June 25th, 2010


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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May 11th, 2010


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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September 1st, 2009


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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