Trivia Questions On Home Maintenance! Quiz

Turning off your main line valve will stop the water from entering your home, and therefore prevent further flooding. All homeowners need to know where this valve is and to make sure it works.

The correct answer is to have it replaced as it is no longer weatherproof. A warped and missing louver/screen on the plastic exhaust vent can allow rain, snow, or other elements to enter the vent, potentially causing damage to the system. Replacing the vent ensures that it functions properly and protects the system from weather-related issues. Using duct tape may provide a temporary fix, but it is not a long-term solution and may not effectively weatherproof the vent.

Coils need to be kept free of dust so that the fridge operates efficiently.

Cleaning the range hood grease filter is the appropriate action to take when you notice a film on your kitchen cabinets. The grease filter helps to remove grease and other particles from the air, preventing them from settling on surfaces such as cabinets. By cleaning the filter, you can ensure that it is functioning properly and preventing the buildup of grease and residue in your kitchen.

The correct answer is "Clean and seal it." This answer is supported by the fact that the other options mentioned, such as sitting back and relaxing on the deck, hosing it down with a pressure washer, and sweeping it, are all actions that can be done more frequently than once a year. Cleaning and sealing the deck is a maintenance task that typically requires less frequent attention, usually once a year, to keep the deck in good condition and protect it from weathering and damage.

Eavestroughs should be inspected and cleaned in the spring and again in the fall after the leaves have finished falling. Look for cracks in the gutters and bent or squished downspouts. Also, check your basement for dampness and the perimeter of your home for ridges. Are there pools of water collecting around the shrubbery? Any of these things could signify potential problems for your home.

It's Giant Hogweed and extremely toxic. Sap from giant hogweed on skin reacts with sunlight and causes severe skin irritation, painful blistering and permanent scars. Contact with eyes may cause blindness.

Reverse osmosis is the only treatment for drinking water that can effectively remove pesticides and chlorine by-products without affecting the oxygen level. Brita filters and leaving the cup of water on the counter for 30 minutes are not capable of removing these contaminants. Distillation can remove pesticides and chlorine by-products, but it also removes oxygen from the water. City water treatment plants may use various methods, including reverse osmosis, but it is not specified in the question. Therefore, reverse osmosis is the best option among the given choices.

Sometimes there is a minor power surge that causes the water tank to shift. However, the regular draining of your tank should be done. Every six months, open the drain valve near the hot water heater tank bottom and drain 3 to 6 litres of water from the hot water heater into a bucket or through a garden hose to remove any sediment that may have accumulated in the tank bottom

Checking and testing the main water valve is the first step to take because it ensures that the water supply to the hose is completely shut off. This is important to prevent any water from freezing and causing damage to the hose or the plumbing system. Removing and draining the hose, making sure the outside tap is turned off, and storing the hose in the garage can be done after ensuring that the main water valve is closed.