Home > Video Channel > Hire a Pro to Free up Your Schedule

Hire a Pro to Free up Your Schedule

Get Adobe Flash Player to see this content.

Clip Transcript For:

Hire a Pro to Free up Your Schedule

Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. Our lives are increasingly busier these days, and it s hard to find spare time. Unless you have a home project that you d get a lot of enjoyment out of doing, it s worth considering calling on a professional for some of the routine tasks, like housecleaning and lawn care. There are some very good maid services out there, but be sure you check references and the company or individual s insurance before you hire. A visit just every two weeks could save your sanity and a lot of your time. A small landscaping crew can make light work of the jobs that usually take you all weekend. You can hire them weekly or just seasonally, and your plants will thank you. Why not stay off the ladder and hire someone to clean out the gutters and wash the windows? Keep the names and numbers handy of a good small jobs contractor and appliance service provider for those last-minute repairs. Establish a regular appointment schedule for HVAC tune-ups, gutter cleaning and other household services. Important maintenance will get done on time automatically, and you ll have a better chance of catching problems early. Find out more at BobVila.com: The ultimate home improvement web site! BobVila.com 2008


More Videos »Related Videos

How to Care for a Riding Lawn Mower
How to Care for a Riding Lawn Mower

Proper maintenance of your riding lawn mower will keep it performing reliably for years.

CBS Studio Center Tour
CBS Studio Center Tour

Bob plays hooky and takes us on a tour of the nearby CBS Studio Center, the first of the great big movie lots that gave Studio City its name.

How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade

Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively.

How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower
How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower

A well-maintained lawn mower is easier to operate and will last longer.

Related Products & Services Showrooms

Cleaners for the toughest household cleaning challenges
Cleaners for the toughest household cleaning challenges

…taking notice of your home’s problem areas. The biggest home improvement areas are cleaning and energy efficiencies, as one-in…
…toilets, appliances, furniture, patios, cement and gutters. And, as more people today are making green decisions for…

Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Bill up to 25% Online
Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Bill up to 25% Online

…from over 4,500 local agents and dozens of major carriers • Take advantage of discounts for the simplest of home improvement projects • Identify easy ways to save up to 25% on your monthly rates Compare Online Homeowners Quotes…

More Content »More Content

Gutter Basics
Gutter Basics

…Photo Credit: RainPro Gutters When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner…
…necessary components for a gutter system, including the gutters, downspouts (the…
…metal counterparts. Gutter Basics Seamless gutters can be manufactured…

Gutter Cleaning Tips
Gutter Cleaning Tips

…ladder. If you have gutters above the first story…
…pro. To clean your gutters yourself, wear gloves…
…denting and damaging your gutters. Scoop the debris into…
…debate about whether gutter caps or screens are…
…com: the ultimate home improvement web site! 2008 BobVila…

No Clog Gutters - same material as Gutter Filter but cheaper

I have No Clog Gutter Systems. They are the same poly urethane material as Gutter Filter with the same biocide and UV protection…
…continental USA. Have four foot lenghts of 5" K-style gutter inserts. Call 800-650-9733 or e-mail nocloggutters…

Inspecting and Repairing Gutters
Inspecting and Repairing Gutters

…sticks can block drainage from the gutter. Clear these blockages from the gutter. Disassemble the first section…
…made of the same material as the gutters. Remove and clean the first section of the gutter downspout. Step 3: Inspect…

Browse Topics

Click on a letter to browse content by topic alphabetically.



About  | FAQ  | Contact  | Sitemap  | Privacy Policy  | Terms of Use  | Help

© BobVila.com 2009