Welcome to Week 7 of the Weekly Home Check This week, let’s keep our water flowing smoothly! It’s time to clean the aerators on your faucets and shower heads then clean out those stinky p-traps. These tasks are especially important for those home owners with hard water. 🚰 Faucet Aerators: Faucet aerators are the small screens at the tip of your faucet. They mix air with water to reduce splashing and improve flow. Because they catch debris, they also become one of the first places where...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Week 6 of the Weekly Home Check We're spending more time cozied up indoors with our heaters running. So, let's replace our HVAC filters and clean our air purifiers so we can keep breathing fresh, clean air! 💨 Replace HVAC Filters Air filters should be replaced about every 90 days, sometimes sooner if you have pets or allergies. Remember to measure the size of your filter then order the MERV depending on your needs. I like use a MERV 8 which can be found here. For air return...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 5 of The Weekly Home Check Let's do a quick fire safety refresh! This week, we're testing our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and checking that our fire extinguishers are in good working order. Together with Wayfair Looking to give your space a refresh? Check out my Wayfair Storefront for my favorite home finds. Shop Now 🌬️ Check Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: In newer homes, these units will generally be connected but will still have a battery and should...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 4 of the Weekly Home Check Before we dive into this week’s home check, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the severe winter storms impacting so many homies across the country right now. If you’re in one of the affected areas, please stay safe and take extra precautions. A few quick reminders: Avoid unnecessary travel and stay off the roads if you can Keep phones and backup batteries fully charged Let faucets drip slightly to help prevent frozen pipes Check in on neighbors,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Week 3 of the Weekly Home Check! Nothing beats the smell & feel of freshly laundered clothes & linens. But that all starts with clean machines! So, this week, we're cleaning our washing machine & dryer vents. Here's how! All the needed supplies can be found in my Amazon and Walmart storefronts. 👚👕 Clean the Washing Machine Regular cleaning is essential and prevents odor caused by mold and mildew. Be sure to consult your washing machine user manual for any specific instructions....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 2 of the Weekly Home Check! With the holidays behind us, it’s likely our oven and stove were used quite a bit. That’s why, this week, our task is to clean the oven and stovetop. Let’s get going! Pick up these needed supplies on Amazon, Walmart or Lowes. 🔥 Clean the Oven(without chemicals): Wipe or vacuum out any loose debris from the bottom. Place 2 cups of distilled water in an oven-safe dish on the lowest rack. Run the oven for 15–20 minutes at 450 degrees, then allow the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Week 1 of the Weekly Home Check and Happy New Year! 🎉 I’m so excited to kick off the 2026 Weekly Home Check together and start another year of simple, approachable home maintenance. For week 1, we’re focusing on getting organized by reviewing and updating some of the most important documents related to your home. Take a Video Inventory: Walk through your home and record everything, going room by room. Having a visual record of your belongings and home details can be incredibly...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 52 of the Weekly Home Check As we close out this incredible year, I want to say thanks to each of you for being part of our amazing community. Your support, feedback, and encouragement have made this journey truly special. I'm excited to share our 2026 52 Week Checklist here as a Google Doc or PDF. If have a copy of my Home Journal & Log Book, you can easily copy and paste this years checklist into the doc. As we look forward to a new year, I wish you and your loved ones a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 51 of the Weekly Home Check It’s Week 51 of The Weekly Home Check, and I want to take this moment to wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays! Whether you’re celebrating at home or traveling to be with loved ones, I hope you’re surrounded by warmth, joy, and plenty of good cheer. As we wrap up another year of home maintenance and look ahead, I’m excited to share that the 2026 Weekly Home Check will be coming soon. Stay tuned for fresh tips, reminders, and tools to help...
2 months ago • 1 min read