Important Home Repair & maint. info

While this may not be directly related to Financial or retirement matters, Our home is one of the biggest financial investments we have and requires just as much attention.
Here are some timely tips

Water Hammer? I've had to deal with this issue a couple of times in the past and if was easy to fix.

Water hammer is a specific plumbing noise, not a generic name for pipe clatter. It occurs when you shut off fast-moving water suddenly, bringing it to a quick halt and creating a sort of shock wave and a hammering noise. Fix "water hammer" by draining the plumbing system. Open the uppermost faucet (or the one furthest from the water meter) and the lowest (or closest to the meter) and allow the water to flow to a lower-level sink or floor drain. Draining the system restores air to air chambers. Close the lowest faucet and refill the system.

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September Home Tasks

• Clean and vacuum dust from vents, baseboard heaters and cold-air returns.
• Check the heating system (include filters, pilot lights and burners) and have it serviced by a qualified professional.
• Inspect storm windows for deterioration and repair as necessary.
• While it's still warm enough to leave the windows open, it's a good time to paint indoor rooms and shampoo or replace carpets.
• If you have window air-conditioning units, remove and store them. If they are not removable, cover them to protect them over the winter.
• Check to make sure that soil around the foundation slopes four to six inches for a distance of three feet out from the foundation.

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