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McClurg Remodeling & Construction Services October 2010 Newsletter |
| Greetings!
Central New York autumns are spectacular. Take advantage of the brisk October days to get your home ready for winter weather. Here is a fall home maintenance list from our Home Repair Division: - Clear gutters of leaves
- Change the furnace filter
- Check and repair any missing or cracked caulk around windows and doors
- Replace storrn door window screens with glass
- Replace window and door seals to keep the warm air inside
- Drain outdoor faucets and store hoses indoors
- Check the chimney for loose mortar
If you need help preparing your home for winter, call us for fall home maintenance services. And, don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour on November 7th!
The McClurg Team
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Project of the Month: New Windows and Siding for a Skaneateles Home |
New Fiber Cement Siding | |
This Skaneateles home was the subject of a front page story in the Syracuse Post Standard. Seventeen windows and the siding of the home were replaced. Special precautions were taken to remove lead paint. The new siding is fiber cement board, which has many advantages for CNY homes.
To view before and after pictures, and previous projects of the month ... click here. |
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Storage: Creating Space for Everything You Own |
Deep Drawers Provide Easy Access to Plates, Pots or Pans | Do you have trouble organizing your "stuff"? Most of us do. We acquire things and as life changes we need to store, simplify and streamline to keep "clutter" under control. Homeowners with children find themselves buried in toys, games, books, juvenile furnishings and clothing that is outgrown too quickly. For singles, couples and empty nesters smaller living spaces need to be strategically organized. People who work from home and hobbyists need designated spaces for paperwork and materials.
How do you manage the "stuff"? Find tips for getting organized room-by-room - beginning with the kitchen - in Brian's October blog posts.
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As always, we look forward to your comments and feedback. |
