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Toor Tip of the Day - Trim up the trees. Branches growing too closely to your home or power lines can wreak havoc down the road. Fallen tree branches account for $1 billion in home damage annually. If you have trees on your property, bring in a professional tree trimmer once a year to assess potential issues and trim down trees.... www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Touch up exterior paint, Let’s face it, when it comes to houses, most of us judge a book by its cover. Touching up the paint job on the exterior of your home adds curb appeal points, but also keeps moisture and wood rot at bay. ... Repainting your entire exterior can cost upwards of $2,000, but also yields a 51% ROI at resale, according to HomeLight’s 2019 Top Agent Insights Survey. Not ready for this large undertaking? Small touch-ups can be achieved for less than $100. www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Wash your siding. Cleaning your home’s siding twice a year will not only boost its curb appeal, but also prolong its life. Opt to clean siding once in the spring, and again in the fall. Experts suggest renting a power washer and taking the afternoon to get the job done. But choose your pressure washer and nozzle wiselytoo much pressure can lead to damage or even crumbling on the exterior of your home.... www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Maintain your roof. Homeowners dread a roof replacement, but maintaining the one you have can increase its lifespan. Taking care of roof issues will also help the heating and cooling systems of the home operate more efficiently, and prevent leaks in the roof that lead to water damage.... It’s recommended to have your roof professionally inspected by a roofer twice a year. www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Gut the gutters. Gutter maintenance should take place at least twice a year, or as the seasons change. Gutters overflowing with debris won’t do their job, and can lead to much more costly water damage. Check and clean your gutters every spring and fall, clearing away any muck, sealing any leaks, and replacing damaged gutters as needed.... www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Flush out your water heater. Once a year, you’ll need to drain your water heater or have a professional plumber come in to do it. Draining your water heater will flush out any minerals or debris in the system, ensuring it runs more efficiently.... www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Double check your downspout. Take a look around the perimeter of your home to check for downspouts that have become detached from your home. If downspouts become detached or faulty, water will not get directed away from the home and can lead to water intrusion or even foundation issues. This is a minor fix that can save you major cash down the road. www.ToorInc.com... 209-404-4346 See more

Toor Tip of the Day - Clean out exhaust fans to prevent mold. Fans in your home help clean out smells and moisture, but if they can’t do their job efficiently, you run the risk of growing mold in your home. Once a year, take the time to remove and clean your bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans. This’ll keep the hardware running smoothly, and the moisture out of your home.... www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Restore power to any dead outlets. Check out the outlets in your home annually. Are they working? If you find some of your power sources are dead, we recommend that you call Toor Construction & Restoration to get them fixed. Now’s also a good time to check that you have GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) receptacles with those Test and Reset buttons near any plumbing fixtures. If you don’t, it’s likely to come up in the home inspection when you... decide to sell your house. www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Change the direction of your ceiling fans. You should change the rotation of your ceiling fans twice a year to increase energy efficiency, putting less strain on your heating and cooling systems. Running a ceiling fan properly in the winter can help you save up to 10% on your heating bill. When you change the direction of the fan, you change the way the air moves, more effectively heating or cooling a room.... You want your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise in the summer, pushing cool air down. On most fans, you can change the rotation using the directional switch on the motortypically by turning the switch down. To get the clockwise rotation in winter, just reverse the switch. www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - It’s time to keep the cold out. Weatherize your home!! Weatherstripping helps keep you and your family warm, as well as keep your energy bill to a minimum. www.ToorInc.com... 209-404-4346 See more

Toor Tip of the Day - Mold it comes in almost every color and it is pesky, to say the least. It is typically caused by bacteria (that we all have growing in our bathrooms) combined with the hot, humid environment that our bathrooms provide, especially post-shower or bath. However, there are a few quick, cheap, and effective tips you can use to help get rid of bathroom mold and prevent it from coming back. 1. Scrub Away To properly care for your bathroom and remove the mol...d from tile grout, you will need a good scrub brush and baking soda. To effectively scrub the mold away, treat the grout between tiles and the caulking with a paste made of water and baking soda. Leave on for as long as you need to-for example, very dirty grout can use an hour or two. Spray the tiles with water and use a scrub brush to clean the grout with a brisk back and forth motion. Rinse well and buff dry. Once you have scrubbed the grout, you can prolong your mold-removing efforts so that you do not have to use as much elbow grease next time! If your bathroom is not properly maintained between cleanings, it does not take long for mold to come back. In fact, think of mold prevention like oral care-we have to maintain our teeth to keep plaque away. 2. Open a Window When you have finished showering, turn on a fan or open a window until the humidity from your shower has dissipated. You need to have top-notch ventilation to remove the humidity and moisture from the air. The lack of humidity creates a poor breeding ground for bacteria and is the easiest way to maintain your mold-free space. 3. Mix Up a Mold-Prohibiting Spray To doubly protect your bathroom, keep a spray bottle nearby and quickly mist the tiles and caulking after your shower with these natural anti-mold solution that takes no effort to make. These solutions contains mold-prohibiting ingredients that when sprayed, protect your bathroom from becoming a breeding ground. You need white vinegar or tea tree oil, water and a spray bottle. Vinegar solution: Mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a clean spray bottle. Tea tree oil solution: Mix 10 drops of tea tree oil into a clean spray bottle filled with water Place the spray bottle on the 'mist' setting. It takes about four seconds to spray the tiles and then you walk away. Now you are protected from mold. These ingredients are cheap, easy to find and are highly effective. The tea tree oil solution has the scent of a soothing spa, very relaxing! www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346

Toor Tip of the Day - Nail polish - not just for your nails! Paint a thin coat of nail polish on screws to keep them from coming loose. Nail polish will act like superglue and hold those pesky screws forever in place.... Note: This also works great with those tiny eyeglass screws! www.ToorInc.com 209-404-4346