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The septic guy came out and determined that we don't need to have our septic system replaced. What we noticed was natural settling and we needed a minor repair that he has almost completed.

#HomeOwner #HomeMaintenance

🌱 Ever noticed how moss can turn your gravel driveway into a slippery hazard?

Tired of its relentless takeover?

Here’s how to reclaim your space: • Grab a garden fork or rake to loosen the gravel and uproot moss.

• Use a pressure washer to blast away stubborn patches and debris.

• Treat any remaining spots with a moss killer or a vinegar solution.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/mb8h

#MossRemoval #DrivewayCare #HomeMaintenance #Ely #GardenTips #DIYHome #GravelDriveway

🛠️ Ever dealt with pesky hydraulic oil stains on your block paving?

Here’s a quick guide to tackling it in Reading: • Gather your absorbent materials like cat litter or sawdust.

• Contain the spill by covering it with your chosen absorbent and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/htyd

#HydraulicOil #BlockPaving #DIYCleaning #Reading #HomeMaintenance #CleanDriveway #GardenTips

@rye

Other commenters have expert suggestions far beyond my own unhandiness. And it's been a couple of days: maybe you've unscrewed yourself already.

But if not, and you want to try the extraction pliers route, I've had good luck in several cases with this VAMPLIERS model. (Plus the name is pretty cool.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YJKAPQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1

#HomeMaintenance #Tools #LifeHacks

#HomeMaintenance #Tools #Pliers #LifeHacks

#HomeMaintenance #Gardening . . .

Ugh!!! 🤦‍♂️

I don't think I should have fertilized my lawns (front & back) last month because it seems that I have to mow them more often after I did. 🤷‍♂️

Gotta pull the mower out again tomorrow to do so. 🙄

This is your yearly reminder to flush your hot water heater. #homemaintenance

Most expensive repairs start small.

Quick exterior checklist:
• Gutters
• Shingles
• Cracks
• Siding
• Tree branches

Check a few times/year → save $$$

#HomeMaintenance #Roofing #PropertyTips

https://www.europesays.com/ie/401062/ Home hacks for a sneeze-free space – The Irish News #AirQuality #Allergens #AllergyManagement #AllergySeason #Cleaning #dust #Éire #Environment #GrassPollen #HayFever #Health #HomeHacks #HomeMaintenance #homes #household #IE #Interiors #Ireland #PetDander #pets #pollen #PollenControl #PollenProofing #SeasonalConditions #TreePollen #UK

#Appliances #CarpetCleaners #HomeMaintenance . . .

I'm a reluctant #HouseKeeper. I seldom vacuum or clean my carpets or dust unless the "need" is obvious & even then I'll procrastinate about it.

Well, I finally decided that my carpets needed cleaning. So, I endeavored to find the "right" carpet cleaner to buy. #Bissell & #Hoover dominate this market & when I did the research on the "best" carpet cleaner to buy, the "reviews" were inconsistent.

So, I just threw caution to the wind & bought the one that I was most attracted to (for relevant & irrelevant reasons) BUT, while I usually do NOT buy extended product warranty for the things that I buy, I bought 1 for this item because more than enough people report them failing in less than a year & because I've owned a carpet cleaner before that did the same thing.

Fingers crossed that it lasts long enough for at least 1 extensive use to clean my carpets, the cost of which hopefully will be less than it would have cost to rent one.

#Appliances #CarpetCleaners #HomeMaintenance . . .

I'm a reluctant #HouseKeeper. I seldom vacuum or clean my carpets or dust unless the "need" is obvious & even then I'll procrastinate about it.

Well, I finally decided that my carpets needed cleaning. So, I endeavored to find the "right" carpet cleaner to buy. #Bissell & #Hoover dominate this market & when I did the research on the "best" carpet cleaner to buy, the "reviews" were inconsistent.

So, I just threw caution to the wind & bought the one that I was most attracted to (for relevant & irrelevant reasons) BUT, while I usually do NOT buy extended product warranty for the things that I buy, I bought 1 for this item because more than enough people report them failing in less than a year & because I've owned a carpet cleaner before that did the same thing.

Fingers crossed that it lasts long enough for at least 1 extensive use to clean my carpets, the cost of which hopefully will be less than it would have cost to rent one.

#Appliances #CarpetCleaners #HomeMaintenance . . .

I'm a reluctant #HouseKeeper. I seldom vacuum or clean my carpets or dust unless the "need" is obvious & even then I'll procrastinate about it.

Well, I finally decided that my carpets needed cleaning. So, I endeavored to find the "right" carpet cleaner to buy. #Bissell & #Hoover dominate this market & when I did the research on the "best" carpet cleaner to buy, the "reviews" were inconsistent.

So, I just threw caution to the wind & bought the one that I was most attracted to (for relevant & irrelevant reasons) BUT, while I usually do NOT buy extended product warranty for the things that I buy, I bought 1 for this item because more than enough people report them failing in less than a year & because I've owned a carpet cleaner before that did the same thing.

Fingers crossed that it lasts long enough for at least 1 extensive use to clean my carpets, the cost of which hopefully will be less than it would have cost to rent one.

Stop losing receipts. Use Micasa to track home maintenance, project quotes, and appliance warranties in a single SQLite file. No cloud. No subscriptions.

More details here: https://ostechnix.com/micasa-terminal-home-maintenance-tracker/

#Micasa #TUI #Go #HomeMaintenance #Opensource #Linux #Windows #Macos #AI

Ready to level up your outdoor game? Visit https://crivcottage.store/product/customized-all-terrain-gasolinetank-track-lawn-mower-remote-mower-with-snow-blade-attachment/ and make it yours today! 🛒

#LawnMower #AllTerrainMower #RemoteControlMower #SnowBlade #GardeningTools #OutdoorPowerEquipment #YardWorkMadeEasy #WinterPrep #HomeMaintenance #SDLOTMowers #ShopNow https://mastodon.social/@CrivCottage/115971594087047603

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#LawnMower #AllTerrainMower #RemoteControlMower #SnowBlade #GardeningTools #OutdoorPowerEquipment #YardWorkMadeEasy #WinterPrep #HomeMaintenance #SDLOTMowers #ShopNow https://mastodon.social/@CrivCottage/115937621246637380

About once a year, the old turbine vents on our roof start to squeak on windy days. A little lithium grease quiets them down for another year
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#photooftheday #turbineventilator #homemaintenance

Savvy elderly couple shows the easiest way to unclog a toilet. No plunger necessary.

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/unclogging-toilet-without-plunger

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Seal it like a pro! 💪 The Caulking Finisher helps you achieve clean, smooth, and professional sealant lines in seconds🏠✨
#CaulkingFinisher #CaulkingTool #SealantTool #DIYTools #HomeImprovement #RenovationEssentials #HomeFix #DIYProjects #ToolTime #CaulkingMadeEasy #SealLikeAPro #HandyTools #HomeRenovation #BathroomRenovation #KitchenRemodel #ToolLovers #HomeMaintenance #ProFinish #SmoothSeal #ConstructionTools #DIYHomeProjects #ToolAddict #PerfectFinish #SealantFinisher

Daylight Saving Time: 5 things to do at home after changing the clocks

When Daylight Saving Time ends and clocks fall back one hour, it’s the perfect reminder to tackle quick home maintenance tasks — from replacing batteries to reversing ceiling fans.

By Brian Lada
Published Oct 16, 2025

https://www.accuweather.com/en/accuweather-ready/daylight-saving-time-5-things-to-do-at-home-after-changing-the-clocks/1826137

#SolarPunkSunday #DaylightSavingsTime #ReverseFans #HomeSafety #HomeMaintenance #Preparedness

I've enjoyed maintaining all my homes. Porch upkeep each summer was a regular chore in my old Victorian. #home #homes #house #houses #homemaintenance #maintenance #chore #chores #upkeep #woodwork #woodworking #porchfloor #floorboards #summer #summertime #summerchores

I've enjoyed maintaining all my homes. Porch upkeep each summer was a regular chore in my old Victorian. #home #homes #house #houses #homemaintenance #maintenance #chore #chores #upkeep #woodwork #woodworking #porchfloor #floorboards #summer #summertime #summerchores

I've enjoyed maintaining all my homes. Porch upkeep each summer was a regular chore in my old Victorian. #home #homes #house #houses #homemaintenance #maintenance #chore #chores #upkeep #woodwork #woodworking #porchfloor #floorboards #summer #summertime #summerchores

I've enjoyed maintaining all my homes. Porch upkeep each summer was a regular chore in my old Victorian. #home #homes #house #houses #homemaintenance #maintenance #chore #chores #upkeep #woodwork #woodworking #porchfloor #floorboards #summer #summertime #summerchores

I've enjoyed maintaining all my homes. Porch upkeep each summer was a regular chore in my old Victorian. #home #homes #house #houses #homemaintenance #maintenance #chore #chores #upkeep #woodwork #woodworking #porchfloor #floorboards #summer #summertime #summerchores

10 #Fall #HomeMaintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget

https://www.manmadediy.com/10-fall-home-maintenance-tasks-you-dont-want-to-forget

How to Locate Your Appliance Model Number

Identifying the correct appliance model number ensures you order the proper parts, download the correct manuals, or receive support tailored to your device.

https://www.startupeditor.com/....how-to-locate-your-a

#appliancetips #homeappliances #diyhomecare #applianceguide #homemaintenance #appliancerepair #homeimprovement #fixityourself #appliancehelp

https://www.startupeditor.com

Indoor Life Expectancy of Your Property 🏡🔧

On this episode of Homework, Mitch breaks down how long common interior features last — from paint jobs to kitchen appliances and carpets.

👉 Watch the full episode: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/shows/homework-with-mitch-kuffa/indoor-life-expectancy-of-your-property/

#HomeworkWithMitch #HomeMaintenance #PropertyTips #MichiganHomes #GBSMedia #NewMedia

Recently I have been getting some water on the kitchen counter by the dishwasher drain air gap, so I replaced the air gap and cleaned the drain hoses yesterday. I probably didn't need to replace the air gap, because it seems that the root cause was the giant fatberg I got out of the drain line going away from the air gap to the drain. FIgured I'd post about this to help anyone else dealing with this kind of minor home maintenance issue.

#homemaintenance #psa

Galadriel and Thunder enjoy the breeze through a fresh screen. We replaced the screen ourselves (and then cleaned out the track for the sliding window, which was just full of dirt to the point where it wasn't draining properly). There's still lots to do to fix the window well (and still more window screens to replace and windows to clean), but this made it all look so much better.

#cats #CatsOfMastodon #diy #homemaintenance

Eight #HomeMaintenance #Myths You Should Stop Believing

https://lifehacker.com/home/home-maintenance-myths-to-stop-believing

Keiki summer program explores animal husbandry, gardening and life skills : Kauai Now https://www.allforgardening.com/1306537/keiki-summer-program-explores-animal-husbandry-gardening-and-life-skills-kauai-now/ ##Communication #AnimalCare #budgeting #Confidence #cooking #empathy #garden #gardening #HomeMaintenance #Independence #Kapaʻa #KauaʻiAnimalEducationFarm #LeadershipSkills #LifeSkills #MutualRespect #NativeHawaiianFamilies #nature #responsibility #Scholarships #SummerEnrichmentProgram #SustainablePractices #TeamBuilding

Procrastination for the win.

The doorbell at Chez Miasma stopped working about a month ago. No ringing inside when someone pushes the button, no intercom and no internet camera view of the outside word.

I'm going to get right on that. I figure I'll have it back online as early as 2028.

Not working isn't necessarily broken.

#ShelterInPlace
#StupidestTimeline
#HomeMaintenance

Crazy Day Coming

Last night Jen and I stayed at the hotel that is hosting her company’s function. I got up at 5:30, took a shower, and drove home. It’s a little wacky, but I am working from home on a day when we aren’t actually home. Does that make sense? No? So what, it’s how it is. Heh.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54379981788/in/datetaken/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54380134715/in/datetaken/

Tomorrow I will work in the office, so I’ll be driving there from the hotel instead of from home. That’s going to be weird too. I was thinking that I would bring my camera with me and wander around the city after work tonight, but if I am going straight to work in the morning I will have my work laptop with me… so I think I will be going to the hotel after work, and it will be late enough that the sun will be down by the time I get there and put my stuff away. So maybe I won’t be wandering around the city after all. Maybe I’ll just stay in the room and watch Daredevil while I wait for Jen to come back from her post-work, work-events.

We’ll see. I did tell Jen that if I happen on a music store in my wandering and said music store had a Gibson guitar for sale for under $1,000, then I am totally buying it. I should see if I can make that promise come true. Heh heh.

Anyway, time to get ready for work. There is a contractor coming this afternoon as well as a delivery that I have to open the door for. All of that on top of having a crazy busy schedule. It’s going to be a weird one today. Big time.

#Boston #contractor #delivery #homeMaintenance #hotel #iphoneography #office #photography #schedule #work #workFromAHotel #workFromHome #zakimBridge

Weird Week Coming Up

Happy Monday, everyone. Mondays suck, but what can you do?

This week is gonna be a weird one for us here at the Inside the Red Head’s Head family. Yup.

First off, contractors. Yet another contractor is coming to the house today. Just routine maintenance. It’s not even 8:00am and by all rights I should be in the shower right now but I am not because the contractor just told us he’s on his way. He may even be done before I start the work day. How crazy is that?

There are two contractors on the books for tomorrow. One is coming to fix a leak in our dishwasher. I am so mad about that leak that I cannot even think straight, but fingers crossed it will be back to normal tomorrow. The question of whether I will ever trust it again is still outstanding. The other contractor scheduled for tomorrow was for the same issue. I have to cancel it, but it’s the same service that is coming today and I had this nasty feeling that if I cancelled Tuesday’s appointment they would accidentally cancel Monday’s and hijinx would ensue.

Contractor visits are just one of the weird things going on this week. The other has to do with a hotel. Jen’s company is running a conference this week in Boston. They booked rooms for their staff and that includes my beloved bride. I took a half day off of work today so that I could bring her to the hotel in time for whatever they have planned this afternoon. I am hoping that I will be able to squat at the hotel with her at night, though I have to work from home tomorrow (see above) and I have to work in the office for the rest of the week. The end result is, I am going to be doing a lot of Boston driving this week. I am okay with that… I just need to know where to go, you know? Jen has the details so it will be fine.

Other than that… my step son was here yesterday but he’s already left to go back to Vermont. He is on spring break this week but he is scheduled to work a ton. No extended visit this time but I am very happy to have seen him yesterday. I do love it when my step kids are here.

It’s now 8:00am. The contractor called about 25 minutes ago saying he was on his way. Here’s hoping he gets here soon and can wrap up the job quickly. Fingers eternally crossed.

#busyWeek #collegeKids #conference #contractor #Family #grownUpKids #homeMaintenance #hotel #Kids #maintenance #routineMaintenance #springBreak #StepKids #toDoList #work

Late

I had a million things to do before work this morning, then a million things to do during work, then a million things to do after work… so obviously I was going to oversleep, right?

Frustrated sigh.

Oh well. The big question for Friday mornings these days is do I watch the new episode of Severance while I do my morning exercise, or do I watch the new episode of Yellowjackets. Today I went with Yellowjackets. No spoilers for season three episode five, but if there is one thing that show needs (a lot) more of, it is PJ Harvey music. I started watching Severance (season two episode eight, I think) but I haven’t the faintest clue what’s going on. I’ll finish it before I sleep tonight. Promise.

We had a contractor at the house yesterday. We have another one coming this morning, any minute now, and we have another one coming this afternoon. Things are getting weird around here.

What else was I going to mention this morning? Oh yeah, I woke up at about 4:00am this morning. I think it was the wind that woke me. It was blowing around like a hurricane out there. It was bad enough that it knocked over the bird feeder. I have to fix it, but the ground is still frozen so it might have to wait a little while. It’s March so the thaw out is coming, but it’s not coming soon enough for me.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/54369867992/in/datetaken/

Today is also the NHL trade deadline. I expect it’s going to be a sad day for Boston Bruins fans as we’re far enough out of the playoff picture that we will be sellers. Here’s hoping for a lot of high draft picks while also hoping that none of my favorite Bruins get dealt away. Fingers crossed.

Apple Music just let me know that there’s a new Bob Mould album released today. I’ll give that a listen while stressing about everything under the sun. Sounds good to me.

The first contractor has arrived. I’d best let him in…………

#birdFeeders #bobMould #BostonBruins #contractor #Hockey #homeImprovement #homeMaintenance #iphoneography #Music #NHL #nhlTradeDeadline #photography #severance #storm #Television #tradeDeadline #Weather #wind #yellowjackets

This is your friendly reminder that if you haven't checked your washing machine drain trap recently, you should. Mine likes to eat socks. In any case, it will save you a repair bill for someone else to come do it, and it's usually relatively easy. Lots of videos on YouTube.

You might even find things you've been missing. 🤣 Hopefully before the dreaded F21. Also, eww.

#WashingMachine #HomeMaintenance #Whirlpool

We finally got the broken garage door opener replaced, and I think I've finally dealt with getting the warranty registered [Fingers crossed. Toes, too.]
I hate dealing with that stuff--it eats your life.

I had my "year end review" (translation: last class of the year) at the dojo today. Looking forward to learning even more in the New Year--to add to the 5 forms + 2 weapon forms. So glad I went back!

#Writephant #garagedoor #homemaintenance #tangsoodo

Struggling with a broken washing machine? 🛠️ Don’t worry! Check out our step-by-step guide to fix common issues and save money. 🧺✨

Read a full Article here: https://sadafawan.com/how-to-fix-a-washing-machine-2025/

#WashingMachineFix #DIYRepairs #laundryhacks #homerepairs #FixItYourself #washingmachineproblem #HomeImprovement #APPLIANCEFIX #fixingtip #laundrytime #savemoney #diyhomeprojects #howtofixawashingmachine #HomeMaintenance #appliancerepair #cleanhomehappyhome

One zone in our underfloor heating system stopped working, but now I understand the whole system inside and out. I’ve learned terms like #Manifold and #Actuator, plus I know how to bleed #UFH and replace an actuator pin. Well done, me!”

#UnderfloorHeating #DIY #HomeMaintenance #HeatingSystems #TechLearning #HomeImprovement #ActuatorRepair #ManifoldTech #Plumbing #SmartHome #HeatingRepair #FixItYourself #TechSkills #DIYHome

One zone in our underfloor heating system stopped working, but now I understand the whole system inside and out. I’ve learned terms like #Manifold and #Actuator, plus I know how to bleed #UFH and replace an actuator pin. Well done, me!”

#UnderfloorHeating #DIY #HomeMaintenance #HeatingSystems #TechLearning #HomeImprovement #ActuatorRepair #ManifoldTech #Plumbing #SmartHome #HeatingRepair #FixItYourself #TechSkills #DIYHome

One zone in our underfloor heating system stopped working, but now I understand the whole system inside and out. I’ve learned terms like #Manifold and #Actuator, plus I know how to bleed #UFH and replace an actuator pin. Well done, me!”

#UnderfloorHeating #DIY #HomeMaintenance #HeatingSystems #TechLearning #HomeImprovement #ActuatorRepair #ManifoldTech #Plumbing #SmartHome #HeatingRepair #FixItYourself #TechSkills #DIYHome

One zone in our underfloor heating system stopped working, but now I understand the whole system inside and out. I’ve learned terms like #Manifold and #Actuator, plus I know how to bleed #UFH and replace an actuator pin. Well done, me!”

#UnderfloorHeating #DIY #HomeMaintenance #HeatingSystems #TechLearning #HomeImprovement #ActuatorRepair #ManifoldTech #Plumbing #SmartHome #HeatingRepair #FixItYourself #TechSkills #DIYHome

Installed a new cat door this week. Pretty cool! #tuxedohomemaintenance #handyman #homemaintenance #homerepair #catdoor

Helpful Hints To Help You Handle Adulting
#adultingdoneright #lifetips #howtobeanadult #laundrytips #firstaidtraining #goodcommunication #selfdefensetools #homemaintenance #goodhygiene #emotionalhealth #networkingtips #drivingexperience #communityservice #selfcare
https://dragoyle.com/blogs/how-tos-for-adulting/how-to-handle-adulthood-more-effectively

I hereby declare the tenth day of the month to be:
"Clean out the dishwasher filter day!"

Don't delay, don't put it off. Get in there and scrub and rinse that damn thing till it's clean. Your dishes, and frankly all of humanity will thank you for your service.

#dishwashers #homemaintenance #chores

Continuing adventures in #homeMaintenance: what do I do if my #downspout is not properly anchored to the wall? I need to sort this out quickly, before my appointment to get a downspout planter installed on the 1st. https://water.phila.gov/gsi/tools/downspout-planter/

I still don't understand how people are supposed to learn stuff like #houseRepair.

EDIT: No point in reattaching this low on the wall, diverter would probably be installed above here.