With all the rain and cool weather it 's hard to believe that the hottest days of the year are right around the corner. It's true and not too early to get ready. Tips include the following
A/C: Get that air conditioner serviced and before the summer peak. Replace filters. Remember, too, PA is now deregulated for electricity and PECO's rates are going up again.
If you haven't picked a provider, email me for a list at jroosevelt@kw.com
Shade trees 
are great ways to cut down on the heat inside. Check with a local nursery for suggestions on types of trees. In addition, plant a shade tree next to your air conditioner's outside unit as the extra shade will help it run more efficiently.
If your garden hose or sprinkler needs replacing, do it now. Get your lawn mower tuned up by a professional.
Got kids? Get your patio and play-areas ready: Super Soakers, floats and badminton nets may actually be much harder to find come mid-summer when the demand is higher. Wal-mart in particular only stocks for the season and when they run out, they run out.
Clean off and spruce up patio furniture 
and the "barbie." Once the weather gets hotter, replacement cushions, grill parts, tec can be a bit harder to find
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