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You Need a Home Maintenance Binder (and What to Put in It)?
Keeping track of interior and exterior home maintenance schedules, landscaping, and emergency contacts for repairs can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners. Even for experienced owners, help with organisation and a centralised place to keep information can be a struggle — and no one wants to be digging in a desk drawer or searching through…
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How to Figure Out Why You Have Low Water Pressure (and Fix It)
Cooking, doing dishes, and bathing are all difficult when your water comes out of the tap at a trickle. While you might think low water pressure would be a very complicated problem to solve, it can actually often be addressed with a few simple fixes. The trick is finding the cause of your water pressure…
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How to Tell If There’s Mould in Your Air Conditioner, (and What to Do About It)
Air conditioners make life much easier when the weather is hot. But if your AC unit isn’t well-maintained or functioning properly, or hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it can provide the ideal environment for mould to grow.
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Try One of These Alternatives If You Hate Your Home’s Gutters
Gutters do an important job — they protect the foundation and structure of your home from water falling off the roof. But anyone who has ever owned a home also knows that traditional gutters have their drawbacks: They can become clogged with leaves, and in colder weather, they can cause ice dams. They can also…