Home maintenance blog
Practical guides to keep your home in shape: what to check, how often to do it and why it matters.
5 home maintenance tasks people forget (and how often to do them)
The dryer vent, the fridge coils, smoke alarm batteries, gutters and the water heater all need attention, and almost nobody remembers. Here is how often to do each one.
· 3 min read
Home safety check: smoke and CO alarms, fire extinguisher, gas and the breaker
A 20-minute safety check you can do yourself: test the alarms, read the fire extinguisher gauge, inspect gas hoses and press the test button on your RCD. Plus what always needs a professional.
· 5 min read
How often to wash sheets, pillows, duvets and your mattress
Sheets weekly, pillows and duvets about twice a year, the mattress every six months. A simple schedule for bedding care, with what to check on the care label and when to replace instead of wash.
· 5 min read
How to prepare your heating system for winter: boiler, radiators and chimney
Book the boiler service, bleed the radiators, get the chimney swept and test your alarms before the first cold snap. What you can do yourself, what needs a professional, and in what order.
· 5 min read
How to prevent water damage at home: 6 checks that catch leaks early
Most water damage starts as a slow, quiet leak. Six quick checks (toilet tank, sealant, drains, washer hoses, gutters and balcony drains) that catch problems before they reach the walls.
· 5 min read
Renting: which home maintenance is the tenant's job and which is the landlord's?
As a general rule, tenants handle everyday upkeep and cleaning, and landlords handle structure, major systems and wear that comes with age. How to read your lease, what to do on day one and the routine that protects your deposit.
· 5 min read
Why your washing machine (or dishwasher) smells, and how to fix it for good
A musty washing machine or dishwasher is almost always caused by residue, damp and a clogged filter or drain. A step-by-step fix, and the monthly routine that stops the smell coming back.
· 5 min read
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