• DISHWASHER NOT WASHING?

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    Common maintenance tips on getting your dishwasher to wash the dishes properly, and reduce the amount of detergent that you need to use. The most common cause of a dishwasher not washing the dishes well is improper loading- so if you're letting the kids load pot on top of pan covered by a bowl, you might experience food and waste stuck on the dishes after the wash. If you load your dishwasher properly, and it still doesn't wash dishes quite the way you would like, read on! (You may even save some money on detergent by following this maintenance tip) Assuming you…

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  • BE AWARE OF GARDEN FRIENDS AND FOE!

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    Some plants thrive in each other's company, but some just don't get along. Some plants thrive in each other's company, but some just don't get along. The cabbage family. Broccoli, cauliflower, kale and kohlrabi. The family does well with herbs like sage and mint, which repel the white cabbage butterfly. It also pairs well with the onion family. Potatoes. They are good companions with the cabbage family, but keep the away from tomatoes and cucumbers, which share a common blight. According to harvesttotable.com, cucumbers protect from the Colorado potato beetle. Tomatoes. They help protect asparagus from the asparagus beetle. Some gardeners report that basil…

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  • EARLY SPRING MAINTENANCE TIPS

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    Homeowner Maintenance Tips for Early Spring Check for loose or leaky gutters. Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement or crawl space. Make certain downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear and free of debris. Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding, which can lead to foundation flooding and damage. Also, when water pools in these low areas in summer, it crates a breeding ground for insects, especially mosquitos with west nile virus. Use a screwdriver to probe the wood trim around windows, doors,…

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  • TIPS TO HELP SELL YOUR HOME

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    Whether you're looking for tips on how to select the right real estate agent, or whether you want to sell your property yourself, this article contains some great tips on how to sell in the real estate market in general. These tips will shed light on some of the aspects of the market you once thought were difficult. Once you decide to sell your property, add some energy efficient updates to increase the interest of buyers. If you install certain items, such as outdoor solar-powered lights, an energy monitor, and LED bulbs, then buyers may be interested in your home due…

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