It’s March, temperatures are beginning to rise, life seems to begin again. It’s a good time to take a look around your home and tackle those indoor projects that need attention. Soon enough you’ll want to be outside as much as possible.
1. Splish Splash Backsplash
A backsplash is a vertical extension to a counter — typically a kitchen, bathroom or wet bar counter that extends a few inches high or all the way to the ceiling. Its function is to protect the wall behind a sink against damage caused by splashing water. In the kitchen, backsplashes also protect walls from cooking splatter. When built with care and an eye toward aesthetics, backsplashes can be a beautiful addition to your home. There are many options available, including ceramic, porcelain and glass tile, marble, limestone, quartz and granite. Work with a professional to help you choose the right methods and materials for your specific project. Schedule an estimate for your backsplash
2. Showerhead 101
Does your showerhead feel more like a half-hearted spritz than a steady, forceful stream? You’d expect your showerhead to be one of those spots in the home that’s self-cleaning, but in fact it needs some routine upkeep to keep it looking new and functioning at full capacity. Keep it clean and flowing freely by removing mineral deposits such as limescale. You’ll need to pick up some CLR (Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover) from your local family-owned hardware store and carefully submerge the showerhead for no more than two minutes, using a brush to remove any remaining mineral buildup or residue.
3. A Dirty Job No One Wants to Do
Cleaning large projects such as basements and crawlspaces is an arduous task that is well worth the cost of having it done professionally. A professional cleaning crew wearing backpack vacuums will vacuum, wipe and mop all surfaces needed for a complete and successful cleaning, using only organic cleaning products. Getting these spaces cleaned will improve the air quality of your home, which is good for you and your family. Schedule a cleanup today
4. Unload!
Unwanted items around your house gather dust, take up space, and sap your energy. You keep thinking, “I should get rid of that” but you don’t. Why not do something about it? An efficient, hard-working junk removal team can provide you with all the labor needed to remove unwanted items and debris from your home and dispose of it properly. The hauling crew will leave all areas broom swept clean when they’re done. Free up your space — schedule a junk pickup appointment today
5. Wall to Wall Perfection
Now’s a great time to patch, repair and refresh drywall and plaster walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings take big abuse especially when there are kids, dogs or hockey players in the house. It might be a ding on a ceiling made by a champagne cork, or the hole made by the doorknob, or just general scuffs and griminess. All walls and ceilings occasionally or even regularly need a professional hand. There is nothing like the clean, fresh feeling of newly repaired and painted interiors. If you’re up to tackling this task, visit your local family-owned hardware store for all the patching and painting supplies you’ll need. Not a do-it-yourselfer? Contact us. We’ll get those soiled, sad walls and ceilings looking as good as new and ready for what life throws at them next.
6. Try Wallpaper!
Thinking about giving your home a makeover? Consider wallpaper and wall coverings. Wallpaper is an art that is alive and thriving due to the work and care of classically trained installers. Wallpaper, especially untrimmed designer wall coverings, must be expertly hand-trimmed by a professional installer. Prior to applying any wall covering, repairs should be made to walls. And if your wall(s) already have wallpaper, it will need to be removed before applying the new wallpaper. This is a job best left to the professionals. Contact us and we’ll be happy to let you know all the options for your project.
7. Here Comes the Sun
The good news is: More sunny days ahead! The bad news is: That sunshine reveals all the dust on your blinds that wasn’t so noticeable during the cloudy winter months. Clean blinds regularly with a microfiber blind cloth or dusters available at your family-owned hardware store. Work left to right and blade by blade from the top to the bottom on each window. Microfiber picks up the dust without leaving more lint behind.
8. Cookin’ Smart
Love to cook? Be sure there’s a fire extinguisher nearby. No matter how experienced a cook you are, a fire can flare at any time and quickly spread. The NFPA recommends that a kitchen-rated fire extinguisher be securely mounted and accessible to everyone rather than having it end up in a cabinet behind other products and perhaps unable to be found when it’s really needed. Make sure you test your fire extinguishers regularly and show everyone in your home how to use them in case of a fire. Shop your local family-owned hardware store for their advice and a variety of fire extinguishers to choose from.
9. Ceiling Fan Cleaning Hack
Fit a pillowcase around a fan blade and use it as a dust rag. Any dust that falls will land in the pillowcase rather than on the floor or furniture below. Go to the next fan blade. Repeat until done. That was easy!
10. Smarten Up Your Home
If you don’t have one already, consider installing a smart home security system in your home. Depending on what system you choose, it can provide protection and maintenance alerts, including:
- Video when someone rings your doorbell or unlocks your front door
- Remotely maintaining and controlling your home’s temperature, window shades, lighting and more
- Notifying you when there’s a hazard, e.g., water leaks, smoke, carbon monoxide leaks
Hope your projects go well this month!