by Uncle Handy Handyman | Daily Inspirations, Handyman
by Mike Krumboltz May 28, 2010 For many, Memorial Day brings to mind images of parades and picnics, of barbecues and baseball games. What’s sometimes forgotten are the reasons for the holiday: The sacrifices made by American soldiers in times of conflict. As the...
by Uncle Handy Handyman | Handyman, Helpfull Tips, Ouside the home, Spring tips
The sidings a mess! Do you get those black and brown “Fly spots” on your siding? Ever wonder why? Well good news bad news time. Good news is their not from flies. Bad news, it’s most likely coming from your mulch. They’re called artillery mold spores. Fungus living in...
by Uncle Handy Handyman | Helpfull Tips, In the home, Spring tips
When should you clean the gutters? Why is memorial day usually when the pools are open? By then all the crazy pollen and falling flowers from the trees have subsided a bit (Not to mention it’s a bit warmer). This is a good time to clean your gutters too! “After” so...
by Uncle Handy Handyman | Handyman, Helpfull Tips, In the home, Spring tips
Why is the electric bill so high?! Time to change the furnace filter. It’s not a hard job and can save you money. Less dust = less allergy problems, less dusting around the house, cleaner air and lets your furnace fan run without as much drag on the motor saving you...
by Uncle Handy Handyman | Handyman, Helpfull Tips, Ouside the home, Winter tips
Excuse me but why are you turning your outside air conditioning unit into a Mummy? Why do people wrap them up for the winter? This only creates a nice home for rodents who may otherwise look elsewhere for a winter home. You see it every year. They wrap them up in the...
