Clever Home Maintenance Ideas

• Dryer sheets not just for clothes!

  Dryer sheets not only clean dust from baseboards but also leave a static-repelling residue that helps prevent future dust buildup.

• Stripped screw?

  If you are spinning out on a stripped screw try a rubber band over the head of the bit. The rubber gives grip and fills the joint to help key the bit properly.

• Light scratch removal from flooring.

  light swirls and scuffs can be unsightly. If you have laminate or hardwood flooring try rubbing a (unsoiled) tennis ball over the light scuffs to help feather the scuffs into the clear coating material.

• Water spots on fixtures?

  Cleaning your fixtures is a chore. Why not add a little shine and water spot prevention. Once the fixture is thoroughly cleaned vigorously rub wax paper on the dry fixture for a beautiful look and spot prevention.

• Pet hair Abound?

  Weather it's in the carpet or on the fabric sofa try using a rubber squeegee to swipe that hair away!

• Vinyl window frame warped?

  It can happen vinyl windows expand and contract with temperature chances. If your window frame or sash has slightly warped try heating the area with a hair dryer to gently reshape it. Set hair dryer to hottest setting (do not heat glass) Hold 6-8" away from warped spot. Move dryer in circular motions to evenly distribute heat. Once pliable (soft enough to move) gently push back to shape and clamp in position until cool.