Category Archives: Seasonal Preparation

How To Clean Your Air Conditioner

Posted on April 22, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

Air conditioners are like anything else – they need to be properly maintained and kept clean if they’re going to run at their maximum potential. The problem is many people forget to do this with their A/C units. Continue reading →

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Handyman Matters Home Away From Home Program Provides Year Round Maintenance of your Property

Posted on April 15, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

Does business take you away from your home for extended periods of time? Are you a “snowbird,” dividing your time between summer homes in the US and winter residences in Canada? Or do you have aging parents who don’t live close, and who aren’t able to properly care for their homes any longer?

If circumstances have you leaving your property for any reason, you can often engage a house sitter to water your plants and look after your pets. But oftentimes there are issues that require attention beyond the scope of what a traditional housesitting service is able to provide. Continue reading →

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DIY Home Repair Tips for May

Posted on April 15, 2013 by handymanmatters.com

May – the tail end of spring and the precursor of summer – is the time when homeowners really need to kick their home DIY projects into high gear. With mild weather and sunny days, it’s the perfect time to take care of smaller outdoor tasks that aren’t ideal to handle in winter. Continue reading →

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May Your Days Be Merry and Your Home Bright for the Holidays

Posted on November 19, 2012 by scott

Don’t find yourself so overwhelmed with preparations and repairs that by the time the holidays are over, you’re left with the feeling that you didn’t have a chance to sit down and simply enjoy them. Continue reading →

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Keep Safety in Mind While Decorating Your Home for the Upcoming Holidays

Posted on November 13, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Even as we prepare to deck the halls for the upcoming holiday, don’t let the holiday spirit so overtake you that you forget to keep a few fundamental safety tips in mind! Let’s begin with the fireplace.  This needs annual … Continue reading →

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Spruce up Your Home for Autumn Entertaining

Posted on October 16, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

November is now upon us, which means that the holiday season is in full swing. Now is the time to start preparing your home for the November and December holidays.  And before you start to get stressed at this prospect, keep … Continue reading →

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Get Your Chimney Ready for Fall

Posted on October 11, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Another autumn is upon us and, for many homeowners, this is the time of year when they start making preparations for using their fireplace or wood burning stove, cleaning out the chimney and cutting and preparing the firewood. Continue reading →

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Water-Saving Secrets for Gardeners

Posted on April 25, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

“Think green; save blue” will likely be the motto of environmentally aware gardeners and lawn lovers across the country this summer as drought conditions are expected to persist in many regions. “Nothing shouts ‘green’ quite like a thriving garden or … Continue reading →

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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Trees and plants are living things just like ordinary humans and they not only need attention from time to time, but they also need the proper care and protection that enables them to live longer, healthier lives. Trees and landscapes … Continue reading →

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How to Air Your Home

Posted on April 19, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 A simple, eco-friendly way to live green and healthy is to periodically air out your home. Taking advantage of this routine releases out the reused, polluted air, and lets in a bath of fresh, cleaner air. If not enough outdoor … Continue reading →

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