Fall is here and it’s time to get the house spruced up and that maintenance list completed before winter hits. On this episode, get the “skinny” from Skinny as he shares numerous simple and quick do-it-yourself home maintenance and mini home improvement projects you should be doing, but probably aren’t. 

Listen to learn about:

 

How to help prevent fires in your dryer and vents. (Time stamp: 02:50)

 

How to increase water pressure from your faucets. (Time stamp: 05:42)

 

How to reduce oven smells from spills and debris. (Time stamp: 07:01)

 

How to increase airflow through your bathroom vents. (Time stamp: 07:53)

 

How to reduce potential infestation and smells in your trash cans. (Time stamp: 08:59)

 

How to remove dust and properly air out mattresses. (Time stamp: 09:46)

 

How to easily dust and clean your walls. (Time stamp: 10:40)

 

How to maintain your refrigerator. (Time stamp: 12:34)

 

How to wash your deck to prolong its life. (Time stamp: 14:15)

 

How to maintain your dishwasher and your washing machine by… washing them. (Time stamp: 15:31)

 

How to eliminate smells from your garbage disposal. (Time stamp: 17:13)

 

How to increase the safety of your fireplace. (For this one, you may need to hire a pro.) (Time stamp: 17:52)

 

How to clean stains from your vinyl siding. (Time stamp: 19:39)

 

How to make your attic more efficient and help prevent winter condensation. (Time stamp: 22:09)

 

How to clean and maintain weep holes. (Time stamp: 24:37)

 

How to reduce germs on your doors without tarnishing the finish. (Time stamp: 25:59)

 

How to check your HVAC condensate line. (Time stamp: 27:53)

 

How to help extend the life of your water heater. (Time stamp: 28:47)

 

How to maintain your outdoor lighting. (Time stamp: 30:52)

 

How to thoroughly clean the closets themselves. (Time stamp: 32:30)

 

How to remove germs on your lightswitches without damaging your wall paint or finishes. (Time stamp: 34:02)

 

How to properly clean your computer keyboard. (Time stamp: 34:51)

Guest Bonus Round: Fun with Brad, aka “The Bottom Line”, our former show producer! (Time stamp 39:18)

 

Do you match your socks? (Time stamp: 39:20)

 

Ice cream or chocolate bar? (Time stamp: 41:22)

 

Puppies or kittens? (Time stamp: 41:26)

 

Hot humid day, sunny or 70 degrees spring day, raining? (Time stamp: 41:37)

 

Snowing; stay inside or go outside? (Time stamp: 41:56)

 

Mustard or ketchup? (Time stamp: 42:13)

 

Favorite book or recent book you read? (Time stamp: 42:22)

As always, sending a big thanks to Skinny On The Home sponsor, 84 Lumber of the Lexington, KY area. With fall upon us and winter soon here, the team at 84 Lumber is ready to help you get everything you need for your end of the year projects. With an inventory of over 10,000 products, a knowledgeable, friendly staff, and the ability to custom order exactly what you need, 84 Lumber is your go-to place for home improvement supplies and advice.

Skinny On The Home is a live call-in radio show, airing every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. Every week, Skinny shares both the latest trends and designs along with the tried and true tips, techniques and tools you need to make your remodel a success. 

Recommended Products and Services and How to Get in Touch:

 

Get the full list of The 51 Things Most Homeowners Aren’t Doing But Need To at

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/things-most-homeowners-arent-doing-but-need-to/ 

Special thanks and a shout-out to FamilyHandyman.com for this list! 

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