Interior Design I 9.00Home Maintenance

9.01Explain the benefits of interior home care

Tools Adjustable wrench- used for loosening

and tightening pipes, pip fitting, bolts and nuts

Pliers- used for gripping and cutting Phillips screw driver- good for

assembling book cases, directions show an X to use

Preventative Methods Leaky faucets and toilets are common

and need to be fixed to prevent wasting water Sometimes can be replaced by replacing

a worn washer To keep drains unclogged, you can use

chemicals but make sure to use them as directed

Schedules Are an organization of time and/or

people for cleaning the home To prolong the life of carpet, it should be

vacuumed weekly Shelves and drawers in a kitchen should

be cleaned and straightened monthly

9.02Explain the benefits of exterior home care

Roofs/Gutters Roofs and drainage systems should be

checked every six months Down spouts- connects to gutters to

carry water away from the foundation of the house

If you see water stains on the ceiling of your room, check for damaged or missing shingles

Windows Weather stripping- keeps moisture and

air out of home

9.03Analyze home maintenance techniques

Plumbing System which carries water and waste

water out of one’s home

Carpets/Rugs/Furniture Best tool for cleaning is a carpet a

vacuum cleaner Best tool for cleaning a small rug is just

shaking it by hand Best way to keep a new sofa clean is to

vacuum and check the folds for lodged objects

Disinfecting VERY important to use a true

DISINFECTANT when cleaning the home after someone has been ill

Energy Labels A label that states the average yearly

cost of operating an appliance is the energy guide

Warranties Can help a person choose a product

over another Limited- cover some repairs

Repairs Changing the filter on air conditioners

can help them run efficiently Wallpaper fades over time and needs to

be removed once they become loose at corners

To fix holes in the walls, you can use spackling compound to fix them