Maintain your home

Finding a good handyman to service you all the time can be difficult. But if you appoint some maintenance works Dubai handyman, he will make sure to service the house well and you won’t need to make 20 calls to any local carpenters, electricians, etc. But, if you are stuck in midst of a problem and you cannot call anyone that is the time you need to do something on your own. Checking appliances and other things around the house are not very difficult. Doing weekly or monthly checks will help you a lot. Here is a list of tasks you and your family can do on a monthly or weekly basis to avoid too many handymen visits.

• Check the HVAC filters: A lot of experts might suggest changing filters in a month but that isn’t too important if you do not have any pets or allergies. You can keep the filters for 3 months and then change them.
• Check sink pipes and disposals: If you cannot do it the plumber way of opening the drainage pipes and checking, you can try a simple home remedy. Use some white vinegar and freeze it in the ice tray. Once the ice cubes are ready, dispose them through the sink into the pipes. This will freshen the sink disposal pipes and sharpen the blades too. This remedy works wonders!
• Check the fire extinguishers: You know how to use the fire extinguisher but what if it doesn’t work during emergency? It is always better to check it. Make sure it has easy access and is visible and at a handy place. Also, there shouldn’t be any signs of wear and tear. Plus the gauge shows enough pressure. If these three things are in place, then you are good to go.
• Test smoke detectors: All the detectors have a test button, and if the alarm sound is loud and clear, it is all good. If not then replace the batteries. If it still has a problem, then try cleaning it. If this also fails, then get new detectors instead of repairing the old ones.
• Check any broken things: If there is anything that is broken around the house, then fix it or get it fixed. Most of the furniture can be fixed if we have the right tools at home. If not then, just call for maintenance works Dubai to fix broken things around the house.
• Check the toilet flushes: If there is a blockage or problems with the flush, then you need to check the toilets well. Throwing in a water of bucket inside the toilet is a good way to maintain it. Also, do not throw trash in the toilets.
• Maintain water softener: If you have a softener, then check and maintain it. Add salt if required.

These easy chores can be done by anyone in the house. Just be careful and if needed then call for help from a professional.