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April 2010 News
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Spring is here! We're all infected with a little cabin fever,
anxious to get outside and enjoy some sun. Slowly but surely, spring is
making its way here. Why not take advantage of the warmer days with a
little work in the yard? Now's the perfect time for some outdoor
maintenance -- give your plants a little late-winter/early spring
attention, pick up twigs and branches brought down by winter winds and
snow, and maybe start planning that summer landscaping project. (And don't
forget to submit your project for ARC approval.)
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Green Tip O'The Month! April 22nd is Earth Day, and this year is
the 40th anniversary of this important day. There are lots of activities
and volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in doing something to
help Planet Earth.
Plant a tree
(or
many trees!),
spend the day outdoors, do some
spring cleaning and
reduce, reuse, and
recycle,
change out all your incandescents to CFLs,
start a vegetable garden,
go for a walk or a bike ride,
donate to an eco-charity,
spread the word to friends and family...or
anything else you can do.
Check out our
Sustainability page for more tips on
how easy it is being green!
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And speaking of spring.... Aside from cleaning the house, this is the
perfect time of year to take care of other household maintenance to get
your house ship shape. A helpful list to get you started:
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Replace your furnace filter.
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Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter.
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Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your
system as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Check for damage to your roof.
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Protect your home from sewer or drain back-up losses.
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Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration.
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Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper, and space under the dryer.
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Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn or damaged.
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Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and carbon monoxide
alarms.
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