Exterior Renovation Archives - FXMO https://fxmo.fr/category/exterior-renovation/ Multiservices - Hérault - Montpelliers - Nîmes et alentours Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:02:57 +0000 fr-FR hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Examples of home maintenance https://fxmo.fr/2018/10/23/examples-of-less-frequent-home-maintenance/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:02:57 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/bluecollar-demo/?p=301 That should be regularly forecast and budgeted include repainting or staining outdoor wood or metal, repainting masonry.

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]]> That should be regularly forecast and budgeted include repainting or staining outdoor wood or metal, repainting masonry, waterproofing masonry, cleaning out septic systems, replacing sacrificial electrodes in water heaters, replacing old washing machine hoses (preferably with stainless steel hoses less likely to burst and cause a flood), and other home improvements such as replacement of obsolete or ageing systems with limited useful lifetimes (water heaters, wood stoves, pumps, and asphaltic or wooden roof shingles and siding.

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]]> Perhaps the most perplexing repairs https://fxmo.fr/2018/10/23/perhaps-the-most-perplexing-repairs/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:46:56 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/bluecollar-demo/?p=294 In today's era of built-in obsolescence for many products, it is often more convenient to replace something rather than attempt.

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]]> In today’s era of built-in obsolescence for many products, it is often more convenient to replace something rather than attempt to repair it. A repairman is faced with the tasks of accurately identifying the problem, then finding the materials, supplies, tools and skills necessary to sufficiently effect the repair. Some things, such as broken windows, appliances or furniture can be carried to a repair shop, but there are many repairs that can be performed easily enough, such as patching holes in plaster and drywall, cleaning stains, repairing cracked windows and their screens, or replacing a broken electrical switch or outlet.

Other repairs may have some urgency, such as a broken water pipes, broken doors, latches or windows, or a leaky roof or water tank, and this factor can certainly justify calling for professional help. A home handyman may become adept at dealing with such immediate repairs, to avoid further damage or loss, until a professional can be summoned.

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