care: Gardening and Yard Care: Organizing Your Tools - 05/21/10 03:16 PM
Is gardening and yard care part of your routine maintenance program? With all of the tools and supplies available to help these days, it’s become much easier (and fun) to do these tasks. Once you’re done with these tasks, where do you put all of these helpful tools and products? It can sometimes be a bit too easy to stack them all in a corner in your garage or shed and forget about them until have to search for them the next time. It’s at this point that you might decide that a good organizational plan would be helpful.
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care: Caring for Your Cabinets - 04/08/10 07:48 PM
Cabinets are not only functional and necessary for organization, but today's cabinets are very attractive, as well. With proper care, you can keep your cabinets looking great for years to come.
Many of the cabinets found in Lennar homes are made of wood and reflect the natural tendencies of wood, such as variations in wood grain or color. No two panels or doors will look exactly alike, but this should not be a cause for concern and is part of the beauty associated with these natural products.
Cabinets should be wiped clean regularly and should be cleaned with an appropriate furniture … (1 comments)

care: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors - 10/15/09 08:56 AM
Your new Lennar home comes with smoke detectors to help protect you and your family. There may also be carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed. These items are wired directly into your electrical system and should also have back-up batteries installed. It is very important that you keep these devices in good working condition - they could save your life one day.
Be sure to test these units on a regular basis to ensure that they are working properly. Follow the instructions in your unit's manual for directions on how to perform regular testing.
During a power failure the units should continue … (0 comments)

care: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters - 10/07/09 01:17 PM
In addition to the circuit breakers in the breaker box, your Lennar home has ground fault circuit interrupters, also known as GFCI or GFI outlets. These outlets are intended to provide extra safety in your home by working to prevent accidental electrocutions, burns, and electric shock injuries. For more information on exactly how GFCIs work, please click here to read an excellent article published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Your Lennar home is built in accordance with the National Electrical Code, which requires GFCI outlets in the kitchen, bathrooms, garage, and most outdoor receptacles. Keep in mind that one … (0 comments)

care: Drain Pipes: What to Do If There’s a Clog - 09/25/09 11:43 AM
One of the most common issues when it comes to a home's plumbing system is clogged drains. Many of these service calls can be prevented by keeping an eye on what's going down the drain in the first place. Here's an example: sink stoppages are often caused by grease that has been dumped down the sink. This seemingly harmless liquid actually leaves fatty deposits along the way, gradually forming a layer of grease on the pipe wall. Food particles cling to this layer and before you know it, there's a clog in your pipe. To help prevent this from happening, pour … (1 comments)

 

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