Home Maintenance Archives - Tracy Carson, Real Estate Sales Representative

October 3, 2023December 24, 2022

Fall Home Maintenance

October is the last month to prepare your home for the cold and wet months of winter. A systematic inspection of home systems and the exterior is essential to a safe and secure home. Remember, tradespeople are the busiest during the worst weather: it seems everyone's furnace will go out on the coldest day of …

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January 4, 2023December 24, 2022

Steam Cleaning Basics

In commercial operations, steam is a widely used cleaning and sanitizing tool. It can reach in the areas that are often in accessible to other cleaning methods such as brushes and cloths. This makes it an easy and convenient way to clean details and hard to reach places. Steam can also be used to remove …

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November 1, 2022December 17, 2021

Autumn Garden Care

Chilly autumn air signals the last opportunity to prepare your garden for winter. With some planning and proactive care, your vegetable gardens, grassy areas, and shrubs will be ready for the first warm days of spring. In the garden, harvest all the remaining plants and remnants. Clean the soil of weeds and prune perennials to …

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October 17, 2022December 17, 2021

Fall Home Maintenance

Autumn is a season full of traditions that celebrate the harvest and the coming of winter. The weather is cooler and sometimes even cold. The wind is more noticeable and leaves blow around like colourful confetti. It's also a time when your home needs one last inspection before the snow (or West Coast rain) arrives. …

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June 1, 2022December 17, 2021

Central Vacuums

A central vacuum cleaner is a system that is built into a new home to make cleaning easier and quieter. They feature ducts in the walls that carry dust and debris to a central power unit and collection canister, usually in the garage or utility room. Inlets are strategically positioned throughout the home to make …

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April 1, 2022December 17, 2021

Spring Home Inspections

Many people don't realize how important it is to inspect their house on a regular basis. You may be able to do a complete inspection on your own, but if not, consider hiring a home inspector. Inspectors are trained professionals, sometimes with years of experience in the construction industry, and will know where to look …

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February 17, 2022December 17, 2021

Hotel Laundry Methods

Luxury hotels make tremendous investments in bedding and towels that is apparent by the way they look and feel. “Hotel quality” is often synonymous with thick, absorbent cotton fabrics. Sheets are measured by the hundreds or even thousands of threads-per-inch that make them softer and more comfortable. To ensure the longevity of their linens, hotels …

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