You should clear fallen leaves from your lawn before winter because letting them accumulate can suffocate the grass, promote thatch buildup, and make removal nearly impossible once rain or snow sets in. A thick layer of wet leaves blocks sunlight …
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With more 1,000,000+ parts and maintenance products in our inventory, it will soon be a little snug in our 86,000-square-foot facility. We’re growing. Thank you for choosing us. In 2012, we began shipping to Canadian homes and businesses – and …
To prevent a holiday disaster, ensure your appliances are in top shape: start with a refrigerator tune-up and check for any dishwasher issues. Run your oven’s self-clean cycle at least two weeks before the holiday, and clean your microwave to …
Winterizing your sprinkler system is essential because it prevents trapped water from freezing, expanding, and cracking pipes or damaging components as temperatures drop. Homeowners in northern regions, especially across Canada and the northern United States, face freezing conditions that make …
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You can prevent a house fire by regularly maintaining your appliances and being mindful of potential fire hazards throughout your home. Simple tasks, like cleaning lint from dryer vents, checking your range vent hood, and keeping space heaters away from …
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What brightens our days here at RepairClinic.com? Reading daily social media posts, news stories and personal blog posts that highlight the ways we’ve made fixing things easier for homeowners and businesses. Sometimes, we discover exceptionally unique mentions about our brand …
RepairClinic is full of pets-loving people so it’s no surprise that our 135 staff members recently worked together to raise funds to support our community’s most active animal rescue/care/home placement and education organizations. Throughout September, we donated supplies and spare …
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The most useful tools for fall yard work include a lightweight fan-shaped rake, a leaf blower, a chainsaw, and a wood chipper or shredder, all of which make seasonal cleanup faster, safer, and more efficient. As leaves, branches, and debris …
To keep your family safe from a dryer fire, it’s essential to take a few precautionary steps. First, replace any white vinyl dryer tubing with aluminum tubing, as vinyl does not meet fire safety standards. Regularly clean out the lint …
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To prevent home flooding disasters, regularly inspect and maintain appliance water hoses, especially replacing old rubber ones with durable stainless-steel options. Consistently check for leaks in water heaters, as even minor ones can escalate quickly. Only run appliances when you …
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To ensure your kitchen is safe, install an anti-tip device to secure your oven, keep a fire extinguisher handy, and avoid using spray oven cleaners in self-cleaning ovens. Regularly check your vent hood’s components for proper function and ensure your …
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To deep clean your refrigerator begin by dedicating two to three hours to the task, donning rubber gloves, and systematically working through your fridge, from clearing shelves to washing drawers. Utilize tools like this deodorizer and Goo Gone cleaner for …
Your ice smells or tastes bad because of issues like a dirty water filter, stale ice, poor water quality, or food odors being absorbed inside your refrigerator or freezer. Replacing your refrigerator’s water filter every six months, keeping food properly …
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To get your home ready for fall, inspect window and external door frames for caulking cracks and reseal them, replacing torn weather-stripping as needed. Clean out central air conditioning system condenser units and avoid using tarps for covering them. Examine …
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You can keep your freezer running efficiently and extend its lifespan by regularly checking the temperature, cleaning the interior, inspecting and replacing worn door gaskets, and maintaining key components like condenser coils and defrost pans. Proper freezer maintenance not only …
You can accidentally kill your refrigerator by puncturing refrigerant lines while defrosting, short cycling the compressor by turning it on and off repeatedly, transporting it on its side or back, or exposing it to extreme temperatures in places like an …
You can safely clean your lawn mower’s gas cap by using a simple paint brush to remove dirt and debris without letting contaminants enter the fuel system. The gas cap naturally attracts dust, grass, and grime, and while many people …
To prepare your yard for fall, focus on 17 easy tasks that will improve its health and reduce future maintenance. Jeff Linderman suggests creating mulch from twigs and branches using a wood chipper, aerating the soil with a garden fork, …
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Late summer is the best time to aerate your lawn because the soil is still warm, the grass is actively growing, and the roots can recover quickly before winter sets in. Aeration allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the …
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Your lawn may be signaling issues with your mower through common problems like yellowing or pest invasions. Yellowing grass might indicate that your mower blades are dull and tearing the grass instead of cutting it, so consider replacing the blades …
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