Welcome to Week 18 of the Weekly Home Check Three months have flown by, which means it’s time to swap out those air filters and clean the air purifiers again. 💨 Replace HVAC Filters For air return vents/grids: Locate the metal grid inside your home. They are generally in a central location, in the hallway or ceiling. Turn off the unit to prevent blowing dust. Open the grid, replace the used filter with a brand new one. I like to use a MERV 8, which can be found here. Close the grid, turn the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 17 of the Weekly Home Check Spring cleaning is in full swing! This week, let’s tackle the walls, baseboards and floors. 🧹 Cleaning Floors, Baseboards, and Walls Walls & Baseboards Dust the entire surface. Mix 1 teaspoon of dish or castile soap with about 16 ounces of warm water into a spray bottle. Spray in a sweeping motion at an angle, avoiding direct spraying onto the wall. Use a damp microfiber flat mop to wipe off the soap, rinsing the mop as needed. For tough stains and...
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Welcome to Week 16 of the Weekly Home Check Another three months have passed, which means it’s time to clean the washing machine and dryer vents again! 👚👕 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 and link the manual in your Home Journal & Logbook. Dispensers: Remove them completely, then scrub and rinse in mild dish soap. Clean inside the dispenser...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 14 of the Weekly Home Check This week, let’s tackle two tasks to keep your home pest-free and in top shape—spraying for bugs and cleaning outside windows. Before we dive in, let’s spotlight our sponsor for this week: Together with Guardian You already take care of your home, but what if you could save money — without lifting a finger? Guardian Service is an insurance concierge that saves homeowners an average of $895 on home and auto insurance by shopping 50+ top carriers on...
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Welcome to Week 13 of the Weekly Home Check Summer heat will be here before we know it! This week, let’s make sure your HVAC system is running efficiently to keep your home cool and comfortable. Uncovering the A/C Unit If you've covered your outdoor air conditioning unit during the colder months to protect it from debris and inclement weather, now's the time to uncover it. Remove any covers or tarps and inspect the unit for any signs of damage or debris buildup. Clear away any leaves,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 12 of the Weekly Home Check Let's hope the cold weather is behind us and continue prepping our home for warmer days ahead! This week, let’s get a head start on readying your grass, lawnmower, grill, and patio furniture for spring and summer. ⛽ Oiling the Lawnmower Start by checking the oil level and condition. If needed, drain the old oil and replace it with fresh oil. Replace the spark plugs, lubricate any moving parts and sharpen the blades. Lawn mower tools linked here. 🍖...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 11 of the Weekly Home Check As we shift from winter to spring, it’s time to get our outdoor gear ready for the season ahead. This week, let’s reattach garden hoses, check sprinklers, and store snow blowers properly. 🚰 Reattaching the Garden Hose: Retrieve your garden hose from storage, whether it's stored in the garage or basement. Remove any covers placed over the spigots. Attach one end of the hose securely to the outdoor faucet, ensuring it's tightly screwed on to prevent...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Week 10 of the Weekly Home Check Spring 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. Together with Lowe's Spring is a great time to give your home a refresh. Whether you're updating a bathroom, rethinking your kitchen, or simply doing some spring cleaning. Lowe’s has the tools and products to get the job done. Checkout all my essential tools and supplies...
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Welcome to Week 9 of the Weekly Home Check Time for a fridge refresh! Let’s clear out any expired food, give the inside a good clean, and vacuum those refrigerator and freezer coils to keep everything running smoothly. 🧽 Deep Clean Your Refrigerator Empty Shelves: Unplug and take out all the items from your refrigerator, one shelf at a time. Check Expiry Dates: As you remove items from the fridge, check their expiration dates. Discard anything that's no longer good. Vacuum: There are likely...
3 months ago • 1 min read