1. What is the best time of year to plant most trees and shrubs?
a) Spring
b) Summer
c) Fall
d) Winter
2. How often should you clean your gutters?
a) Once a year
b) Every two years
c) Twice a year
d) Every month
a) Once a year
b) Every two years
c) Twice a year
d) Every month
3. Which of these is a common indicator that your home’s foundation may have a problem?
a) A small crack in the paint
b) Sloping floors and cracks in walls
c) A drafty window
d) A squeaky door
a) A small crack in the paint
b) Sloping floors and cracks in walls
c) A drafty window
d) A squeaky door
4. What type of plants are best suited for a low-maintenance garden?
a) Annuals
b) Perennials
c) Tropical plants
d) Cacti and succulents
a) Annuals
b) Perennials
c) Tropical plants
d) Cacti and succulents
5. What is the purpose of mulching around garden plants?
a) To decorate the garden
b) To retain moisture and prevent weeds
c) To attract beneficial insects
d) To prevent pests
a) To decorate the garden
b) To retain moisture and prevent weeds
c) To attract beneficial insects
d) To prevent pests
6. What is the most effective way to reduce water usage in your garden?
a) Watering during the hottest part of the day
b) Installing a sprinkler system with a timer
c) Overwatering plants regularly
d) Using a water hose without a nozzle
a) Watering during the hottest part of the day
b) Installing a sprinkler system with a timer
c) Overwatering plants regularly
d) Using a water hose without a nozzle
7. How often should you change the air filter in your home’s HVAC system?
a) Once a year
b) Every three months
c) Every six months
d) Every month
a) Once a year
b) Every three months
c) Every six months
d) Every month
8. Which type of flooring is best suited for high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens?
a) Hardwood
b) Carpet
c) Tile or vinyl
d) Laminate
9. What is the most important factor in maintaining a healthy lawn?
a) Fertilizing every week
b) Watering consistently and mowing regularly
c) Planting new seeds every season
d) Using only organic mulch
a) Fertilizing every week
b) Watering consistently and mowing regularly
c) Planting new seeds every season
d) Using only organic mulch
10. What should you check for when inspecting the roof of your home?
a) Mold spots
b) Missing shingles or signs of leaks
c) Cracks in the walls
d) Overgrown plants on the roof
a) Mold spots
b) Missing shingles or signs of leaks
c) Cracks in the walls
d) Overgrown plants on the roof
11. What is one of the easiest ways to prevent pests like ants or spiders from entering your home?
a) Using a scented candle
b) Keeping windows open all day
c) Sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows
d) Using a natural oil to attract them
a) Using a scented candle
b) Keeping windows open all day
c) Sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows
d) Using a natural oil to attract them
12. How can you improve the energy efficiency of your home?
a) Leaving windows open during winter
b) Installing solar panels
c) Running the air conditioner continuously
d) Using incandescent light bulbs
a) Leaving windows open during winter
b) Installing solar panels
c) Running the air conditioner continuously
d) Using incandescent light bulbs
13. Which of these indoor plants is known to improve air quality?
a) Snake plant
b) Sunflower
c) Rose bush
d) Aloe vera
a) Snake plant
b) Sunflower
c) Rose bush
d) Aloe vera
14. What’s the best way to protect your plants from a late spring frost?
a) Water the plants heavily
b) Cover them with a frost cloth or sheet
c) Leave them uncovered to get sunlight
d) Move them indoors permanently
a) Water the plants heavily
b) Cover them with a frost cloth or sheet
c) Leave them uncovered to get sunlight
d) Move them indoors permanently
15. What should you do if your water heater starts leaking?
a) Ignore it, it will fix itself
b) Call a plumber to inspect and fix the issue
c) Use towels to soak up the water
d) Turn the temperature up to dry the area faster
a) Ignore it, it will fix itself
b) Call a plumber to inspect and fix the issue
c) Use towels to soak up the water
d) Turn the temperature up to dry the area faster
Answer Key:
- c) Fall
- c) Twice a year
- b) Sloping floors and cracks in walls
- b) Perennials
- b) To retain moisture and prevent weeds
- b) Installing a sprinkler system with a timer
- b) Every three months
- c) Tile or vinyl
- b) Watering consistently and mowing regularly
- b) Missing shingles or signs of leaks
- c) Sealing cracks and gaps around doors and windows
- b) Installing solar panels
- a) Snake plant
- b) Cover them with a frost cloth or sheet
- b) Call a plumber to inspect and fix the issue