Things I Wish I Knew When I started My Interior Design Business
Interior Design I
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Interior Design I 9.00Home Maintenance
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9.01Explain the benefits of interior home care
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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
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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
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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
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9.02Explain the benefits of exterior home care
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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
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Windows Weather stripping- keeps moisture and
air out of home
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9.03Analyze home maintenance techniques
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Plumbing System which carries water and waste
water out of one’s home
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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
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Disinfecting VERY important to use a true
DISINFECTANT when cleaning the home after someone has been ill
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Energy Labels A label that states the average yearly
cost of operating an appliance is the energy guide
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Warranties Can help a person choose a product
over another Limited- cover some repairs
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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