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Four Home Care Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making

By
Real Estate Agent with ProSmart Realty

1.USING GLASS CLEANER ON MIRRORS

Spraying can lead to "black edge." Liquid seeps beneath the reflective backing and stains your mirror. Instead use a lint free microfiber cloth dampened with warm water.

2. USING THE WRONG CAULK

There are as many caulks as there are glues, and you wouldn't use a glue stick to fix broken pottery. Check on line or a home improvement store to ensure you are using the right caulk.

3. OVER MULCHING

Mulch is great for your home, but don't pile it too thick. No more than 3 inches should be fine. Otherwise water cannot reach the plants.

4. PILING FIREWOOD AGAINST YOUR HOUSE

You are inviting termites to your house when you do this. Stack your wood at least 20 feet away from home.

 

 

 

Posted by

Gary & Melynda Wolter CRS, CREN, MSP    

Realtor Certified Residential Specialist, Mesa/Gilbert/Queen Creek/Chandler, AZ

Licensed agent since 2001 "Premier Personal Service"

GaryWolter.com

MelyndaWolter.com

480-269-1164-Gary

480-442-8316-Melynda

 

Comments (5)

Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Alliance Realty - Portland, ME
Southern Maine Realtor

I'm always surprised to see homes with large stacks of firewood up against the house

Dec 08, 2017 02:08 PM
Gary & Melynda Wolter, Since 2001, 480-269-1164
ProSmart Realty - Mesa, AZ
Reliable, Premier Personal Service since 2001

Old railroad ties are popular too in the midwest...bad idea to use for landscaping

Dec 08, 2017 02:11 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Gary & Melynda Wolter (CRS) 480-269-1164 this is very good report about home care mistakes to avoid.

Dec 08, 2017 02:22 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

These are some great tips.

I just saw an old home with 3 layers of straw bales around it...

Dec 08, 2017 07:12 PM
Golden1 Agents
San Mateo, CA

Thanks for sharing.

Dec 14, 2017 03:05 AM