--- title: First Quality Blog | Home Maintenance (5) description: Home Maintenance | Learn more about roofing, attic insulation and other home maintenance projects in these blog posts. (5) --- ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/FQ%20Logo-2.png) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/Call%20Today.png) [Call Us Today 702.262.7847](tel:7022627847) [Call Now 702.262.7847](tel:7022627847) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/phone.svg) - [Home](http://firstqualityroof.com) - [Why Choose Us](http://firstqualityroof.com/why-choose-us/) - [Home Tips](http://firstqualityroof.com/home-tips/) - [Testimonials](http://firstqualityroof.com/testimonials/) - [100% Financing Available](http://firstqualityroof.com/100-financing-available/) - [Super Service Award](http://firstqualityroof.com/super-service-award/) - [Services](http://firstqualityroof.com/services/) - [Roofing Systems](http://firstqualityroof.com/roofing-systems/) - [Image Gallery](http://firstqualityroof.com/image-gallery/) - [Contact Us](http://firstqualityroof.com/contact-us/) - [Employment](http://firstqualityroof.com/employment/) - [Blog](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog) [RoofRepairs](http://firstqualityroof.com/roof-repairs) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-1.png) [RoofReplacement](http://firstqualityroof.com/roof-replacement) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-2.png) [AtticInsulation](http://firstqualityroof.com/attic-insulation) ![](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/blog-2019-img/header-links-bg-3.png) # Your Las Vegas # Roofing Professionals ### [You'll Regret it if You Forget These 5 Household Tasks](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/youll-regret-it-if-you-forget-these-5-household-tasks) Jun 6, 2017, 2:55:38 PM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Home Improvement](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-improvement), ![bigstock-To-Do-List-chores-tasks-work-107355158.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-To-Do-List-chores-tasks-work-107355158.jpg?width=277&name=bigstock-To-Do-List-chores-tasks-work-107355158.jpg) Eventually, every homeowner learns how toprioritize maintenance tasks. And most often, the ones that rise to the top the fastest are the ones we once dismissed as trivial or unimportant. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/youll-regret-it-if-you-forget-these-5-household-tasks) ### [Whip Your Summer Home Into Shape With This Checklist](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/whip-your-summer-home-into-shape-with-this-checklist) May 30, 2017, 2:20:07 PM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Home Improvement](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-improvement), ![bigstock--150407756.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock--150407756.jpg?width=320&name=bigstock--150407756.jpg)Your Las Vegas summer home probably is a refuge and your home away from home, but it's “funny” sometimes how much it can resemble your home base, too. This is a good thing, especially when it comes to maintenance. After acquiring so much experience in managing and maintaining your primary home, you're smart enough to know you cannot possibly tackle every project at your Las Vegas summer home at the same time. You have to prioritize projects by urgency. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/whip-your-summer-home-into-shape-with-this-checklist) ### [Slay Your Air Conditioner's Biggest Enemy – Dirt – In Two Steps](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/slay-your-air-conditioners-biggest-enemy-dirt-in-two-steps) May 24, 2017, 10:00:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), Your air conditioner is probably the most ![bigstock-Air-Conditioning-Repairman--70043.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-Air-Conditioning-Repairman--70043.jpg?width=186&name=bigstock-Air-Conditioning-Repairman--70043.jpg)complex piece of machinery you own, next to your vehicle. Despite all it high-tech functions, it responds in dramatic style to small but pesky influences: dust and dirt. In fact, a big buildup of dust and dirt can cause your air conditioner to stage a form of revolt by shutting down. Many Las Vegas home maintenance tasks invariably come down to cleaning and this one is no different. Attack dirt in two ways to keep your air conditioner running smoothly this summer: [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/slay-your-air-conditioners-biggest-enemy-dirt-in-two-steps) ### [How to Prevent Weeds From Growing in Your Yard](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/how-to-prevent-weeds-from-growing-in-your-yard) May 22, 2017, 10:17:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), For every Las Vegas resident who looks ![bigstock-View-Of-A-Woman-s-Hand-Hoeing--184040173.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-View-Of-A-Woman-s-Hand-Hoeing--184040173.jpg?width=320&name=bigstock-View-Of-A-Woman-s-Hand-Hoeing--184040173.jpg)forward to summer and the prospect of a green lawn, there is another who dreads the reality of the weeds that follow. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/how-to-prevent-weeds-from-growing-in-your-yard) ### [Not-So-Secret Cleaning Tips](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/not-so-secret-cleaning-tips-from-the-pros) Apr 10, 2017, 10:00:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), ![bigstock-Cleaning-Service-Concept-134558693.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-Cleaning-Service-Concept-134558693.jpg?width=179&name=bigstock-Cleaning-Service-Concept-134558693.jpg)If you've told your children once, you've told them a thousand times: Take your shoes off when you come in the house. But there it is, a nasty, black scuff mark on the vinyl floor in your mud room because somebody forgot the house rule. Rather than lose your cool, grab a tennis ball from the garage and use it as an eraser to remove the scuff mark from the vinyl. In moments, the mark will disappear – game and set. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/not-so-secret-cleaning-tips-from-the-pros) ### [6 Essential Spring Cleaning Tips From a Pro](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/6-essential-spring-cleaning-tips-from-a-pro) Apr 3, 2017, 1:10:00 PM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [Home Improvement](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-improvement), ![bigstock-Housewife-Washing-The-Windows--90077612.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-Housewife-Washing-The-Windows--90077612.jpg?width=320&name=bigstock-Housewife-Washing-The-Windows--90077612.jpg)At this time of year, she is *media ubiquitous* – appearing on TV shows and radio programs, in newspapers and magazines and on social media posts across the country. To anyone who could benefit from spring cleaning tips from someone who has been in the professional cleaning business for nearly 40 years, she is a go-to resource even for home gurus like Bob Vila. You might even call Debra Johnson the merriest of maids, because as the curriculum manager of Merry Maids – the largest home cleaning franchise network in the United States – she is known to scatter dust with a smile. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/6-essential-spring-cleaning-tips-from-a-pro) ### [Planning a Move? These Tips Will Help Save Your Sanity and Your Furniture](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/planning-a-move-these-tips-will-help-save-your-sanity-and-your-furniture) Feb 28, 2017, 10:00:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), Moving furniture can be a backbreaking![bigstock-Parents-Take-A-Break-On-Sofa-W-170061200.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/bigstock-Parents-Take-A-Break-On-Sofa-W-170061200.jpg?width=320&name=bigstock-Parents-Take-A-Break-On-Sofa-W-170061200.jpg) – and furniture breaking! – chore that can leave you more than a little frustrated. The following are some tips that can help make the task easier as you move into your Nevada home or apartment and start planning your Las Vegas home improvements: [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/planning-a-move-these-tips-will-help-save-your-sanity-and-your-furniture) ### [Ensure Home Safety By Removing Dryer Lint](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/ensure-home-safety-by-removing-dryer-lint) Feb 7, 2017, 9:58:34 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), ![Dryer Lint](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hubfs/Blog_images/DryerLint.jpg) Dryer lint can be a more than an annoying by-product of laundry; it can also be a fire hazard. You may not know that only scooping out the lint trap after every load isn't enough. Ensure your dryer is efficient and safe by adding the below steps to your home maintenance routine. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/ensure-home-safety-by-removing-dryer-lint) ### [Did Santa Leave A Reminder Next To The Cookie Plate? It Could Be Time For A Chimney Sweep](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/it-could-be-time-for-a-chimney-sweep) Jan 6, 2017, 8:05:00 AM ● [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance), [education](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/education), [Las Vegas](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/las-vegas) ![las-vegas-chimney-sweep.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/las-vegas-chimney-sweep.jpg?width=590&height=451&name=las-vegas-chimney-sweep.jpg) Santa may have left you a note, but then, you know the Big Guy. He had plenty of other things on his plate, and only some of them were cookies. If he happened to forget, allow First Quality Roofing & Insulation to act as his surrogate: If your chimney hasn't been inspected yet this season, don't postpone making an appointment. You might well need a chimney sweep. First Quality has learned a great deal about chimney safety from both the Chimney Safety Institute of America and the National Fire Protection Association, and so we know: a chimney sweep could save your life. [Read More](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/it-could-be-time-for-a-chimney-sweep) ### [Three Easy Ways to Reduce the Heating Bill in Your Las Vegas Home](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/reduce-the-heating-bill-in-your-las-vegas-home) Dec 12, 2016, 7:52:00 AM ● [roof inspections](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/roof-inspections), [Insulation](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/insulation), [Home Maintenance](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/blog/topic/home-maintenance) ![money saving tips.jpg](https://info.firstqualityroof.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_images/money%20saving%20tips.jpg?width=590&height=393&name=money%20saving%20tips.jpg) Though winter may be relatively short and mild in the Las Vegas area compared to many other parts of the country, the cost of heating your home can add up quickly over the colder months. 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