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massapequa: April Tip of The Week - 04/17/08 11:16 AM
  April Readying The Yard
 
Planting/Gardening
BY: Fred Duemig ©
 
Week 1: Clear yard of downed tree branches and debris. Leaving these items on your lawn will kill the grass and may cause other damage as well. The earlier you clear branches, leaves, and other debris the healthier your lawn will be all summer long.

                                                         
 
 
Week 2: Tune up Lawn mower/ garden equipment. Test and change the batteries in smoke, heat and gas detectors. Spring cleanup starts.
 
 
 Week 3: Check to make sure your sump pump works properly by pouring water into … (1 comments)

massapequa: December Tip of the Week - 12/04/07 09:39 AM
DECEMBERHOLIDAYSHOLIDAY SAFETY
BY: Fred Duemig ©
Week 1: Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge. Replace if necessary. Clean dishwasher, trash compactor and countertop appliances.
Week 2: A Christmas Tree should not loose green needles when tapped on the ground; cut 1" off trunk to help absorb water; stands should hold 1 gallon water; a 6' tree should use 1 gallon water every 2 days; use only UL-listed lights-no more than three linked together; turn off when out or asleep; NEVER use candles.
Week 3: Review the family fire escape plan with every family member.
Week 4: Don't close vents to crawl spaces. … (7 comments)

massapequa: JUNE - Tip of The Week - 05/09/07 10:20 AM
Vacation Plans
Travel Safety – Home Security
BY: Fred Duemig ©
Week 1: Inspect the operation of automatic timers and motion detection systems, especially if planning a vacation. 
Week 2: Repair or replace damaged window and door screens. Caulk open and cracked joints, particularly around windows and doors. 
Week 3: Clean lint from entire clothes dryer vent system, from the dryer to the vent cap. Check operation of roof mounted turbine exhaust vents, screens and attic fans.
Week 4: Hire a certified chimney sweep to inspect and clean chimneys. Doing this task now allows plenty of time for repairs before next … (5 comments)

massapequa: Wet Basements or Crawl Space? - 04/17/07 12:23 PM
With all the rain and wet weather I thought this article, "Keep Your Basement Dry", would be of interest to people in the northeast. It was written by "Mr. Fix-It", Tom Feiza, a PE, Home Inspector and repair consultant. It has many excellent suggestions and is a good learning tool especially for new homeowners.
Keep Your Basement Dry
Tom has many other interesting articles that may be of interest in his website.
Good luck and Stay Dry,
Fred
 
 
 
 
 
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massapequa: GAS PRICES??? - 04/05/07 09:04 AM
Again, as summer is approaching, gas prices are getting out of hand.
According to AAA's daily fuel gauge as of 3 AM this morning:
National Unleaded Average                                                                                                 
Here on Long Island I am paying $2.94 per gallon of regular unleaded, and all reports have been saying we will reach $3.00 by mid summer. I believe we will be about $3.35 by mid summer.
What are you paying for gas and are you making any adjustments to offset costs?
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massapequa: Your Inspection is Completed, What Next? - 03/22/07 01:27 PM
 
Your Home Inspection is Completed, What Next?
by:
Fred Duemig
Owner & Senior Inspector
Division Home Inspections, Inc.
Informed Consumer
Consumers of today are much more informed than consumers of the past. I am sure the internet plays a huge roll, putting information, service providers, competition, tips and details at our fingertips. Accordingly, most informed perspective home buyers are choosing to have a professional home inspection performed on the property they consider purchasing.
We Had The Inspection - What Next?
After receiving the inspection report, first, and most importantly, read it and read it again. The report is loaded with valuable information and should be read thoroughly to … (0 comments)

 
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