General walk through: Check for heat loss, weatherstripping, loose or open storm windows or doors. Check window function and locking mechanisms. Lubricate locks with WD-40 if sticky. Change/clean air filter in furnace. Check temperature and pressure gauges if you have an older heating system with a boiler. Check/add salt to water softener. Check roof along […]
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Garden Calendar For The Week Of December 29th
From Lisa Johnson, Dane County UW-Extension horticulture educator: Trees and shrubs: If we have heavy wet snow, gently use a broom underneath the branches, pressing up rather than down to dislodge snow and ice from evergreens such as arborvitae and soft-wooded trees such as birch that may bend and snap under the weight. Bulbs: Over […]
How To Choose A Furnace Filter
http://www.crewcuttv.com/ This is the season when your furnace is running all the time to keep your home and family warm and comfortable. It’s important to change your furnace filter regularly to maintain indoor air quality. This video from the Carrier Consumer Education Series will tell you what to consider when selecting air filtration for your […]
How To Control The Humidity In Your Home
http://www.crewcuttv.com/ In the winter season with the heat on all the time, the air quality in your home can suffer. Dry air can contribute to skin conditions and can also damage your home’s hardwood. In this video from the Carrier Consumer Education Series, Larry Hacker and Stuart Keith discuss some different options for controlling your […]
How To Stabilize A Foundation with Tri-State Basement Repair
In this episode from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series, Brent Montry from Tri-State Basement Repair explains how to stabilize a home’s foundation to keep it from sinking. Brent also walks through the process on how to solve a basement water problem. Check back often for home building, remodeling and maintenance tips. For more got […]
How to Remove Ice Dams with Hustad Roofing
In this episode of Today’s Home Remodeler, we show How to Remove Ice Dams with the professionals from Hustad Roofing. Visit them at http://www.hustadcompany.com/ Check back often for home building, remodeling and maintenance tips. For more go to http://www.crewcuttv.com/
Garden Calendar – Week of Dec. 8
From Lisa Johnson, Dane County UW-Extension horticulture educator: Houseplants: Check any houseplants brought in for winter to make sure they are not building up insect pest populations. Check closely under the leaves as this is where most of the insects hide. If your leaves have a sticky residue on them it is a reliable sign […]
Garden Calendar – Week of Dec. 1
From Lisa Johnson, Dane County UW-Extension horticulture educator: Fruits: If you have young fruit trees, protect the trunks with hardware cloth available at hardware stores. It can be wired into place and should be removed promptly in spring so it doesn’t girdle the tree. Hardware cloth with a ¼ inch mesh provides more protection than […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For December
General walk through; Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Change or clean furnace air filter. Check temperature and pressure gauges on boiler. Check windows, storm windows, doors and garage door for proper closure and weatherstripping. Check for condensation along windows and glass doors. Make sure areas are well sealed with paint […]
What Is Hard Water?
The elements that generally cause hard water are calcium and magnesium. They often show up in the form of a green and white build-up on faucets or spots on dishes from the dishwasher. While some people claim to dislike soft water and feel they can endure without a water softener, your water heater, hot water […]
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