In the world of garage doors, there are a few things that can actually cause some accidents or damage. Poor functioning garage doors can cause damage to cars or other items. When considering garage door maintenance, remember this can protect the items and humans you love. It is important to inspect your garage doors from top to bottom in order to perform garage door maintenance. These simple fix and repair tasks can actually keep your family safe. Getting a head of these simple issues can help you understand how to care for your garage doors. A poorly maintained garage door can potentially be dangerous. When you perform these garage door maintenance tasks you will have a well functioning garage door. Here are some of the most common garage door issues that are worth checking now.
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Home Maintenance Tip: Inspect all water valves
Spring is a good time to check water valves and spigots to make sure they are operating properly. There is nothing worse than a leaky faucet or valve. These valves could either wear out because of constant use and be a source of water leaks, or they could get stiff and corroded with lack of use causing them to not work at all. For this home maintenance tip, locate your main shut off valves for your water should any serious leak occur. Knowing where you water valve is located will help you quickly shut off water if you experience a water leak. Read More
How Gutter Guards Work and How They Protect Your Home
Guest Blogger: Tom Kahn
Gutters are an often overlooked aspect of how the exterior of your home functions. Gutters protect your asphalt, cement, and (most importantly) your foundation from water damage and deterioration. Gutters also whisk water away from your property, protecting your landscape from water erosion and other types of damage. Gutters are an essential aspect of your exterior, yet in all likelihood, you neglect maintaining your gutters.
Gutters should be cleaned out at least once each year (typically in the spring) in order to get rid of leaves, tree branches, and other debris that may be lodged in your Read More
Home Maintenance Tip: Flush Hot Water Heaters
This home maintenance is a timely one. Your hot water heater accumulates sediment from your water source. That’s right water that flows through your home has other minerals in it. This is not to say that your drinking water is not safe.
Water that flows through your home undergoes a filtration and chlorination process before it reaches your home, however not every mineral can be eliminated through these processes. If you do not periodically flush your hot water heater, the sediment will keep building up within the Read More
Home Maintenance Tip: Spray Pest Control Around the Home
Almost anywhere you live there are opportunities for insects and pests to enter your home. There may be different types of insects based on the climate and soil conditions of where you live. However, to prevent these little critters from invading the interior of your home, it is good practice to spray pest control around areas of your home. It is important to focus on areas that might allow for these pests to enter your home.
Determine the typical kinds of pests in your neighborhood or area. Then, determine what products will eliminate them or prevent them from entering your home. Some people spray around their home themselves, while many others hire a pest control service to minimize insects around and in the home. Which ever you choose, remember your pets. Many of these sprays contain toxins that would make your pets sick or worse, they could die. So when you are spraying around your home, keep your pets inside away from these chemicals.
