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Skinny On Home Maintenance Things You Should Be Doing but Probably Aren’t (Part 2)


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In this Part 2 of Home Maintenance Things You Should Be Doing but Probably Aren’t, Jimmy Skinny McKinney shares more do-it-yourself projects for smart home improvement and maintenance. With the holidays on their way, get into the mood early by hitting your home maintenance and improvement list now. 
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Quick overview of the recommendations from Part 1 of this discussion. (Time stamp: 01:38)
 
Why you should clean tv remotes. (Time stamp: 02:44)
 
How and why to clear showerheads. (Time stamp: 03:30)
 
Why fully cleaning hair brushes is a healthy habit. (Time stamp: 04:36)
 
How to get the gunk off a shower curtain or shower doors. (Time stamp: 05:29)
 
Why keeping a homeowner’s journal is wise. (Time stamp: 07:38)
 
Listener Question: Any recommendations for how to repair a garage electrical plug that isn’t working? (Time stamp: 09:40)
 
Why clearing dryer vents is a safety issue. (Time stamp: 13:12)
 
Adding shower shelves. (Time stamp: 16:45)
 
Why and how to seal leaks that lose heat. (Time stamp: 17:25)
 
Why checking and changing HVAC filters is necessary. (Time stamp: 20:02)
 
Why your garage door safety shutoff needs attention. (Time stamp: 21:49)
 
How to help extend the life of a garage door. (Time stamp: 23:53)
 
Why cleaning and organizing the refrigerator is important for safety and health. (Time stamp: 25:16)
 
How to more easily clear drains. (Time stamp: 27:31)
 
How to remove grease from rangehood filters. (Time stamp: 28:59)
 
One way to help prevent smudges on appliances. (Time stamp: 30:26)
 
How to get funky smells out of upholstery. (Time stamp: 32:12)
 
Why you should replace your toilet brush often. (Time stamp: 33:11)
 
A trick for cleaning under the fridge without moving it. (Time stamp: 34:20)
 
Extend the life of electronics with careful cleaning. (Time stamp: 35:54)
 
How checking for high water pressure saves money and protects your home. (Time stamp: 37:54)
 
Where you should check for rodent nests. (Time stamp: 39:42)
 
How to check that the garage door is properly balanced. (Time stamp: 40:38)
Guest Bonus Round: Fun with Skinny himself! 
 
How will he answer the Bonus Round questions he regularly asks his guests? (Time stamp 41:38)
 
Do you match your socks? (Time stamp: 41:47)
 
Ice cream or chocolate bar? (Time stamp: 42:13)
 
Puppies or kittens? (Time stamp: 42:21)
 
Hot humid day, sunny or 70 degrees spring day, raining? (Time stamp: 42:23)
 
Snowing; stay inside or go outside? (Time stamp: 42:32)
 
Mustard or ketchup? (Time stamp: 42:39)
 
Favorite book or recent book you read? (Time stamp: 42:43)
 
If you weren’t in your current career, what would you be and why? (Time stamp: 42:51)
Once more, a huge thank you to our Skinny On The Home sponsor, 84 Lumber of the Lexington, KY area. No matter the home improvement project, the team at 84 Lumber is ready to help you get everything you need and the advice to help you as well. With an inventory of over 10,000 products, the ability to custom order anything special you want, and a knowledgeable, friendly staff, 84 Lumber is your destination for home improvement supplies and advice. There are three locations in the Lexington area to serve you, as well as locations across the country, if you don’t live in the Lexington region!
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. 
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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/ 
Again, a special thanks and a shout-out to FamilyHandyman.com for this great list! 
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