angst-ridden wandererThe house gets tented for dry-wood termites today. What a hassle! But the wisteria in the garden’s pretty happy.
Martin Kostadinov RESMaintenance Monday: The Two-Spot Check
Near-freezing weather? Check:
• Drip line (roof + gutters): New icicles/overflow = early warning
• Refreeze zone (driveway + steps): Pre-treat where it refreezes first
Comment SPOTS and I’ll send my winter map.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Near-freezing weather? Check:
• Drip line (roof + gutters): New icicles/overflow = early warning
• Refreeze zone (driveway + steps): Pre-treat where it refreezes first
Comment SPOTS and I’ll send my winter map.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #SyracuseNY #CNYRealEstate
Maintenance Monday: With today’s windy snow and gusts, I’m doing a quick “storm mode” check—devices charged, flashlight/battery pack staged, house number visible, outdoor items secured, and keeping an eye on drifting snow near vents. Small prep now prevents bigger issues later.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeMaintenance #WinterPrep #CentralNewYork #SyracuseNY
Maintenance Monday: With the cold and snow here, take 10 minutes to do an indoor ice-dam check—look for ceiling stains, seal attic hatch drafts, check for warm-air leaks, and make sure bath fans vent outside. Small steps now can prevent costly repairs later.
#MaintenanceMonday #WinterHomeTips #IceDams #HomeMaintenance #CentralNewYork #HowardHanna #CNYRealEstate
Maintenance Monday tip 🛠
Take 5 minutes to clean your bathroom exhaust fan:
– Pop off the cover
– Vacuum the dust
– Wipe it down
Then do the “tissue test” – if a tissue won’t stay up against the vent when the fan is on, it may not be pulling enough air.
Less moisture = less peeling paint and mildew.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeCare
🏡🔧 Maintenance Monday:
Show your range hood some love today and clean the filter. Grease build-up can be a fire hazard and keeps smoke & cooking smells hanging around. Pop the filter out, soak it in hot soapy water, rinse, dry, and reinstall. Easy win for a safer kitchen.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeMaintenance #KitchenSafety
Show your range hood some love today and clean the filter. Grease build-up can be a fire hazard and keeps smoke & cooking smells hanging around. Pop the filter out, soak it in hot soapy water, rinse, dry, and reinstall. Easy win for a safer kitchen.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeMaintenance #KitchenSafety
🔧 Maintenance Monday: Prevent Frozen Pipes
As we head into colder nights, take a few minutes to:
• Insulate exposed pipes in basements/garages
• Let faucets on exterior walls drip on the coldest nights
• Open cabinet doors under sinks so warm air can reach the pipes
• Make sure you know where the main water shut-off valve is
Small steps, big protection for your home this winter in CNY.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeMaintenance #FrozenPipes #WinterPrep
Maintenance Monday tip: Check washer supply hoses, replace aging rubber with braided stainless, test for drips, add a leak alarm.
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeSafety #WaterDamage #RealEstateTips
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeSafety #WaterDamage #RealEstateTips
Maintenance Monday — Dryer vent deep-clean in ~15 min: unplug, vacuum both ends, run a vent brush inside/outside, wash the lint screen, reattach with no kinks, test airflow.
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Need a local pro? Reply “Pro List.” Considering a move? Reply “Plan.”
Equal Housing Opportunity
#MaintenanceMonday #HomeCare #CNY
Museum in a BoxThe Royal Mint Museum has one of the largest fleets of Museums in Boxes - 76; and they're the most travelled. They've sent them out to over 1600 care homes all across the UK over the past four years, racking up nearly 25,000 boops!
This #MaintenanceMonday @amcewen is working through a bunch of them that have come back to HQ for some TLC and repair work
