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Roof damage caused by high winds, prevent problems by taking the offense, what makes it a better window

June 25th, 2010

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Check Around the House Last month I wrote about emergency preparedness in case of a natural disaster.  Let’s address HOME preparedness in case of an emergency or to prevent an emergency. The leading causes of house fires are; cooking, smoking, heating (space heaters, not furnaces), and electrical (wiring).  You should have a fire extinguisher rated

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Late Spring, Early Summer

May 11th, 2010


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Seriously, did you replace the batteries in your smoke detector(s) when we were to “spring-forward?”  What about the carbon monoxide detector, were the batteries replaced? Spring & Summer showers and rainstorms; make sure your gutter and downspouts are clear of helicopters and other debris (like tennis balls) and that the water run-off flows at least

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Early Fall – Check Around the Home

September 1st, 2009


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Any Interior Painting should be strongly considered… low humidity, windows can be opened, fresh air, faster drying time Time to recaulk the bathtub… at the floor and tub/tile junction… use a tool to remove the caulk, not a screwdriver or razor blade Are you doing the gradual change out of incandescent light bulbs to the

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