Home maintenance in 45 minutes or less from Thrasher Termite & Pest Control
Replace weatherstripping and caulk around doors and windows to keep your house snug and the bugs out. Weatherstripping in particular takes a beating during the summer. The foam type is especially prone to breaking down. Arm yourself with three rolls [...]
Yes! The national fire safety board recommends that you check your smoke alarms monthly. Consider this your reminder. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Press the test buttons and listen for the beeps (yes, you need to do this [...]
Check exterior railings and stairs. Repair if they are loose or showing signs of wear. Have one or two steps into the house and no railing? If you also have elderly relatives, consider adding a railing for their benefit.
Yes! The national fire safety board recommends that you check your smoke alarms monthly. Consider this your reminder. Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Press the test buttons and listen for the beeps (yes, you need to do this monthly). No beeps? Change [...]
It's the end of National Grilling Month. Time to clean the grill, but please do not empty the ash into the garden. Ashes from charcoal burning barbeques are toxic from the bonding agents in commercially made charcoal, so never scatter [...]