Home Maintenance Tip: Clean Refrigerator Cooling Coils and Grill

Clean Refrigerator Cooling Coils and Grill

Clean refrigerator cooling coils and grill is important for the efficiency of your refrigerator. Your refrigerator typically has a grille at the top or bottom that sucks in air. You need to remove this grille to look for cooling coils and a fan that needs cleaning. This area of the refrigerator and its pieces typically collect dust and dirt. When these coils and fan are not cleaned, your refrigerator has to work harder to keep things cool. Which means parts of your refrigerator or your entire refrigerator may fail sooner than their expected life. Additionally, with a refrigerator that must work harder,your energy bills are likely to Read More

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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So Many Choices … Kitchen Countertops

Kitchen Countertops

Today we can find a variety of counter top materials to use to create a specific look or feel in a kitchen.  Let’s take a look at the variety of kitchen countertops and their pros and cons to using them in a kitchen. Read More

Maintenance Tip: Inspect Attic for Leaks During Heavy Rain

Inspect Attic for Leaks

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