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Home maintenance

Small jobs and seasonal checks that keep a house in good shape.

  • Home maintenance

    A seasonal home maintenance checklist

    Small regular checks stop little problems from becoming big repairs. Here is the list we use for our own homes.

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    Illustration: A seasonal maintenance checklist
  • Home maintenance

    Protecting pipes from frost

    A frozen pipe can split and flood a room when it thaws. Lagging is cheap and quick to fit.

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    Illustration: Pipes lagged against frost
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    Fixing a squeaky floorboard

    Squeaks come from boards rubbing against each other or against loose nails. Most can be cured in minutes.

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    Illustration: A squeaky floor being fixed
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    Boarding a loft for storage

    A boarded loft gives you a lot of storage for little cost, as long as the insulation underneath stays effective.

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    Illustration: A loft being boarded for storage

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