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Keep Your Home Humming - Home Appliance Tips
 Use vinegar to clean mineral deposits off the heating element of your dishwasher.
Clean oven, stove top and microwave.
Clean your disposal by pushing a full tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water. Follow this with a lemon for a fresh scent.
Check your water heater and drain pan for leaks or corrosion.
Check heating/air conditioning filters every month.
Clean the dryer lint screen after each load of clothes has been dried and the unit is empty.
Once a year, clean the coils on the back or underneath refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner.
All Systems Go - Home Systems and Structure Tips
Check roof for loose, or missing shingles, check ceiling and attic for water penetration.
Clean areas around heating and cooling equipment.
Contract with a reputable company for a home warranty plan: it may significantly increase the perceived value of your home, help your home sell faster, protect your budget from unexpected expenses, and limit potential after-sale problems.
Replace heating and air conditioning filters.
Check all wood surfaces for weathering and paint deterioration.
Check all decks, patios, porches, stairs and railings for loose members.
Inspect all faucets for corrosion or hard water deposits that slow water flow.
Have slow running drains cleaned.
Make sure all your sinks and bathtub stoppers hold water.
Learn location of electrical service panels and label each circuit.
Have air conditioning condensation lines cleaned.
Increase Your Curb Appeal - Outdoor Maintenance Tips
 Mow and edge your lawn regularly.
Prune and trim trees and shrubs.
Rake leaves and pick up fallen limbs.
Replace dead or diseased plants and shrubs
Cover beds and gardens with 1-4 inches of mulch to conserve moisture, reduce weed growth, and maintain uniform temperature.
Clean out flowerbeds and plant seasonal flowers to enhance the beauty of your yard.
Repaint or re-stain lawn furniture.
Repair and repaint fences, decks and screen doors.
Discard old or broken lawn furniture, flower pots, and hanging baskets.
Sweep walks, patios, decks, steps and porches.
Appearance is Everything - Decorating Tips
 Use 75-watt light bulbs to brighten rooms.
Arrange furniture to make rooms appear larger and provide maximum walk space.
Restore or repair damaged furniture or upholstery
Repair or refinish damaged doors, moldings and paneling.
Remove ashes and soot from fireplace, clean smoke marks.
Reface or repaint kitchen or bath cabinets at a fraction of the cost of new cabinets.
Polish and buff wood furniture to eliminate surface scratches and enhance the look of the room.
Sell or store furniture that isn't often used so that the house looks open and spacious.
Deodorize the entire house to remove unpleasant odors, such as mildew, smoke and cooking smells.
Let Your Home Shine - Cleaning Tips
 Clean upholstery and polish wood surfaces. (Clean, neat, well-kept rooms make a good impression and show your home in a favorable light.)
Clean carpets and remove spots.
Clean walls, clean and wax woodwork.
Clean, wax, and polish all hard surface floors.
Clean windows inside and out - glass, frames, ledges and sills.
Adjust drapes and clean.
Clean bathrooms thoroughly - floors, walls, fixtures, and tiles.
Clean kitchen ceiling, cabinets, appliances, and fixtures; wax and polish kitchen floor.
Clean attic and other storage areas.
Clean closets and hang clothes neatly. Store shoes, luggage and other articles neatly.
Clean your swimming pool until it sparkles.
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