Consumer E-Newsletter - 12/12/2006 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
What’s Stopping You from Buying a New Home?
Quick Tips to Go From Selling to Sold
Top Five New Year's Resolutions for the Home
Enjoying a Hassle-free Holiday
The Feng Shui Approach to the Holidays
The Ranch House: American Pop Culture Icon
What's Aging in Place Anyway?
Zone Heating Can Save You Heating Dollars
Getting the Most from Your Design Center
The Final Frontier: Home Automation
Propane Tanks: A Hidden Asset
The Vernacular Architecture of the Gulf Coast
Photo Gallery: The Unique and Unusual
Maintenance Chart for Homeowners
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Maintenance Chart for Homeowners

Checking a list twice isn't just a task for Mr. Claus. Maintaining all elements of your home — inside and out — is important for both you and you family as well as any future owners. Download this easy list from The National Home Maintenance Manual: The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Home and have a handy home-maintenance to-do list right at your fingertips! Remember, make sure to check with a certified professional or your local home builders association on tasks that are difficult or that you're uncertain on.

Important Note: Not included on this chart is the highly important task of maintaining smoke alarms. Regular maintenance of smoke alarms will ensure they continue to provide vital early warning fire protection for you and your family. Smoke alarms should be tested and gently cleaned monthly to remove dust and dirt from each unit. New batteries should be installed once a year or replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions.

This information is reprinted with the permission of the author, Dave MacLellan, and the publiahwe, The Building Standards Institute (www.buildinstandardsinstitute.org).