Tag Archives: Maintenance
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Solstice House Check Up
Posted on December 30, 2022 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItEssential House Maintenance Chores Repeated every December and June The summer and winter solstice are great times to perform needed house maintenance so let this article be a “maintenance needed” dash light to gently prod you toward some simple house care. Addressing these tasks will make you familiar with possible repairs, alleviate the worry of […]
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Re-Stocking and Stocking-Stuffing
Posted on November 29, 2022 by mikew in Fix It & Use It‘Tis the season to get the handy “candy” for home owners and maintainers. Winter months can raise the urgency of delayed repairs, the coming new year stirs inspiration of project progress, and Christmas seems to promote the purchasing of stuff. These suggestions come from one who is always looking for a few handy items to […]
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NEW! Home Assessment and Servicing
Posted on November 29, 2022 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItFor clients who have been in their home for a year or more there are essential maintenance steps to prolong the life expectancy of the household components, reduce future costs of deferred maintenance, and ensure an enjoyable standard of living. The Home Assessment and Servicing identifies areas of needed maintenance and repairs while completing some […]
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Prepping the House For Fall
Posted on October 5, 2022 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItSix autumn tasks that will save you Time-Labor-Cost later We have had a prolonged summer and extended dry season in the Seattle area. The gold-colored grass lingers when traditionally it has returned to its vibrant evergreen state. While the weather is puzzling us and the trees both, there are some things you can do to […]
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Snow is Coming, So What?
Posted on December 10, 2021 by mikew in Fix It & Use It20 minute projects that will count in the cold! We prep the car for snow, school districts send out their cancellation plans, parents stock up pantries, grandparents knit winter caps, but what can home owners do? It is easy to forget or even know what to do in preparation for the upcoming winter storms and […]
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The Home Toolbox Essentials
Posted on May 30, 2021 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItTools are in abundance. I love tools. And I also realize that my passion and experience on home maintenance may be of help to you. In an earlier article I identified the first two tools every home owner needs. The first was a ladder. The second was a good wet-dry vacuum. The third is a […]
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You Just Moved In – Now What?
Posted on May 20, 2021 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItFirst, congratulations on the transition and move into your new place. Recently I’ve spent more time with folks moving out. Many more folks are still looking for a place. You’re moving in! Exciting! Exhausting! Scary! This whole house (and that mortgage) are all yours! NOW WHAT?! I want to offer you some steps that can […]
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Rain Drain Maintenance
Posted on January 21, 2021 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItOutside drains are an item we seldom think about. They are located on driveways, in the middle of yards, and around walkways providing the vital function of collecting rain water and diverting it to drain systems – underground piping. These pipes end up in drain fields and city storm systems and most importantly down grade […]
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Ways to make your painting project pop!
Posted on April 20, 2020 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItThe upkeep and painting of our house siding is a big deal. There is nothing that will cause a more drastic improvement in the appearance of our house. Years can be erased from the stylistic appearance and years of longevity can be added with the well done painting project. If only the same could be […]
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Creature Colonization Prevention thru Crawlspace Covers
Posted on March 20, 2020 by mikew in Fix It & Use ItWhen it comes to crawlspace access covers there are some that work better than others. This may seem obvious but as you will see, there have been some notable efforts. The goal of a crawlspace cover is two-fold: 1) Keep moisture out, 2) Keep rodents and pests out. Here are my grades on several I […]
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