Cleaning Tile Grout in a Rental
This weekend, I worked on re-grouting the tile in the shower of our spare bathroom. Some of the old grout had come off and we did not want water to get behind the tile. So I bought a small grout knife and some premixed grout and went to work.
In a few hours I had […]
Washing Machine Repair
Several weeks ago, our clothes dryer broke and now our washing machine is not working. The drum inside the machine did not rotate and the water would not drain. I checked the hoses in the back to make sure they were clear and there did not seem to be anything blocking the drum. So, I […]
Clothes Dryer Repair
Well after 7 years, our clothes dryer broke a few weeks ago. The machine still worked, but the timer would not stop, so the dryer would keep running after the clothes were dry. The Whirlpool web site did not say much about how to fix it, so we had a repairman come to our house […]
Scotts Deluxe EdgeGuard Broadcast Spreader
Well, it was time to fertilize my lawn this weekend and I needed a new spreader. I went to the Home Depot and purchased the latest Scotts Broadcast Spreader.
Putting this together was not like the old days. It was simply folded in half and snapped into place in two seconds. Next I set the […]
Box Elder Beatles
Spring is here, and that means a lot of bugs and insects are finding there way out. One bug that has been a particular nascence to my family has been the Box Elder Beatle. These bugs swarm in masses on the sunny side of our house and have been annoying since we moved in.
I […]
Replacing Door Locks
One simple repair you can make before renting an apartment of home is to change all of the locks on the doors. These days, security is a big concern for everyone and having new locks where nobody else has a key can bring a good piece of mind. Have the tenants pay a small key […]