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Standing Water and Mosquitoes: A Yard Checklist for Northern Virginia
Home Maintenance5 months ago

Standing Water and Mosquitoes: A Yard Checklist for Northern Virginia

Mosquitoes need about a week of standing water to go from egg to biting adult, which is why a once-a-week walk around yo...

Should You Tip Movers, Cleaners and Handymen?
Moving & Cleaning5 months ago

Should You Tip Movers, Cleaners and Handymen?

Tipping movers, house cleaners and handymen is optional in the US: a tip is a thank-you on top of the price, not part of...

Moving into a Northern Virginia Apartment Building: Elevators, Loading Docks and Insurance Certificates
Moving & Cleaning5 months ago

Moving into a Northern Virginia Apartment Building: Elevators, Loading Docks and Insurance Certificates

Moving into an apartment building in Northern Virginia takes three things a house move doesn't: a reserved elevator, a r...

Moving Checklist: What to Do From Eight Weeks Out to Moving Day
Moving & Cleaning6 months ago

Moving Checklist: What to Do From Eight Weeks Out to Moving Day

Working backward from moving day keeps a move from turning into a last-minute scramble. Start researching movers around ...

Deck Care Before Summer: Cleaning, Sealing and Checking for Damage
Home Maintenance6 months ago

Deck Care Before Summer: Cleaning, Sealing and Checking for Damage

Get a deck ready for summer in three steps: check it for damage, clean it, and seal or stain it if the wood has stopped ...

Mobile Car Detailing: What's Included and How to Prepare
Hiring & Safety6 months ago

Mobile Car Detailing: What's Included and How to Prepare

Mobile car detailing brings the cleaning to wherever your car is parked. A detailer washes and dries the outside, cleans...

What Junk Removal Can't Take, and Where It Goes in Fairfax and Arlington
Moving & Cleaning7 months ago

What Junk Removal Can't Take, and Where It Goes in Fairfax and Arlington

Junk removal handles furniture, appliances and general household clutter — but it can't take household hazardous waste l...

Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: What's the Difference?
Moving & Cleaning7 months ago

Deep Cleaning vs. Regular Cleaning: What's the Difference?

A regular cleaning keeps a home in shape on a schedule: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and wiping down the kitchen and bat...

When Should You Service Your AC in Virginia?
Home Maintenance7 months ago

When Should You Service Your AC in Virginia?

The best time to service your AC in Virginia is spring, before the first hot spell. In Northern Virginia that means book...