"You'll wake to a fresh home, return to a fresh home after work, and never have to endure a stale bed, crumbs underfoot, sticky tables and counters, sour smells, fetid air, or grubby sinks, tubs, or showers."
"Every homeowner should have a shovel. They really dig yourself out of a situation."
"Remember, a clean home is not just about impressing visitors; it's about creating a sanctuary for yourself and your loved ones."
"You should expect to pay anywhere from 1% to 4% of the value of your home every year on maintenance and repair costs."
"The best time to patch your roof is when the sun is shining."
"It's been a couple of days since I cleaned and it still feels good."
"Cleaning the glass is not something that I do a ton in our home but it does look so nice whenever you can see through these French doors."
"Hope this inspires you to go do something productive in your house, tidy up, clean up, deep clean, spring cleaning, all that fun stuff."
"It has these beautiful floors... it's just very easy to clean up these floors."
"Almost anything that needs to be done in your home is figure-out-able."
"I saw some weird cracks in the tiles above the kitchen counter... Now I was definitely creeped out."
"Know your home—understand its functions, weaknesses, and flow. Take time to learn before diving into renovations."
"This generator is strictly used for running that well pump and for some reason it always seems like we're running out of water in the house at night so we've got a nice light that I can plug into the generator while it's running."
"I've never deep cleaned more in my entire life."
"They've got not just a messy house but underneath that mess is black mold and asbestos in the walls."
"This hack is going to be life-changing because it is so amazing, easy, and the best hack to clean glass and mirrors."
"They've helped me in the past. If it weren't for them, my house would have collapsed long ago."
"This is awesome for your high traffic areas."
"Since I've started using it, I have not had near as much dog hair or cat hair or crumbs or anything else to worry about."
"Wood floor warping in 50-60 years, just like my house."
"Every time your thermostat turns yellow, it's time to warm that bad boy back up again."
"Pressure washing is one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to keep your home looking like new."
"You can repair your own floor, eliminate squeaks for the rest of your life, and that is golden."
"Think carefully what you'd rather put up with: centipedes that scare you but are actually helpful or losing the house wall as it's being devoured from the inside."
"If you want the odors to go away, don't cover them up, purify them."
"Bottles of liquor are maintenance things. You can't just buy a bottle of whiskey and have it. If you're using it, you have to be replacing it at all times."
"The purpose of wooden coat hangers is to help repel pesky insects and avoid fungal growth."
"Not overloading outlets, use a surge protector."
"Clean out your dryer lint traps every single time you use your dryer."
"You've got to value your house in order to maintain it. Oh God, my heart is free. Do you understand what I'm saying? That's right."
"The heat exchanger is the thing that keeps all the combustion fumes out of your house supply air."
"Use the power of steam. Steam cleaning tools are very powerful because they're not chemical-based and they can get a lot of things out off of many surfaces."
"Taking care of interiors seems to be a lot more complicated than taking care of the exterior, but is it?" - Mike Spinelli
"Life pro tip: Professional house cleaning is cheaper than you think."
"Look at how clean this carpet's looking now."
"We love you home, we're gonna take care of you, we're going to get you into tip top shape and we're going to create so many memories here."
"There's a certain comfort that comes with a degree. It makes it easier for me to make decisions."
"Just forcefully bend your hinge, and then hammer it back in, and all of a sudden, your door is good."
"Fix the roof first before you write about it."
"There is no such thing really in a newish build home of inheriting the existing heating system."
"They can really help out and help to keep your home maintained in between cleanings."
"Radiators are very important to have, ladies and gentlemen."
"Now you have a brand new clean living room. We just cleaned up a lot."
"My house is not just cleaned but deep cleaned."
"The fact that the furnace is still going in mid April is annoying."
"Stay inspired to keep your home organized and clean with these practical tips and tricks, because organized spaces truly make life easier."
"It felt like the dirt and the dust were just like had like melted in."
"It really is amazing what a difference it makes when you clean out your fridge."
"So yeah, that's what I did, put the rubber elbow here and put a vertical pipe."
"Sometimes the most important parts of the house are ones you don't see don't be afraid to get on your hands and knees and really make sure things are sealed up right."
"Making a routine that works for you will make your life a bit easier and help to maintain the house in the long run."
"Do a deep clean—even though it's not always fun, you'll feel better afterwards."
"It's not my job to fix it, it's my contractor's job to fix it."
"Equity won't matter if the refrigerator breaks."
"You should always hire a professional, however there are a few simple and safe things you can do at your house before the electrician gets there to save yourself a ton of money and to save them a lot of frustration."
"You can't only take care of the inside, you've gotta have good curb appeal."
"This thing is awesome to get spots up off the carpet."
"Shims ensure a flat floor. Flat floors mean fewer squeaks."
"I know I've asked you guys before what your least favorite chore is, but what is your least favorite room overall to clean?"
"Friends, don't forget to turn off the power from your breaker before you work on any electrical."
"Grateful for running water... not dealing with plumbing issues."
"Adding a five-gallon bucket of water is much easier than battling too much moisture the mold the dampness the veggies the losing all your produce."
"If you own a home and you have yet to have the power restored, the first thing I want you to do: go buy the house, turn off the water supply to your house at the street."
"One of the most important aspects of your house is your subfloor."
"Certainly with the roof, literally over your head, I think it makes sense to invest a little bit for some extra longevity down the road."
"Shop vac is much different than a dust collector."
"There's nothing like super fun or exciting about a roof reseal... this is an investment in the longevity of your unit."
"Get yourself some iron out, this works great for removing rust."
"Anytime you can keep anyone out of your home, you're going to be in much better shape."
"It's so important to have a working knowledge to understand how these systems work, how the house works."
"Your roof is your number one defense against leaks."
"This gold squeegee and holder stick to your wall, keeping your shower doors and tiles clean from water stains. A great way to maintain a clean bathroom."
"Protecting your plumbing in the event of cold weather is crucial."
"Financial and time cost of Home Maintenance is one of the most overlooked costs of being a homeowner."
"Dust being a key contributor to indoor air quality tells us that dusting and staying on top of dust on a regular basis is key."
"Ventilation is important for two reasons when it comes to cleaning and Home Maintenance... moisture will linger around and you will start to see mold and mildew building up."
"Do not ignore your nose if it smells like moisture or mold or mildew."
"If you live in such an association and want to install gutters or replace your front door, you will have to schedule a day off from work to get it done."
"Having a chimney at home means you'll want a Chimney Cap."
"I find whenever I do a deep clean I keep noticing more and more things that need doing."
"Make sure when you're doing those updates, when you're making sure that the lawn is well manicured and you're adding some color or fresh flowers or a coat of paint, you're also taking care of those maintenance items."
"If you have hardwood floors, such as tile, laminate, vinyl, or hardwood floors, this cordless vacuum and mop combo is a great investment."
"Protective mats really did a great job in shielding the carpets from taking a beating."
"I take a lot of pride in being able to fix my own house and I take a lot of pride in being able to fix this."
"Make sure if you live in a cold climate you have your plumber install full-size vents either three inch or four inch so you never get, you know, cut off from air if it gets bitter cold outside."
"Did you know that you're supposedly supposed to swap out your pillows every one to two years?"
"Marble countertops need a little bit of extra care and attention to look after them."
"Now the next thing that we're going to take care of on fat stack is our hoses for our air conditioning."
"...I typically like to start in the easiest place in my home whether that be a bedroom or the living area or just even cleaning off the dining table and wiping it down..."
"Inspect your house and find the problem areas. It could be a flood in your basement, a water stain on the ceiling, or a window that's always covered with condensation. Fix those problems and install proper ventilation in the house."
"This is what an alligator does to the baseboards in your home."
"...so I actually do not have a fungus gnat issue in my home because I'm quite often using a mix that's very heavy in perlite and orchid bark."
"It is essential that you have approximately equal amount of intake or soffit ventilation as you have exhaust ventilation."
"The house is just a joke, like it's actually a joke. Unless you're constantly doing it, like it's just never ending."
"One of the most brutal lessons I learned: please take care of your walls."
"So when water goes down, air comes in behind it, and you are not going to have any issues with gurgling in your toilets."
"Water is an enemy and we want to keep it away from the house as much as possible."
"Take home cleaning off your plate by using home glow."
"Car and Home Maintenance: 'Learning how to do basic repairs on your home could potentially save you money on repairs and tweaks.'"
"At the same time, I completely understand that if your roof's fine, why would you take action? Why would you do anything if it's fine? This is a completely normal thought."
"That's downstairs covered upstairs we have a couple more rooms the bathroom obviously it's important to stay washed in summer."
"That's great, they're, I mean, they, you gotta do a better job cutting your lawn."
"So I'm gonna go ahead now and straighten everything out, I'm gonna tuck all this behind my ironing board so that it stays nice and flat."
"Keeping your home... no lower than I would say 60 to 65 degrees is pretty key."
"I feel like people think white bed is like the hardest to keep clean but it's actually super easy because you can just bleach it."
"A moisture meter is life-saving if you don't have one, go and get yourself one."
"This house has been empty for several months. Scorpions come whether the house is clean or not."
"This house in Virginia was built in the 90s with a type of pipe that could burst and flood the house. I'll tell you what it is and how we fix it."
"Don't throw money at a problem without solving the cause; otherwise, you'll just pay for foundation repairs again later."
"...this is just mind-blowing to me that we can remove our oven doors and we could clean in the middle of the oven door..."
"Isn't it amazing how clean the house can look when every flat surface has been emptied?"
"Now when we do our weekly home blessing hour we set the timer for 10 minutes and we spend 10 minutes vacuuming the whole house. And yes, you can do it in 10 minutes if you won't get stuck in your perfectionism I promise you you can get a whole lot done."
"Then you can do other things to help keep your home itself cool."
"These glass windows were filthy dirty because this was probably outside in somebody's front porch but it absolutely gets them just shiny clean."
"I have great tenants who care for the property as if it's their own."
"The most important thing that I have found is finding out literally after we got rid of the it was two mice okay we found where they were coming in through so you can eliminate that and clear up that problem."
"Take this as your reminder to test your smoke alarms to make sure they work."
"What would you say is the most expensive thing in the world? A cheap Basement Waterproofing job."
"Start cleaning up around the house, change the air filter, wash the blankets, pull the beds from and sweep alongside that wall."
"A gap in a shower system usually means a gap in the waterproofing as well."
"Just good ventilation, opening windows, not drying clothes inside, extraction in bathrooms and kitchens, all those things will reduce the moisture in the air."
"Make sure you know how to switch the gas off, how to switch the water off, and how to switch your mains electricity off."
"This is a very easy home to maintain and live a nice easy life out here."
"If you have any questions about anything about the water heater, how it works, or something that's going on at your house, please do let me know in the comments below."
"I cleaned my gutters for the first time. I've never cleaned gutters before."
"You're delivering the air where it needs to go."
"I've been a gas registered engineer for over 20 years. The aim of my channel is to help you with your central heating and your plumbing."
"It's well worth fitting and they are not just a gimmick."
"We know right now a lot of you are experiencing a heat wave."
"It was clearly time to replace the old caulking and make sure we would have a properly sealed deck."
"This is a must-have if you own a house, especially if you own an RV."
"It prolongs life for your roof, from my opinion, and I actually like it."
"There is so much you can do for very little money just by changing a few habits of lifestyle to dramatically reduce the amount of moisture in your home for a much more comfortable winter."
"You could actually do it at home on your driveway and save a significant amount of money."
"This is the Mallory brush... it's one of the best squeegee shower door cleaners that I've ever used."
"This house got bad knees, hilarious."
"Whenever I get a raise or a bonus, something breaks in the house taking a chunk of that."
"It's really important to take care of your appliances in your home because your appliances are working really hard for you."
"If you want to see my tips and tricks for keeping a clean home when you own pets, then definitely stay tuned."
"You've got a floor drainage right here, in case it rains."
"We want you to enjoy all facets of the PM2000 because the pressure washer really is one of the most incredible tools you'll ever have for all of your detailing needs, home needs, garage needs, backyard needs, and just about everything in between."
"Do a nightly sweep or vacuum... allocating even 1 minute per room that needs it can go a long way to keeping your home clean and clutter-free."
"A well-maintained steam system can be comfortable and efficient."
"You'll never have any grout, so you'll never have any worries about mildew."
"Home ownership is a great responsibility; it's all about maintaining the home, and one of the things that really kills a home is moisture."
"Sound electrical connections for anything in your home are important, but a heavy draw current device like a swimming pool pump, oh boy, is it ever important to make sound connections."
"I prefer to have it flush up against the floor because if you leave a gap, the gap just tends to fill with dust and rubbish."
"I laid the whole floor with a black heavy plastic throughout the whole inside of this home, and what that's going to do is that's going to seal and keep out any moisture."
"I'm sure every radiator has one, I mean, who would build one that doesn't have one?"
"Make sure your home is in good repair... you want your home to be resilient."
"Missing the value of the flow lock... a simple mechanical switch that can save your floors."
"They put QR codes on things like the microwave, the stove, on the sump pump, on the HVAC system, and then you scan those QR codes, and it takes you to a YouTube video to teach you about how to maintain that particular item or appliance in your home."
"I don't want to be a homeowner. I don't like home maintenance."
"It's 110 degrees out here, AC at the house is down, the likes freaking 70."
"Good news, I got rid of the rats."
"Just doing the dishes and doing a five-minute pickup every day will change your home."
"Make sure you don't have water puddling around your foundation."
"...knowing the signs of water damage, knowing the signs of foundation issues..."
"Having mice is every house owner's nightmare, and these traps do a great job of capturing them."
"Imagine cleaning a fan so well that you uncovered two new blades you didn't know you had before."
"Peace of mind, knowing that that dryer is clean and you shouldn't have an issue with the fire."
"If you've got a property where you're seeing condensation on your windows to an excessive volume or if you've got mold patches in the corner of your rooms, you need to be mindful of all of the basics first."
"Very important this valve goes in, it is a safety valve and it does protect you and it must be installed."
"If you're seeing condensation on your windows, the very first thing I would try is to allow warm air from the rest of the house to get near those windows."
"It's the perfect day to talk about condensation that might form on your windows when it first starts to get cold outside."
"Divide deep cleaning chores into chunks."
"Take charge at home and grow into the adult responsibility of caring for your things by keeping them clean."
"This Yeti 3000 X can definitely handle a sump pump."
"Save yourself work, save yourself money, get Johnson's new water repellent glo-coat."
"You shouldn't have to leave those burners on any longer than five seconds."
"Sundays are meant for deep cleaning."
"These older homes... they dry out fairly quickly, which is why these systems work."
"Insulation is important, absolutely, but you must air seal the house first."
"Get inspections done, guys. It's super cheap and it's just a no-brainer."
"I saved up and I had cleaners come and deep clean my entire apartment."
"There are two main types of leak detectors: cheap wireless ones that detect a puddle of water, and whole home monitoring solutions that track your water usage."
"The machine stays stable when you're using the tools and you have all the tools you need there really to tackle most jobs around your home."
"Common problem every homeowner is faced with: they move a picture, they patch the hole from the old picture hanger, and now they've gotta match the paint."
"So that's it, that's how you repair water and ice build-up in your freezer."
"This is supposed to clean and refresh your mattresses and eliminate dust mites."
"It's 100 percent safe for every pipe, for every day, for every drain, for every septic tank."
"No water dripping in, none of that concrete's running in any cracks underneath the foundation."
"This back brushing process is extremely, extremely important."
"A house is not an investment if you don't continue to spend money on it; it depreciates rapidly."
"When you put your fitting on, give it a nice quarter turn as you push it on, and then hold it into place for at least 20 seconds."
"Encapsulating the crawl space is more than just throwing plastic down; it's way more than that."
"Keep your crawl space humidity between 45 and 55, which seems to be the best humidity level for most homes."
"I just power washed my house today, which was really therapeutic and fun."
"I'm glad that you are taking care of the lawn."
"Repair and replace any damaged screens; this is easier than you expect."
"Okay, with our fence line secured and the electricity back on, our homestead perimeter is finally safe again."
"I love a house that is as maintenance-free as possible."
"When the fan is running, it's pushing air through that honeycomb and it's taking water with it and putting it through your entire house, which is really, really helpful."
"Nothing feels better than having a clean floor."
"It's only pennies per day to heat or cool your house."
"Having good shingles in a house, I think, is absolutely critical to finding a good house to buy."
"Insulating the underside of the sheathing reduces the potential for ice dams."
"If you are in need of a trimmer and a blower, this is a great time to grab one."
"Keep the plumbing in the home in good condition; your career will be in good condition."
"I love the wood, but there is no maintenance, you're going to love it."