Category: Maintenance
Maintenance
How can checking extension cords and power strips for damage improve safety at home?
Extension leads and power strips usually live under furniture, behind TVs or next to beds, quietly handling multiple plugs. Because they’re out of sight,...
Maintenance
What benefit is there in wiping window tracks now and then to keep them sliding smoothly?
Window tracks are dust and grit magnets. Over time, dirt collects in the channels where the window frame slides. Add a bit of moisture...
Maintenance
How can making a note of unusual sounds from fans or motors help you fix problems before they fail?
Fans, exhausts, fridge compressors, pumps and AC units all have a “normal” noise when they’re healthy. Because you hear them every day, you almost...
Maintenance
Why should you look behind big appliances occasionally for signs of leaks or pest activity?
Big appliances—fridges, washing machines, dishwashers—tend to sit in one place for years. Because you rarely move them, the space behind becomes a blind spot....
Maintenance
How can checking door locks and latches once in a while prevent sudden “door stuck” emergencies?
Door locks and latches wear out slowly. At first, you might need a tiny wiggle to close the door smoothly. Then you start pushing...