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.
Maintenance Tip: Clean Exhaust Fans Throughout Your House
Exhaust fans are generally located in the ceiling in your bathrooms. Without proper cleaning, these fans get clogged and may burn out faster Read More
Maintenance Tip: Inspect Attic for Leaks During Heavy Rain
Heavy rains can cause challenges around your home. If you have heavy rains, it is a good time to climb in your attic and inspect attic for leaks during these heavy rains. Specifically check in areas where openings might exist like vents and check roof lines or any changes in roof direction or slope. If you do have leaks, address them immediately as water in your attic can Read More
IBS Kitchen and Bath Show Trends
After a visit to the International Builders and Kitchen and Bath Show, we discovered a few kitchen and bath show trends happening in the world of home improvement. Read More
The Value of Home Maintenance Infographic
The Value of Home Maintenance
Often times conducting home maintenance projects becomes a reactive activity in a home. But to maintain and even improve the value of your home, regular maintenance is recommended. The value of home maintenance has many different components. Good home maintenance can keep a family safe and healthy. It can also reduce long term and short term expenses. Maintaining a home by performing home maintenance tasks can also increase the sales value of your home. Additionally, proactive maintenance can help avoid high replacement costs of specific equipment which results in energy efficiency, reductions in utility costs, and a clean air home. One important value of home maintenance is keeping your home healthy to keep all the members of the household healthy. Take a look at this HomeZada infographic on how to specifically take care of your home and understand the home maintenance and its value. Read More
