FURNACES and HOT WATER
Having your furnace checked or serviced now, will give you peace of mind knowing that it works properly when the temperatures begin to drop. Also consider having your hot water heater checked if you have not done so recently.
BOX ELDER BUGS
To minimize their presence, an easy recipe is 1 tablespoon of Dawn detergent, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce in a quart of water. Spray this solution by windows and doors to keep the bugs away. This can also be sprayed right on plants to keep rabbits and other wildlife away without hurting either the plants or the ground.
DRYER VENT CLEANING
Lint build up is combustible, it can start a fire. The vent should be cleaned out from the wall connection behind the dryer all the way to the exterior end of the vent, at least every 6 months to a year.
FIREPLACES
If you have a wood burning fireplace, consider having your chimney cleaned before you light a fire this year especially if you have not cleaned your fireplace in the last year or two. Soot and creosote can collect in the flue and cause a fire. If you have a gas burning fireplace, check the deflector on the exterior wall to ensure that it is secure. If the deflector is missing, it may create enough heat to melt the siding.
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