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MAINTENANCE IDEAS Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to do those DIY projects you’ve been putting off all year! Use these simple and effective tricks to help you save costs around your home. TEXT SKYE LAVIS
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taying on top of your home maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your home in good shape, and it can help you avoid even more complex and costly repairs later on. No need to spend money on a contractor when you can complete these easy projects yourself.
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1. CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS This may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fun DIY ideas, but it’s important to clean your gutters twice a year. Get up on a ladder and remove debris from your gutters by hand. Use a hose and a plumber’s snake to flush debris from downspouts.
2. FIX YOUR LEAKY TAPS It’s not hard to fix a leaky tap. Usually, it’s just a matter of replacing the rubber washer inside the faucet handle. Turn off the water supply to the tap, remove the leaky handle, and replace the washer.
