Happy New Year! Wishing You Warmth, Accessibility & Power
 
January 2010 Home Maintenance Tips
  • Review warranties and product manuals for recommended maintenance. Mark your calendar to track scheduled upkeep and service.
  • Fix squeaks in floors and stairs.
  • Make a room-by-room inventory of everything in your house (photographs or video) for insurance purposes.
  • Maintain insulation around exterior water pipes to avoid air infiltration.
  • Change or clean furnace filter.
  • Change water filters and service water softeners.
  • Push the ŇtestÓ button on bath and kitchen electric outlets (GFCI). Then push ŇresetÓ button.
A New Year's Resolution: Get Organized
Finding ways to store and access all our stuff is a common household problem, which is why itŐs such a popular New YearŐs Resolution.   Click for storage ideas.
 
A Finished Basement for the Whole Family
Half of this basement becomes an accessible apartment suite for an elderly father who recently moved in. The rest of the space takes care of the adult children.   See this project.
 
The Best Way To Heat Your Home
There are many options for keeping warm this winter, but which one is most efficient and comfortable for the way you live? Here's what you need to know.
 
How to Avoid Winter Power Outages
A backup generator is how you remain safe and warm during the winter storm season. But there are several types and prices, so where to begin?   Click for more about generators.
 
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