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A dryer vent is much more important than most homeowners realize. A properly installed dryer vent, using the right materials, practically eliminates poor dryer performance, increased wear and tear on the appliance, and the very real fire hazards that go hand in hand with poor ventilation. For all these reasons, it’s important to know the…

There are quite a few metal polishes on the market today. The difficulty lies not in the act of metal polishing, but in finding the right product for your specific job. Different metals are used in different ways around the home, and there is at least one right way to work with each. Aluminum and…

Dumpster rental is for more than just your daily trash. Many people who live out of town or beyond the edge of common municipalities have to resort to the use of a dumpster as their trash service, but this article goes beyond daily dumpster use and digs into certain situations where a dumpster rental might…

There’s no way around it: Busy households attract dirt. Kids and pets are especially good at bringing the great outdoors back indoors when they get home from playing in the yard. Even in the quietest homes, dust and cooking residue can accumulate, dulling the colors of your carpets. Buying or renting carpet cleaning equipment is…

While your carpeting may not require the regular cleaning that other types of flooring demand, your carpet should be professionally cleaned once every year to 18 months, even if you vacuum regularly. Professional carpet cleaning extends the life of the carpeting and contributes to better air quality, reducing allergies and illness. Do-It-Yourself Carpet-Cleaning Mistakes Ideally, your…

Having your carpets professionally cleaned is seen as an expensive task by most homeowners when it ought to be looked at as necessary, regular maintenance. Not only does employing a carpet shampooer once a year as a maintenance priority make your carpets look pretty, it comes with a long list of other valuable benefits as…

Most homeowners don’t need to be introduced to the concept of the pressure washer. If you don’t already own one, your neighbors have probably told you about them. Any number of common household or outdoor surfaces can become caked with a layer of dirt and grime. Some of these surfaces may require hours upon hours…

Oven vents and fans are a nice addition to your kitchen. When cooking something particularly pungent (or when accidentally cooking to the point of charring), your oven vent is there to reduce lingering odors and suck away smoke. To keep your stove vent running at peak performance, you need to clean your over-the-stove vent hood…

Pools and spas create a wonderful luxury to your backyard and they can offer hours of fun and relaxation to any household. But they’re an expensive purchase, and like any investment they’ll need routine maintenance and upkeep. To make sure that these systems run properly and remain hygienic, you’ll have to perform occasional clean-up tasks…

In today’s high-paced world, more and more homeowners are turning to maid services to help free up valuable time and keep their home looking neat. National chains like Merry Maids and the Maid Brigade make finding maid services easy to find for anyone who is looking for some house cleaning help, while thousands of smaller…