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title: First Quality Blog | Home Maintenance (3)
description: Home Maintenance | Learn more about roofing, attic insulation and other home maintenance projects in these blog posts. (3)
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# Roofing Professionals

### [Love Vinegar as a Home Maintenance Cleaner? These Tips Will Make You Love it Even More!](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/vinegar-home-maintenance-cleaner-tips-love-it-even-more)

Mar 26, 2018, 8:28:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas-home-maintenance)

![vinegar-for-home-maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/vinegar-for-home-maintenance.jpg?width=1000&height=678&name=vinegar-for-home-maintenance.jpg)

That spray bottle makes you an easy mark. You may even have multiple bottles: one for your kitchen, one for your bathroom and one “floater” bottle that you tote around your home when you're in [home maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance) mode.

Let people laugh if they will, but you know: white vinegar is one of nature's most potent cleaners– putting virtually any store-bought (and chemically infested) product to a dirty shame. The acidity in vinegar enables it to cut through dirt, grease, food residue, grime, glue, soap scum and virtually any household stain. It's a world-class glass cleaner, leaving no chalky residue in its wake. And combined with baking soda and a little water, it can assume super-cleaner powers, lifting even red wine and pets' urine stains.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/vinegar-home-maintenance-cleaner-tips-love-it-even-more)

### [Spring Home Maintenance Tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/spring-home-maintenance-tips)

Mar 6, 2018, 8:15:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Las Vegas Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas-home-maintenance),

![bigstock-Construction-tools-in-the-form-85277558sm](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-Construction-tools-in-the-form-85277558sm.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=bigstock-Construction-tools-in-the-form-85277558sm.jpg)

You can't possibly do everything in one weekend. After all, you have only two hands.

But it sure helps to have a checklist at your side as you tackle the spring home maintenance tasks that will help ensure the exterior of your home is safe and ready for the busy months ahead.

[Put an annual 14-point roof inspection from](http://www.firstqualityroof.com/free-inspection)[First Quality Roofing & Insulation near the top of your list](http://www.firstqualityroof.com/free-inspection)and we'll also check your gutters – an important task on the “heavy lifting” portion of your to-do list.

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### [Prevent Roof Leaks Easily with Regular Gutter Cleaning](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/prevent-roof-leaks-easily-with-regular-gutter-cleaning)

Feb 15, 2018, 12:07:03 PM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [roof leak repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-leak-repairs), [home maintenance checklist](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance-checklist)

![prevent-roof-leaks-with-regular-gutter-cleaning.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/prevent-roof-leaks-with-regular-gutter-cleaning.jpg)

It hasn't rained in weeks, so you know your roof isn't flooded with water, and you know you don't have to worry about ice dams since Las Vegas winter temperatures rarely drop below the 40s. So what is causing your [roof leak](http://www.firstqualityroof.com/)? Chances are, your gutters are clogged with leaves, twigs, mud, or other debris. When your gutters are clogged, they are unable to catch rain water and even the smallest amount can build up on your roof and begin leaking into your home.

It's time to clean your gutters. Homeowners should have their gutters cleaned at least twice a year. This will prevent a roof leak no matter what the weather forecast.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/prevent-roof-leaks-easily-with-regular-gutter-cleaning)

### [Hurry-up Curb Appeal Projects When Time's-A-Wastin'](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/hurry-up-curb-appeal)

Nov 7, 2017, 8:15:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [home maintenance in las vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance-in-las-vegas), [las vegas home renovations](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas-home-renovations)

 

![quick-home-maintenance-for-curb-appeal](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/quick-home-maintenance-for-curb-appeal.jpg)

 

When someone you hope to impress is on their way over, you need some hurry-up [home maintenance projects](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/cool-down-in-comfort-with-these-fall-home-maintenance-tips) to improve your home's curb appeal. Keep in mind: having the right tools on hand will help, so you might have to parse this short list. But this move will just give you something to look forward to next week, when you can further revel in how just a little money and elbow grease can make your front entryway worth a double-take. Consider:

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### [Leafing Las Vegas: Fall Lawn Care Tips for Nevada's Desert Landscape](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/leafing-las-vegas-fall-lawn-care-tips-for-nevadas-desert-landscape)

Nov 6, 2017, 8:17:31 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance),

![Lawnmower.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Lawnmower.jpg)When the seasons change, your entire routine tends to get a makeover, too. You may be surprised to learn that autumn can actually be the key to a lush, green landscape right in your own front yard (literally!)

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/leafing-las-vegas-fall-lawn-care-tips-for-nevadas-desert-landscape)

### [Think Like a Mouse, Move Like a Spider to Stop Fall Pests in Their Tracks](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/stop-fall-pests-in-their-tracks)

Nov 3, 2017, 8:02:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [home maintenance checklist](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance-checklist), [home maintenance in las vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance-in-las-vegas)

![Stop-fall-pests-in-their-tracks-wiht-las-vegas-home-maintenance.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/Stop-fall-pests-in-their-tracks-wiht-las-vegas-home-maintenance.jpg)

It's fall, and pests are on the move – trying to find a way into your home, where it's safe and warm.

They're not dumb, but they're counting on you to be lackadaisical about [home maintenance in Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance) so they can cause you all kinds of grief, including:

- Getting into your food
- Spreading their germs and disease (mice can trigger salmonella while cockroaches can trigger allergy and asthma symptoms)
- Chewing on your clothing, drapes, bedding and wires (though they prefer cotton)
- Gnawing at and eating through wood (to keep their teeth sharp)
- Blocking pipes and water lines (because they're thirsty)

You have have to think like a mouse and move like a spider to stop fall pests in their tracks. Begin by being extra vigilant about housekeeping before moving on to some proactive strategies – straight from the pros at First Quality Roofing & Insulation.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/stop-fall-pests-in-their-tracks)

### [In the Doghouse? Gutter Cleaning is a Great Way to Get Out](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/gutter-cleaning)

Nov 2, 2017, 11:22:11 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [roof repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-repairs), [roof leak repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-leak-repairs)

 

![gutter-cleaning-can-help-prevent-the-need-for-roof-repairs](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/gutter-cleaning-can-help-prevent-the-need-for-roof-repairs.jpg)

 

Gutter cleaning isn’t difficult, but because it involves using a ladder, it requires planning and a commitment to safety. The roof repair professionals at First Quality Roofing & Insulation highly recommend that one person removes leaves, twigs and other debris while someone else holds the ladder. Gutter cleaning should never be a one-person job.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/gutter-cleaning)

### [Tame Your Energy Bills With Blown-In Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/tame-your-energy-bills-with-blown-in-insulation)

Sep 27, 2017, 11:54:26 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Home Improvement](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-improvement),

![SavingEngery.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/SavingEngery.jpg)At First Quality Roofing & Insulation, we're used to working with many shadows on the wall. But some of these shadows don't come from objects; they come from people – our valued customers who “shadow” us as we go about our work.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/tame-your-energy-bills-with-blown-in-insulation)

### [How to Find Hidden Storage Spaces in Your Home](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/how-to-find-hidden-storage-spaces-in-your-home)

Sep 13, 2017, 10:00:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [organization](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/organization), [storage](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/storage)

Additional storage space is at the top of ![bigstock-Entering-The-Living-Space-Of-A-143649017.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Entering-The-Living-Space-Of-A-143649017.jpg?width=320&name=bigstock-Entering-The-Living-Space-Of-A-143649017.jpg)just about any homeowner’s wish list. No matter how big your closets may look, there just never seems to be enough room for everything. Finding more storage space is essential if you want to reduce clutter and stay organized. And if your home is on the smaller side, you really have to get creative. If you’re looking to maximize the amount of storage space in your home, here are four creative and hidden storage solutions.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/how-to-find-hidden-storage-spaces-in-your-home)

### [Mitigate Move-In Worries With These 6 tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/mitigate-move-in-worries-with-these-6-tips)

Sep 12, 2017, 10:00:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance),

![cardboard boxes in high detail - isolated over a white background.jpeg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/cardboard%20boxes%20in%20high%20detail%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=222&name=cardboard%20boxes%20in%20high%20detail%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)Well-intentioned friends may be warning you “you won't know what to do first” after you move into your new home.

But you know better: after months of thinking, planning, buying, measuring and envisioning, you probably know *exactly* what you want to do. If you're like many new homeowners, it's a pet project that will instantly bond you to your new home.

[Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/mitigate-move-in-worries-with-these-6-tips)

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