Maintenance Tip: Cleaning Your Ventilation Hood

Cleaning Your Ventilation Hood
Many stoves today have a ventilation hood above the burners.  These hoods ventilate heat and smoke from normal cooking which protects your walls and your home from excess smoke and odors.  There are grills in the design of the hood that accumulate grease and grime due to cooking. Not only is this an appliance in the home that needs a regular wipe down after cooking, but many of these grilles can be removed from the hood and are available for a much deeper clean.

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Recycling in More Ways than One

Recycling

Spring time is upon us and spring cleaning and home projects are starting to get in full bloom. Recycling is good for the environment and is a way to pay it forward to the next generations. Recycling can start in your kitchen with simple ways of having the tools to collect the recyclable goods like plastics, aluminum and paper.  Whether your current refuse company collects the waste along with your trash or you have drop off locations for recycling, recycling these items is the simplest way to get started in this process. Read More


Going Gold

In celebration of the recent Olympics and the upcoming Oscars, let’s talk gold. Using gold to highlight a room can bring a feeling of enjoyment, stability and optimism.  This color can symbolize wisdom, luxury and high standards. It also evokes a sense of glamour, compassion and courage.  Read More


Important Home Features to New Home Buyers

The National Association of Realtors conducted a survey to learn what important home features were valuable to new home buyers. Not surprisingly, they found that three to four bedrooms were a high priority. Especially with children, these rooms are important. They looked at homes that were around 1800 square feet in size to meet a minimum space requirement. Additionally, amenities like central air and walk in closets were important home features to new home buyers. A must for any home, a master bath is important. New appliances were a plus, as was a tech ready home. These specific features were important when making a home purchase.  Read More