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LINDA'S
SUMMER TIPS
 Use
a good pair of binoculars to check wood shakes - without
having to climb up to your roof. Remember, it’s
important to pressure wash wood shingles every three to five
years. Replace damaged shingles and then treat the entire
roof with an oil or water-based preservative.
Never
stake a tree unless there is plenty of flexibility...
for the trunk
to sway to and fro with the wind. Don’t put rocks
against the trunk of a tree or shrub. When the rocks heat
up in the summer, the soil can become overheated and damage
roots.
Reduce
the risk of break-ins...
by installing impact-resistant glass in all
basement windows (an access point often used by burglars)
and in any location within 42 inches of a door lock. (This
will make it more difficult for thieves to break the glass
and reach in to unlock the door.)
Ask your insurance agent whether you will receive a discount
for security items such as a burglar alarm, deadbolt locks
or a water turn-off monitor. You may also receive discounts
if you purchase your auto and/or life insurance from the same
insurer.
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