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June

Katie — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:44:51 +0000

Sort through accumulated cans of paints and stains. Take the rejects to your local hazardous-waste site.

Get exterior painting and repair projects underway. Remember: Most projects take at least 50 percent longer than you figured so give yourself some leeway.

Examine all the lamps in your home. Check and repair wiggly bases and sockets, replace worn-out cords. Tighten up the porcelain collars of basement light fixtures. Replace broken pull chains.

Once a month Home To Do List

Katie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:31:21 +0000

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 dryer permanently plugged into a bathroom outlet, toxic cleaning products easily reached, uncapped electrical outlets, window shade cords reachable from a crib) and do something about them.

Unplug (and keep unplugged) all appliances not in daily use. If they’re not connected, they can’t start a fire or become a hazard to curious kids.

Wash the interior of the dishwasher with warm, soapy water to prevent fungus and mildew. (If you’re going to be away, have a neighbor run the dishwasher every two weeks so gaskets don’t dry out.)

June Home To Do List

Katie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:18:26 +0000

Sort through accumulated cans of paints and stains. Take the rejects to your local hazardous-waste site.

Get exterior painting and repair projects underway. Remember: Most projects take at least 50 percent longer than you figured so give yourself some leeway.

Examine all the lamps in your home. Check and repair wiggly bases and sockets, replace worn-out cords. Tighten up the porcelain collars of basement light fixtures. Replace broken pull chains.