{"id":1874,"date":"2016-01-01T15:17:29","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T15:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/bloomingdale-nj-puroclean-montville\/blog\/five-home-maintenance-projects-for-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-01-01T15:17:29","modified_gmt":"2016-01-01T15:17:29","slug":"five-home-maintenance-projects-for-2016","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/bloomingdale-nj-puroclean-montville\/blog\/five-home-maintenance-projects-for-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Home Maintenance Projects for 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left;height: 208px;margin: 10px 20px;width: 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/bloomingdale-nj-puroclean-montville-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/771\/2018\/07\/09.20Dec-5projects.png\" alt=\"\" \/>Each year, we strive to better ourselves by making and keeping a new set of resolutions. If you already know your New Year\u2019s Resolutions, have you added some home maintenance projects to the list? Considering that we spend about 90% of our time in our homes, it\u2019s a great idea to invest some energy into improving them. Here are a few ways to make your home safer and more comfortable in the upcoming year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Reduce energy use<\/strong> <strong>by<\/strong> <strong>sealing and insulating<\/strong> <strong>the ducts<\/strong> from your heating and cooling system. Ductwork can be found in hard to reach places, such as crawl spaces, attics and inside walls, so try to focus on those that are the most accessible first. Use <strong>duct sealants<\/strong> and <strong>fiberglass insulation<\/strong> &#8211; found at most hardware stores. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/10-smart-tips-cutting-energy-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This article<\/a> provides more tips for cutting energy costs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Improve indoor air<\/strong> <strong>quality<\/strong> by maintaining your <strong>HVAC system<\/strong> and changing <strong>furnace filters<\/strong> regularly. Ventilate your kitchen and bathroom to reduce humidity and airborne pollutants. Use <strong>low-VOC paints<\/strong> on walls for a fresher home. If you have a fireplace, use <strong>real firewood<\/strong> instead of pressed wood which usually contains formaldehyde. More tips on how to keep indoor air fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/blog\/10-ways-keep-indoor-air-fresh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Unclutter your home<\/strong> room by room. Start with one area (such as the basement) and use boxes to organize your items by category. If you need extra storage space, use the spaces between wall studs or under the stairs. Consider investing in extra cabinets or even shoe organizers to store household items.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Reduce water use<\/strong> in the home by installing EPA-certified <strong>WaterSense products<\/strong>. Another water-saving product worth mentioning is the <strong>low-flow showerhead<\/strong>, which reduces water flow while keeping the pressure high. If you have a pre-1994 toilet, consider replacing it with a <strong>low-flow toilet<\/strong> that requires just one gallon of water when flushed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Drain a quart of water from your water heater<\/strong> every 3 months or so. Attach a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of the heater and drain the water into a bucket or other recipient. This task will reduce the amount of sediment that built up in the water tank, prolonging the life of the heater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Of course, you can always add other tasks to the resolutions list. Walk around the house and inspect every structural or mechanical aspect until you find something that could use some improvement. For professional fire, water and mold restoration services, contact your local PuroClean office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, we strive to better ourselves by making and keeping a new set of resolutions. 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