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Have you Heard These Home Maintenance Myths? ! | Jennifer Mackay
The most expensive purchase any of us will make in our lifetime is our home. And owning a home requires work and regular maintenance.
Here are a few home maintenance myths you may be familiar with but aren't sure if they're true.
Cut the Grass Short and You’ll Mow your lawn Less FrequentlyAccording to "The Lawn Institute", “Cutting your lawn too short creates an environment for both weed and disease infestation. It also causes the lawn to lose moisture much quicker.  Select a mowing height appropriate for the turf grass species in your lawn. Then set your mower blade height of cut and mow frequently enough so you cut off no more than the top third of the grass plant. This will encourage stronger roots,” the institute notes.(https://www.thelawninstitute.org/pages/education/lawn-maintenance/mowing-basic/)
Turning Off Your Air Conditioner When You’re Not Home Saves EnergyUnfortunately, the problem occurs when returning home and you turn your A/C on, your AC unit will have to work overtime to cool your house back down. This in turn will negate any energy savings you’ve accrued, as well as cost you more. The proper way is to adjust your thermostat 5 to 10 degrees warmer when you leave home and reset it to our preferred ... more

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