Home Repairs
Most common home repairs?
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, water damage, and termite damage
List 5 types of fluid that need to be changed in your car
Motor Oil, Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid, Engine Coolant, Power Steering Fluid, Differential Fluid, Windshield Washer Fluid.
Once every 2 to 3 weeks
What is a mirepoix?
A mixture of diced vegetables cooked with fat
What is the most expensive thing to fix in your house?
Foundation
How often should you change a timing belt?
Every 40,000 to 60,000 miles
True or False?
You should never wet your duster before cleaning
False, always generously damp your duster in a cleaning solution
What is a julienne cut?
Thin, even slices of a vegetable or fruit made by squaring off the edges of said veggie or fruit and cutting it into planks and then strips
How long have dryers been around for?
200 years
Whats one reason why your AC is not shooting out cold air?
Air filter is not clean
What is the most neglected car maintenance?
Brakes
What two cleaning mixtures should you never mix together?
Bleach and vinegar
What does it mean to macerate something
The process of preparing foods through the softening or breaking into pieces using a liquid
What was the first washing machine called?
Thor
What is a GFCI?
Ground fault circuit interrupter
What do octane rates in gasoline mean?
Octane ratings measure the fuel’s ability to resist engine knocking.
Whats the best way to clean a stained carpet?
Blot up excess liquid, then apply carpet clean specifically needed for the stain and follow the directions
What should you always after using a dish with raw meat?
Wash it and the area
How many dryer sheets should you use?
1 for medium load, 2 for large load
What’s the difference between a blown fuse and a blown circuit breaker?
A fuse needs to be replaced but a breaker needs to be reset
Whats the most expensive car maintenance?
Transmission Overhaul or Replacement
What tool do we use to remove dust and hair from over the floors prior to mopping?
Vacuum
What is 2 things you can put on a grease fire?
Salt and or baking soda
How do you prevent fading in darker clothes?
Add a cup of white distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle