House Tips

The purpose of this page is to share maintenance tips for simple tasks an average unit owner can do to avoid and/or reduce maintenance fees charged to their unit escrow account. To make a contribution to this page - click on the link at the bottom of the page.

All tip contributions to this page should be things an average person with no special electrical/plumbing/construction background can do to save unit escrow funds.

If you are a Port Trinitie owner having special skills in electrical/plumbing/construction and would be willing to provide a voluntary "Second Opinion" to other Port Trinitie owners on a facilities issue in their unit, please provide your name, type of skill, and contact information for posting on this page.

Spraying the lever mechanism in the crank driven Windows in early Spring and late Fall with WD-40 lubricant will make the crank operation smoother and avoid having to have new crank components installed after an owner/guest attempts to open a window with a rusty lever mechanism.

If the water hose on the oceanfront deck is not going to be used for some time during the summer months ensure the water is turned off at the faucet and open the hose nozzle to release the water pressure in the hose. Trapped water in the plastic hose, when heated by a hot sun, can burst the hose.

Mildew can occur rapidly in the unit coffee pot due to the beach climate. After you are finished serving the coffee each morning open the water reservoir door to allow the water reservoir to dry quicker. Also remove the used coffee grounds from the basket.