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NEWS FROM YOUR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL…
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OCTOBER HOME WARRANTY TIP: If you have young children
or grandchildren in your home, bookshelves, tall dressers and
other furniture should be firmly secured with wall brackets to
prevent tipping.
October Checklist for a
Smooth-Running Home
From the first crisp mornings spent raking
leaves, to the last exciting days preparing
for trick-or-treaters, October is usually a
busy month around the house. Work your
way through the tasks on our checklist,
and by the end of the month you'll have
your home winter-ready—and a bit more
beautiful, to boot.
1. Clean rain gutters after leaves fall.
Leaves and other debris that clog your rain
gutters can cause leaks, so it is best to get
to this chore as soon as possible after most
of the autumn leaves have fallen. If your
home is more than one story, hire a pro.
2. Repair roof and siding. If you see any
damaged areas to your roof, siding or
shingles, it is important to take care of the
problem before winter storms come
through.
3. Scrub and store outdoor furniture and
tools. Rather than leave furniture out in
bad weather, put it away in a shed or the
basement. This month, also aim to clean your
gardening tools and put them away neatly.
4. Give your porch a makeover. Sweep
away the summer sand, refresh pots with
fall flowers, clean front windows and use a
broom or soft brush to clean up siding. An
armful of decorative gourds and pumpkins
makes an easy display that will last all month.
5. Shut off outdoor faucets and roll
hoses. Freezing temperatures can damage
hoses and water pipes, so be sure to shut
off faucets and empty hoses of water
before the first big freeze.
6. Check safety devices. Every home
should have a carbon monoxide detector,
as well as smoke detectors positioned
throughout the house. Take a moment to
test that yours are in working order, and
change batteries if needed.
7. Sort and store clothing. Shift warmweather clothes and accessories to an outof-the-way closet in bins with tight-fitting
lids. And be sure to store only freshly
laundered items—bugs are attracted to
dirty clothes but usually leave clean
garments alone.
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Make sure the air exhaust vent pipe is
not restricted and the outdoor vent flap
will open when the dryer is operating.
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Once a year, or more often if you notice
that it is taking longer than normal for
your clothes to dry, clean lint out of the
vent pipe or have a dryer lint removal
service do it for you.
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Keep dryers in good working order. Gas
dryers should be inspected by a
professional to ensure that the gas line and
connection are intact and free of leaks.
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and that the machine is connected properly.
Avoid overloading a washing machine or
dryer. Follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions.
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Do not leave a dryer running if you leave
home or when you go to bed.
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Washing machines and dryers should be
properly grounded.
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Never dry items that have come in contact
with flammable substances, such as cooking
oil, gasoline, paint thinner or alcohol.
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Washer/Dryer Safety Tips
The leading cause of home clothes
washer and dryer fires is failure to clean
them.
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Have your dryer installed and serviced by
a professional.
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Do not operate the dryer without a lint filter.
Clean the lint filter before or after each use.
Remove accumulated lint around the drum.
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Rigid or flexible metal venting material
should be used to sustain proper air flow
and drying time.
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Keep the dryer area clear of things that
can burn, such as boxes or clothing.
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October Calendar
October 10th: Columbus Day
October 31st: Halloween
National Caramel Month
QUICK AND EASY CARAMEL SAUCE
This treat can be served warm over ice cream, used as a dip
for sliced apples, stirred into yogurt, or given as a gift!
Ingredients
1 cup (200 grams) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
The Vampire Bat is a
Halloween Favorite…
But Did You Know?
Adult vampire bats are the only
mammals that feed entirely on blood. Its
saliva prevents the blood from clotting.
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4 tablespoons (1/2 stick or 56 grams)
butter
Salt (a pinch for classic caramel sauce or
1/2 teaspoon for salted caramel)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Remove the saucepan from the heat,
add the vanilla extract (be careful, the
mixture is hot) and stir.
Let mixture cool in the pan for 2
minutes, then pour into a jar.
Young vampire bats feed not on blood
but on milk. They cling tightly to their
mothers, even in flight, and consume
nothing but her milk for about three
months.
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Let cool to room temperature and
refrigerate until ready to use
(up to 5 days).
Warm it up in the microwave before
using.
The common vampire bat is found in the
tropics of Mexico, Central America, and
South America.
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Instructions
In a medium saucepan, mix together
the sugar, heavy whipping cream,
butter and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let
the mixture simmer for about 4
minutes, whisking occasionally.
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Bats are the only mammals that can fly.
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