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Latch tie wttie Maintenance prebiems PROTECT YOUR CAR BETTER
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before they turn into the bigger ones ALL THE WAY AROUND
AS HOMEOWNERS we should cur, The calendar then serves as an 2. Drains should be treated with
take a page from industry’s book excellent reference next year. one of the drain cleaners on the
and initiate a preventive Here are some tips: market regularly (at least twice a
maintenance program for our I, The furnace has several areas year). There is always a build-up
homes. that need attention. First, the of grease, hair or soap and regular
Industry learned long ago that it motor should be lubricated once a attention can prevent a disastrous
is cheaper to maintain both year, preferably at the start of the flood later.
equipment and premises on aregu- season. At the same time, check the
lar basis than to wait for a Do not pump quantities of oil workings of your toilet tank for
breakdown to repair the problem. into the oiling cap. A drop or two wear and corrosion. The cost of
It’s much like maintaining your car is sufficient as too much oil could water leakage can far exceed the
regularly to prevent large repair cause problems. cost of replacement workings.
bills later. While there, check the fan belt While checking the plumbing
A good plan is to sit down with for fraying or brittleness. I! it examine all the tap washers. Not
the calendar early in the year and shows signs of either, replace it. only does a worn washer waste
note jobs that should be done reg- Filters should be changed regu- money with water leakage but pro- at satee tne
ularly as well as the seasonal larly for best performance. Do not longed use of a tap with a worn .
chores. This will act as a reminder forget about the humidifier if you See Avoid
as you turn the pages of the calen- have one. Page 32
dar each month. This should be cleaned and the :
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you hadn’t thought of, as they oc- and changed if necessary. Have your ar carport converted into a garage which
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