routine maintenance

A collection of 22 posts

emergency maintenance

Repair or Replace? What to do When Your Major Appliances Bust

Major home appliances can be major expenses, and it can be stressful when the time comes to repair or replace appliances. Because of the high costs, it’s important to know what you’re doing when it comes to repairing or replacing your home appliances.

outdoor

How to Get Rid of Nasty Weeds

Weeds are always an unwanted guest in your garden. If you want to get rid of these pests, try one of these handy tips.

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Elevator Maintenance Checklist

Elevators can be complicated species of equipment and signs of damage might be difficult to find. Regular inspections are an important component of a safe, reliable elevator operation. This checklist includes the most important items to look into when inspecting elevators.

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The Dangers of Clogged Gutters

Gutters serve as an important tool to provide property drainage from the roof to the ground. Manage your gutter systems before the autumn season to avoid last minute repairs.

summer

Preparing Your Apartment for the Summer Season

Summer is just around the corner. Now is the best time to prepare and restore your property by cleaning up any outdoor areas and investing in small projects and inspections that will boost your property’s appeal.

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Seasonal Basement Maintenance

If you are considering finishing your basement or are currently managing a finished basement, consider the following solutions to ensure your basement remains safe and functional.

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How to Maintain Sliding Doors

Dirt can easily build up in sliding, letting water seep in and making doors difficult to use. To keep your doors operating smoothly, it helps to know the best tips and tricks to use to clean sliding door and window tracks.

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

To improve air quality, learn the different types of indoor pollutants and find what practices property managers and tenants can adopt to control the amount of pollution that is created within a property.

fall

Fall Maintenance Guide

During your autumn season maintenance check-in, prioritize these maintenance duties to ensure your property is in tip-top shape.

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How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color for Your Property

Find what color of paint to use, how to pick a complementary color, and what reasons you should be painting your property for.

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Deck Maintenance: Dos and Don’ts

A helpful series of contractor-approved guidelines for keeping decks in top-shape as well as overviewing common mistakes that are actually damaging to a deck’s materials and structure.

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Keeping HVAC Systems in Top Shape

Making sure that HVAC systems are working efficiently should be an utmost priority: failing to do so can not only directly lead to costly maintenance emergencies but also cause uncomfortable and angry tenants.

DIY

Maintenance Jobs You (Or Your Tenants) Should NEVER DIY

The top 8 projects that no matter the circumstances - or your confidence - should be left to a maintenance professional, making every extra penny you might have to spend definitely worth the peace of mind and safety you’ll get in return.

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LED Light Bulbs: Are they the best option for your property?

Thanks to the tips from our electricians, explore whether LEDs really are the optimal option available.

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What Kind of Front Door is Best for You?

The look, feel and features of a property’s front door are more important than most might think. Assess for yourself what kind of front door would be ideal for your needs, budget and expectations.

upgrade projects

20 Affordable and Easy Maintenance Projects for Updating Your Property

A list of easy and affordable maintenance projects that are designed to update every room, making small improvements and small investments really go a long way.

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Springtime Maintenance: The Complete Checklist for Your Property’s Exteriors

Take advantage of the Spring to get your maintenance needs done with this checklist.

management

Property Managers: Can Your Maintenance Solution Stand the Cold Season?

Here is where on-demand maintenance and preventative maintenance come in: instead of waiting for the worst, preparing for the cold season ahead is simpler than it seems.

winter

Winterizing Your Property in 10 Steps

How to best prepare vacant rentals for the cold season to prevent property damage and related repair costs.

tips

5 Tips for Long Lasting Carpet

Improving poor carpet conditions generally means needing a complete replacement, which can be a lengthy and costly project. These tips outline more affordable and effective ways to protect carpet flooring and preserve their longevity.

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Choosing the Right Paint for Your Property

The finish not only determines the vividness of the colors, but also the type of care and maintenance needed to keep walls from staining or fading over time.

outdoor

Cleaning Gutters: Why, When and How

Gutters are probably not something you think about too often but gutter cleaning is an important once-a-year ritual all property owners should adopt for their rental properties.