Johnny FIXIT Buffalo

10/18/2021

Johnny's Weekly Tip!

Time to bring your outdoor furniture in. Yes, your furniture is outdoor furniture. No, that does not mean you should test the label by leaving it outside through hurricane-like weather and snowstorms. It cost you money and time to set that outdoor space up, so if you want to get another summer season out of it you should store it in a garage or shed. If you don’t have anywhere to store the items, you should cover it in a waterproof furniture cover.

09/21/2021

Johnny's weekly tip!

Check for drafts. Heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30 percent of heating energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. But it doesn't have to be that way, because weatherstripping is simple and probably the most cost-effective way to keep heating costs down. To check if you have a draft issue, close a door or window on a strip of paper. If the paper slides easily, you need to update your weatherstripping.

09/13/2021

Johnny's weekly tip!

Your house has many valves to shut off the water in case something breaks and starts leaking. However, if you do not use these shut-off valves for a long time, they will seize up and stop working. Obviously this is a problem if you have a leak, try to turn off the water, and realize you can’t. For this reason, it is very important that you test each shut-off at least once a year to make sure it works when you need it.

A typical home has about 16 water shut-off valves, give or take. Here are their locations:

* Two under each bathroom sink, one for hot and one for cold.
* Two under the kitchen sink, one for hot and one for cold.
* One at each toilet.
* One at the water heater supply.
* Each hose bib at the exterior.
* One at the water main where it enters the house.
* One at the water meter at the street.

09/02/2021

Johnny's weekly tip!!

You're so used to your gutters working properly — and draining thousands of gallons of water from your roof yearly — that you forget they could use a little TLC. If they're clogged, you can end up with a flooded interior and damaged exterior. So clean them, and if necessary, replace them.

08/16/2021

Fall is around the corner! Its almost time to start winterizing your home. Stay tuned for weekly tips coming in September.

08/16/2021

08/16/2021

We are hiring!!! work when you want and in your own area. Must have own tools and vehicle. Starting pay $25-$35 an hour.