Dear Friends,
Even though we can't schedule major projects this fall, now is a good time to address accessibility and other odd jobs around the house. Make your home safe for seniors, children, and mobility challenged visitors you may have during the fall and winter season. Keep it safe! Plan ahead now to avoid emergency department trips later! Things like grab bars, rails, abundant lighting, and safe walking surfaces are more necessary in the daylight-shortened and colder days ahead!
-Jim Maust, Venture Builders
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Fall checklist for the home
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- Get your mind in the gutters. Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts.
- Button up your overcoat. Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with weather-stripping and caulk.
- Get on top of roof problems. Inspect your roof for damaged or curled shingles, corroded flashing, or leaky vents.
- Walk the walks (and drives). Take steps to repair damaged sidewalks, driveways, and steps.
- Chill out. Drain and winterize outdoor faucets and irrigation systems.
- Freshen your filter. Clean or replace dirty furnace filters.
- Give your furnace a physical. Have a professional inspect your heating system.
- Gather round the hearth. Check fireplaces for soot or creosote build-up. Better yet, schedule a visit from a reputable chimney sweep.
- Keep the humidifier humming. Clean the plates or pads to ensure efficient operation.
- Head-off gas problems. If you have a gas-fired room heater, have it inspected by a pro. Also, perform any routine maintenance recommended by the maker.
- Keep the wood fires burning brightly. Wood stoves are making a comeback. To avoid a deadly situation, be sure to inspect yours before firing it up.
- Keep your family safe at home. A home safety check should be an annual ritual in every household. Test smoke and CO monitors, inspect (or install) fire extinguishers, review fire escape plans, and rid your home of old newspapers and other fire hazards.
Even if you choose to have a professional take care of the little things that can make a big difference for you and your home, it's worth the expense. You'll save money -- and maybe even your life.
-Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens,
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Referrals Accepted!
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We are always pleased when our customers are able to pass on our name to someone new!
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Upcoming on the Calendar
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The date for the seminar Jim be will be doing on accessibility and aging-in-place at May Supply is undetermined at this point. But when it is determined, there will be refreshments and new ideas to think about to make your life at home more comfortable and safe. We'll let you know the date soon.
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