Home Maintenance 101: 7 Things Every Home Owner Should Know

Here are some easy around the house fixes you might find helpful!

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How To Unclog A Sink That Won't Respond To Drano

Sometimes, a backed-up sink is too big of a job for a bottle of Drano. To clear the clog, you have to get your hands dirty. But what do you do?  This quick, 2-minute video from Lowe's is an excellent tutorial.
The video starts with basic safety preparation, then shows you how to:

1. How to identify the J-trap beneath your sink
2. Position a plastic bucket to catch water run-off
3. Use your finger to clear out debris
4. Replace the J-trap beneath the sink

Unclogging a sink can be simple homeowner project, but if you're uncomfortable working with plumbing or just want to outsource, be sure to call a professional.

Fix or sell as is?

Now that's a fixer (click for photo source)!!!

Whenever it's time to sell a home, the "fix or sell as is" question comes into play.  The trick is to make sure the home won't be remembered for what is wrong with it, for what doesn't fit into the neighborhood, for what was over-personalized.  - David

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