From turning wrenches to nailing down the basics, we're about to sprinkle some DIY magic on your living space. So, say goodbye to boring repairs and hello to a home that's as vibrant as your personality. Here are our Top 5 Easy DIY Home Maintenance Tips to keep your home looking good and those that live in it happy!
Home Maintenance
Baking soda is a great, simple way to freshen up your carpet from pet stains, spills, and the general ware. Just sprinkle some throughout your carpet, or on a concentrated area, and use a brush or broom to gently spread it and allow it to work into the carpet fibers. Then, once it's been sitting on the carpet for 15 to 30 minutes, vacuum the carpet and your carpet will be smelling as good-as-new.
Squeaky hinges are one way to make your home less happy, but there are many common, household items that will alleviate that sound in a jiffy. For example, applying a bit of olive oil, petroleum jelly, and bar soap to the hinges will help restore order to your home once more.
While it's recommended the batteries in your smoke detectors get changed twice a year, monthly checks help to ensure the detectors are up-to-date and functioning properly. By simply pressing the button on each detector and ensuring it beeps or sounds an alarm, your home becomes extra safe from a potentially devastating fire.
Citrus peels are an amazing, easy way to clear your garbage disposal of any odors and make the rest of your kitchen smell fresh. Just throw in a few peels and run with a little cold water. Lemon peels can also be used to clean microwaves and coffee pots.
Anything on the gas supply, anything structural, and panel-level electrical work. Everything in this article is well within a homeowner’s reach; those are not.
Usually where the supply enters the house, often in the basement on the street-facing wall. Find it before you need it, not during a leak.
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