Tag Archives: spring maintenance

Making Efficient Use of Your Air Conditioner

Posted on January 31, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

If you cool your home or apartment with an air conditioning unit, here are a few tips that will help you make more efficient use of the appliance, resulting in lower energy costs and more efficient disbursement of the cool … Continue reading →

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Effective Tips for Spring Cleaning

Posted on January 24, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

 Spring cleaning is usually viewed as one of the most dreaded tasks people must undertake each year.  It’s a time to air out your home, get rid of old, unwanted items, and to reorganize those things you still plan to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Cleaning Out Your Closet

Posted on January 12, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Here’s an interesting statistic:  Women tend to wear only 25 percent of their wardrobes, and men wear 85 percent of the clothes in their closets.  Now, relate that to the amount of time a person may stand in front of … Continue reading →

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Things to Consider When Repairing or Replacing Gutters

Posted on January 11, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

We sometimes take those old gutters for granted. They perform an important job by providing a clear route for rain to run off of your home; that is of course if the gutter is in good condition and is not … Continue reading →

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How to Begin Planning a Patio

Posted on January 2, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

There are more decisions that go into planning a patio than may be obvious at the start.  For example:  How important is privacy?  What about prevailing winds?  How about your gardening interest?  Do you want a picture-book effect with borders … Continue reading →

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Spring Home Improvement Projects

Posted on May 20, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Home Improvement is a subject of many people’s interest. You may feel after some time that the changes in your home will improve the internal – as well as external – environment of the home. Well heads up – Spring is the best … Continue reading →

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Bring Spring Into Your Home – Inexpensively!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Spring is a time of new beginnings. Flowers and plants are blooming, the sun is shining and the weather is finally getting warmer after winter’s chill. So why not bring some of spring’s beauty into your home so you can … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Home Maintenance Tips For April

Posted on April 8, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

By following these steps you’ll avoid expensive repairs later and keep your home safe and efficient. Please share this post with your social networks so everyone can enjoy the benefits of quality spring maintenance! 1. Clean & Adjust Ceiling Fans … Continue reading →

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