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home maintenance: Open House Tip - Look Past Pretty, Look Past Ugly and Look at the Structure - 02/18/10 10:52 AM
When viewing an Open House, look past pretty, look past ugly and look for clues to the home’s maintenance and structural soundness.
Don’t be fooled by a newly painted, well-staged home and assume it has been properly maintained.  Equally important, don’t lose a bargain by assuming the ugly home hasn’t!
This list of items will also help you determine which Property Inspections you should order when you purchase a home.
Windows
        Do the windows have condensation?  Condensation in double-pane windows typically means the window has failed.  Some of the newer double-pane windows can be repaired but more commonly the … (0 comments)

home maintenance: FREE Water Conservation devices from Contra Costra Water District - 06/27/08 03:45 PM
Water Conservation Tips:
· Now is a good time to add 2”-3” of mulch to shrub and flower beds.  Mulch not only reduces weeds but also reduces water evaporation by up to 70%.
 · Sweep your driveway clean versus hosing it down with water.
 · Wash only full loads of laundry.
 · Install low-flow shower and faucet heads (available for FREE—see below).
 · Change habits.  Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving.
 · Check your toilet and sinks for leaks.  Leaks could waste thousands of gallons of water per month.
 · Don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket.  You could be wasting 7 gallons of … (0 comments)