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An ionization smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires, and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/SD_10?desc=1

This article explains why it makes sense (and dollars) to replace your sump pump every 5-6 years. READ ARTICLE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com//ar/art_sump_prevention

If you have kids, here are some fun ideas for getting them involved in your window cleanings. READ ARTICLE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com//artic/art_kids_windows

Microwave ovens can cook unevenly and leave "cold spots" where harmful bacteria can survive. Therefore it is important to properly stir, rotate, and allow adequate standing times. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/coldspot_1

To help better match cooking times to your recipes, consider buying an oven thermometer to check the accuracy of your oven's thermostat. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/OVN_10?desc=1

This article gives you tips for organizing your garage to make the best use of available space, and it also gives tips for helping you to keep your garage safe. READ ARTICLE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com//a/art_garage_declutter

Consider installing a rainwater collection system for your existing gutters and downspouts. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/RG_10?desc=1

You can save on your air-conditioning bills during the off-season by using an inflatable chimney flue plug, which seals air leaks significantly better than just a closed fireplace damper. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/FP_11?desc=1

To improve the effectiveness of your lawn treatments, have the pH level of your lawn tested. If your pH is out of balance it affects how well both fertilizers and grass seeding will work. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/LWN_10?desc=1

Dishwashers actually work better when there is some residual food on the dishes, so just scrape them rather than pre-rinsing. But pre-rinse dishes if they're going to have to sit in the machine all day before running. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_dwsh_1

It is a good idea to keep cash or traveler’s checks hidden securely at home, so that you have ready access to funds in case of a natural disaster or other major emergency. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_ems_1

To save money and reduce the environmental aspects of single-use water bottles, consider installing a home water filtration solution (whole-house, faucet filter, bottle-less water cooler, etc.) LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/PLB_11?desc=1

Make sure that sprinklers do not spray water onto your wood siding, especially sprinkler heads which point upwards and can spray water under the edges of your wood siding. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_wsd_3

Don't wait for the first hot day to find out that your AC is not working, when you may have to wait days for a service person. READ ARTICLE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/so/article/art_AC_spring

Leave space for cold air to circulate around your food in your refrigerator (at least an inch on all sides); and be sure not to block any air vents. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_ref_1

Consider installing a lint alarm for your dryer. Dryers operate at high temperatures, and lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/idea/DY_12?desc=1

Over time GFI's can wear out and begin to trip off more frequently, and should be replaced as soon as this starts to happen. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_egf_3

Most microwaves have hot spots, and if you eat the food directly from the oven, a few areas could be superheated and will burn you. Therefore you always stir and rotate your food, and allow standing times. LEARN MORE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_mw_3?desc=1

Whether you have one, or are thinking about getting one, here are some safety tips and maintenance tasks that you should consider. READ ARTICLE: https://fredklein.home-wizard.com//arti/art_gas_fireplace