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Home Edition: December 2011

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Fix Your Credit - The first step toward buying a home takes place months before walking into a lender's office. It's crucial to check your credit score at least three to six months ahead of your mortgage application. You can request a free copy of the report from each of the three credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) at annualcreditreport.com. Make an Offer - Sellers can price a property however they see fit, but that doesn't mean homebuyers should pay a ridicul...

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Home Edition: Winter Maintenance Tips

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011. 8226; Check and clean/replace furnace air filters each month during the heating. 8226; Clean your humidifiers two or three times during the winter season. 8226; Vacuum the bathroom fan grills. 8226; Vacuum fire and smoke detectors as dust or spider webs can prevent them from. 8226; Check gauges on all fire extinguishers and recharge or replace them if necessary. 8226; Check all faucets for signs of dripping and change washers as necessary. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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Home Edition: Halloween Safety Tips

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Parents of trick-or-treating kids can get so caught up in the fun themselves that they might forget some simple safety ideas that could keep everyone out of trouble. Having a fun and safe Halloween will make it all worth while! 1) Make sure that your child has a pre-programmed cell phone with all the important numbers already there and ready for use. 5) Make sure you set a time that your kids should be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home o...

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Home Edition: May 2011

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Weather stripping around windows and doors should be checked periodically and replaced if it becomes loose or damaged. Windows and doors can expand and contract due to changes in temperature and moisture levels. Doors that stick may require adjustment - check the hinges to make sure that screws are tight. Patio doors should be regularly caulked around the door and sills to prevent moisture penetration. Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Tub and Shower Enclosures:.

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Home Edition: January 2011

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011. How To Protect Your Home From Ice. Don’t wait until the first freeze before insulating, caulking or stocking up on salt for the sidewalk. Wrap vacuum breaker valves with plastic sheeting and duct tape; use insulation in severe frost zones. Any pipes that are exposed to freezing temperatures should be wrapped with insulation. Sprinkler systems should incorporate drain valves in areas subject to freezing. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Http:/ www.weidel.com/. Follow Us on Facebook:.

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Home Edition: First-Time Homebuyer's Guide

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Fix Your Credit - The first step toward buying a home takes place months before walking into a lender's office. It's crucial to check your credit score at least three to six months ahead of your mortgage application. You can request a free copy of the report from each of the three credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) at annualcreditreport.com. Make an Offer - Sellers can price a property however they see fit, but that doesn't mean homebuyers should pay a ridicul...

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Home Edition: July 2011

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Monday, July 25, 2011. 1 Check for surface damage. Look for signs of stress, like excessive curling, cracking, or rotting in the boards that make up the surface of your deck. Replace any questionable planks with new wood that matches the existing deck. Inspect all the nails, screws and/or bolts that hold your deck together. Tighten screws that have worked loose and re-drive any nails that are not slightly lower than the surface. Monday, July 18, 2011. Clean lint from the entire clothes dryer vent system,...

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Home Edition: November 2011

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011. 8226; Check and clean/replace furnace air filters each month during the heating. 8226; Clean your humidifiers two or three times during the winter season. 8226; Vacuum the bathroom fan grills. 8226; Vacuum fire and smoke detectors as dust or spider webs can prevent them from. 8226; Check gauges on all fire extinguishers and recharge or replace them if necessary. 8226; Check all faucets for signs of dripping and change washers as necessary. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Home Edition: November 2010

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010. 10 Ways to Save on Your Heating Bills. 1 Set your thermostat as low as is comfortable in the winter. For each degree you raise your thermostat setting, your fuel bill climbs 3%. So dress accordingly. 2 Clean or replace filters on furnaces once a month or as needed. A simple task like this could improve your systems' energy efficiency by 10%. 3 Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed; make sure they're not blocked by furniture, carpeting or drapes.