10 Things To Do On A Rainy Day

Stuck in the house on a rainy day and have nothing to do? Why not take this opportunity to work on some of those simple household maintenance items that you rarely seem to have time for?

We really know how to have fun! These are all energy-saving items and need doing anyway.

1. Vacuum out your floor registers. And if you really want to go to town then check the dampers inside and maybe even wash some of those vents too.
2. Take your return vents off the wall and vacuum them out too. Wash the vents if they need it.
3. Change your furnace filter.  And if you really want to go to town again, get the vacuum cleaner and clean the bottom of the furnace fan compartment. Check the side of the furnace fan motor too. It probably has dust on it. Just make sure to turn off the furnace switch before you do this.
4. Check your furnace humidifier and change the pad. Turn up the humidistat and make sure it comes on. Make sure water flows through when its supposed to, and make sure it drains out properly.
5. Make sure your ceiling fans are turning the right way for the season (in the summer, air should blow down. In the winter, the air should be pulled up).  And clean the fan blades too.
6. Remove and clean your washroom exhaust grills. Wash them off in the shower then use a spray bottle and wipe dry. If you’re really adventurous then maybe you can remove and clean the exhaust fans too. Use a dry paint brush or compressed air to do this.
7. Check the condition of the flex pipe on your dryer. Make sure the flex is not brittle and is free of cracks or holes. Maybe take it off completely and clean it out if needed? While you’re there, why not vacuum behind and under the dryer and also check the condition of the water hoses going to your washing machine? It is good practice to do these items at least once every six months.
8. Clean behind your fridge. Pull it out and make sure you clean the coil.
9. Check your computers and clean that little fan that every one has. These things can really build up alot of dust over time. And those clogged fans can suck the life out of your computer pretty quick sometimes. If your computer has ever died because of this then you’ll really appreciate this one!
10. Clean the grease filter in the kitchen exhaust above your stove.

If you’re looking for a bonus item and still haven’t had enough yet then maybe you could also clean out your central vac!

This is the dirtiest job. Definitely save it for last!