by Cara @ Doggy Do Good The short answer is yes, dog waste is compostable, but there are necessary precautions you must take first to make sure you’re composting the waste properly. Recently we published a dog blog on reasons why you should pick up your dog’s poop. And the reasons are many. When dog waste …
Maintenance
This qualifies as cleaning or routine care to avoid needing replacement
Turn off your water thread in Nextdoor
I know this is not EVERY place in Texas, but this is what conversations are like on Nextdoor in our neighborhood.
How to Repair or Replace Screens
Difficulty Duration Beginner Under 2 hours Window screens are an effective, simple way to keep bugs and pests out of the home while inviting fresh air indoors. Plus, screens can help filter sun and dampen outside noise. Unfortunately, the screens or their frames can be damaged easily. Wood window frames can shrink, while vinyl or aluminum window frames can …
Reverse Your Ceiling Fan Direction to Save Energy
Just remember,
clockwise in winter
counterclockwise in summer.
Furnace Care
How Often Should You Have Your Heater Inspected? The heater in your home is an essential part of both comfort and safety. Protecting the home from extreme cold temperatures in the winter months is something all homes should b equipped for. Of course, heaters are like any home appliance; they still need the occasional inspection …
Chimney Care
6 Common Chimney Maintenance Tips Nothing beats enjoying your fireplace on a cold winter night. It’ll keep you warm and looks stunningly beautiful. However, if you don’t follow a few chimney maintenance tips, it might not be safe to use your fireplace. Maintaining your fireplace and chimney is crucial to keeping your home safe when using your …
AC Inspections
Air conditioner inspection basics Before we dive into AC inspection basics, here’s our preventative maintenance checklist for the cooling season (PDF download). Take a look at it to get a sense of what ought to happen when an HVAC technician performs your inspection. At the most basic, fundamental level, an annual AC inspection and preventative maintenance visit …
Aerate Lawn
Why Should You Aerate Your Lawn? Aeration is the process of making holes throughout your lawn by pulling small soil plugs (called “cores”) with a special machine called a core aerator. By doing this, it allows more oxygen, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the soil and down to the root zone. That’s important …
Tree trimming
Trimming to meet the city requirements is planned for 10/14 Arborist advised Need to trim the peach tree this winter, in late February, to decrease the number of flowers that bloom
Repair of the washer
Repair person is coming on 10/7 to verify the issue Miranda suspected the bearings, however, everything I’m finding suggests the drivewheel.










