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15-Minute Fixes For Around The Home

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Home maintenance is an ongoing project. There’s always something to do around the house, or something to fix. The problem is, you may not have the time, or the skills, to get it done yourself.

In this 4-minute piece from The Today Show on NBC, you’ll see some projects are quite simple.

Dubbed “15-Minute Fixes”, see how simple it can be to handle 3 common household chores:

  1. De-alcification of a shower head
  2. Clearing hair from the inside of a bathroom drain
  3. Sealing a granite counter-top

Each clean-up job is cheap, quick, and can be handled sans handyman. As Spring Fever sets in, put these fixes on your To-Do List.

How To Replace Your HVAC Air Filter

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Replacing a home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) air filter is one way to keep the unit’s motor running right.  It’s an oft-forgotten part of keeping a well-run home. And, it’s simple, too.

In the two-minute video above, you’ll learn how to replace an air filter from start-to-finish.  There’s no need for tools and no need for experience — the job is about as basic as home maintenance jobs come.

Air filters should be changed at least quarterly but it’s okay to change on a monthly rotation, too — especially if your home has shedding pets, or is under construction or repair. Just remember that not all air filters are created equal.

In this famous video, we see how $0.99 filters can fail to get the job done. Spending $10-15 for a filter that works is a better idea.

Save money by buying in bulk.

How To Remove Stickers And Adhesive-Based Price Tags From Just About Anything

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Sometimes, price tags just don’t want to unstick. No matter how hard you scrub and scrape, tacky residence stays behind. Turns out, getting “the stick” off your stickers isn’t so hard when you have the right tools.

In this 2-minute video from eHow.com, you’ll learn how to remove stickers and adhesive-based price tags from common household items including:

  • Wooden furniture
  • Glass vases and other glassware
  • Plastic pieces
  • Cardboard boxes

The best part? All the supplies you’ll need are already in your home.

The Right Way To Make Your Bed When Your Home Is Listed For Sale

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Well-made beds aren’t just for comfort — they’re for presentation, too. Especially when you’re selling your home.  A pristine bed conveys an image of cleanliness and order to potential home buyers and that can help you get more of your asking price at the point of negotiation.

When homeowners don’t take the time to make a bed, buyers wonder what else around the home is getting neglected.

And there’s a proper way to make a bed, too.

In this 15-step video from Howcast, you’ll learn how to start with a stripped down mattress, add bedding, pillows and a blanket, and end with the hotel-quality look that today’s home buyers expect.  The alternative is to leave a bed sloppy, reducing your home’s overall appeal.

To make a bed the right way takes less than 2 minutes. When your home is listed for sale, make making the bed a part of your daily routine.


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