this week, it’s time to give your indoor and outdoor trash bins a good clean! 🗑️ Indoor Trash Bins Your indoor trash can often be a breeding ground for bacteria and odors. I find it easiest to take my bin outside and clean with a multipurpose cleaner or a mixture of equal parts water and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 37 of the Weekly Home Check If you are like me, your BBQ grill probably got a lot of use this past summer. This week, let’s take some time to clean it before storing it for the winter, or for some of us, getting ready to keep using it all season long! 🍖 Cleaning the Grill: Scrub Grates: Use a grill brush and plastic scraper to remove residue and grease from the grates. Remove Parts: Take out the grates, flavorizers, grease traps, and any other removable parts, besides the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 36 of the Weekly Home Check This week's task is very simple: checking the water pressure. Proper water pressure ensures your plumbing system functions efficiently, protecting your pipes and appliances. Before we dive in, let’s spotlight our sponsor for this week: 🛠 Why It's Important to Check Water Pressure: Too High: High water pressure can damage appliances, such as washing machines and dishwashers, and lead to burst pipes or leaks over time. Too Low: Low pressure can make...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 35 of the Weekly Home Check These days, we’re constantly hearing about fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes, but many households still aren’t fully prepared. With September kicking off Emergency Preparedness Month, we’re diving into the topic this week. But first, check out this week's sponsor, which helps keep these reminders free. Assembling Your Emergency Kits Every home should have 3 essential kits: Home Stockpile: This kit is for sheltering at home without water,...
2 months ago • 1 min read