WOMEN'S GUIDE TO HOME MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1999

This is the beginning of our second season of bringing you helpful household hints and projects you can do yourself around your home. Check our sites and don't be afraid to try some of these ideas. Thank you for being our loyal readers for this year.

Adrian and Kristen

It's time for Trick or Treaters so make sure your doorbell is in working order for those little gobblins and ghosts. This site tells you how to check for problems in the wiring or the bell itself.

 It's time to start thinking about heating your home, and if you live in an older home you probably have hot water radiators. Now is the time to get ready for winter. Check out this site for advice on maximizing the efficiency of your system and avoiding costly repairs.

 Replacing your old or paint spattered doorknobs can spruce up the appearance of your doors. This site offers easy to follow instruction on how to replace your door hardware, whether you need just simple knobs or locksets.

As the cold weather moves in, so do the mice. This is a wonderful site that will guide you in the art of humanely trapping and evicting these furry unwanted guests.

Many gardeners think that Spring is the time for planting, but there are some plants, such as Spring-flowering bulbs, that need to be planted in the fall. This site will tell you how and what to plant, as well as when to plant to ensure healthy blooms.

Here is a site for all sorts of Halloween fun…..costumes, crafts, games, jokes, events and even a little history.