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Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance Checklist

TACKLE TASKS BY SEASON TO KEEP YOUR HOME HEALTHY, YEAR-ROUND. Click here for a printable PDF that you can place on your fridge for quick reference! SPRING  Inspect chimney, roof, and attic for leaks or damage. Hire a professional to inspect and clean if you have a septic tank. Remove storm windows and install screens.…

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Septic Systems – Part 2

Septic Inspection

Getting A Septic Inspection This is the second installment of a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems.  By Deborah Rutter In PART 1: Understanding Septic Systems and How They Work, we took a close look at the overall approach to how a system like this is set up, and how it works. In…

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How to Properly Dispose of Paint

So you’ve just repainted your living room…a dreamy shade of pale blue. You’re in love—it brightens and revitalizes your room. You’re left with tranquility…and paint! What will you do with the leftover paint? What is proper paint disposal? Paints are considered hazardous materials and therefore need to be thrown out the right way. You should never pour…

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