Spring Clean your Air Conditioner

Summer in Oklahoma is right around the corner and now is the time to clean and prepare your air conditioning unit for the hot summer months. You can call an HVAC company to clean your unit, or you can roll up your sleeves and do most of the work yourself. Step 1 - Turn off your A/C unit Always turn off your A/C unit before doing any cleaning. For the inside furnace and air handler, this can often be done by simply unplugging the unit from the wall outlet. In some cases you will need to turn off the unit at your breaker box. Step 2 - Clean or replace air filters Most central HVAC … Continue reading...

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is here and time to plan your weekend deep home cleaning. Here are a few tips for REALLY cleaning your home this spring. Walls: Dust your walls with your vacuum brush attachment, then clean using an all-purpose cleaner and rinse. Repair your walls by patching holes and dings and touching up paint. TIP: Don’t use a spray cleaner, which will only leave streaks on your walls. Soak a cloth in cleaner, then wipe. To rinse, follow up with a clean cloth soaked in plain water. Baseboards: Dust with a microfiber cloth or use your vacuum brush attachment, then spray with an all-purpose cleaner … Continue reading...

11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for under $100

Plenty of trees surround homes in Tall Oaks neighborhood of Edmond, Oklahoma

The spring selling season is nearly upon us and after a record cold Oklahoma winter, now is the time to get your house ready to sell. Here are 11 tips for sprucing up your front entrance on a budget. 1. Clear the way for curb appeal The path to your front door should be at least 3 feet wide so people can walk shoulder-to-shoulder, with an unobstructed view and no stumbling hazards. So get out those loppers and cut back any overhanging branches or encroaching shrubs. 2. Light the route Landscape lighting makes it easy to get around at night. Solar-powered LED lights you can just stick in the … Continue reading...