For many homeowners, the idea of making home repairs can feel like a daunting task. Most home projects, however, are truly simple at their core. People often assume that lighting a pilot light can be dangerous, but in reality, it’s a simple task that can be completed safely in just a few minutes. The first step to safely lighting a pilot light on a gas stove is to examine … [Read more...] about How to light your stove’s pilot light
Archives for November 2014
How to Handle a Kitchen Fire
There are over 150,000 kitchen fires in the US annually, many of which lead to injuries, destroyed homes and even deaths. You need to act fast to keep a kitchen fire from getting out of control. But what should you do when faced with a cooking fire? That depends on what type of fire you have. If the fire is coming from your microwave or the oven, close the door and turn the … [Read more...] about How to Handle a Kitchen Fire
Decluttering so you can enjoy the holidays
The holiday season is finally here, bringing with it delicious food, brightly wrapped gifts, quality time with family—and cornucopias of clutter. Streamline your holiday celebrations by decluttering your home before the first wreath even comes out of storage. There are a few reasons to invest time in decluttering now. First, getting rid of extraneous objects will make your … [Read more...] about Decluttering so you can enjoy the holidays
How to keep white residue off your dishes
If you’ve had your dishwasher long enough, you’ve probably noticed a white residue left on your dishes after you’ve run them through the machine. This residue is caused by mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and though these mineral deposits are unsightly, they are not unsanitary. But no one wants to eat off of dishes with white film on them. To keep your dishes … [Read more...] about How to keep white residue off your dishes
Don’t make these 10 laundry mistakes
Laundry seems so simple at face value: you put the clothing and soap in the washing machine, move it to the dryer, fold and put away. However, there are a few oft-made laundry mistakes that can harm your clothing, ruin your appliances and generally make the process far more complicated than it needs to be. Here are the top ten laundry mistakes to avoid. 1. Using too much … [Read more...] about Don’t make these 10 laundry mistakes