Monday, November 30th, 2009
St. Andrew’s Day November 30
St. Nicholas’ Day December 6
Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12
St. Lucia’s Day December 13
Posadas Days Start December 16
St. Thomas’ Day December 21
Winter Solstice December 21
Christmas Eve December 24
Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord December 25
St. Stephen’s Day December 26
Feast of St. John December 27
Childermas–Holy Innocents December 28
St. Sylvester’s Day December 31
Feast of Circumcision
St. Basil’s Day
Common New Year January 1
Twelfth Night January [...]
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Try the smoke alarms to make sure they’re working.
Check the pressure gauge on fire extinguishers. (Your owner’s manual will give the correct reading.)
Make sure the automatic garage door safely reverses as it should (see your owner’s manual). Adjust as necessary.
Take a child’s-eye tour of your home. Look for potential hazards (a hair [...]
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Check the water heater for proper venting and temperature (should be at 125oF). Drain sediment off the bottom of the tank and clean the burner. (Check owner’s manual or consult a pro.)
Make sure the water softener is at the proper setting for the amount of water you’re using. Check salt usage.
Inspect the [...]
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