Test Run Generator

Now is a good time to test run your portable generator. Run it for 30 minutes once a month for a good test.

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Toilet Repair on a Budget

Toilets can waste a lot of water through leaky tank fill valves and flapper flush valves. To check the toilet for leaks put some blue food coloring in the toilet tank, wait a few minutes, and check the bowl. If the blue coloring shows up in the bowl, you have a leaky flapper flush valve or tank fill valve.  Start with the replacement of the flapper flush valve.   If the toilet tank fill valve still runs after the flapper flush valve is changed, it will need to be changed as well.

Replacing these valves is something you can do yourself.  The repair parts will cost less than $20 at a home improvement store.  If you find both the tank fill valve and flapper flush valve need to be replaced, a toilet repair kit containing both valves will cost less than $30.  Hiring a plumber for this repair will cost you well over $100.

The tank fill valve and flapper flush valve come with detailed installation instructions that are easily followed.  By doing these repairs, you'll bring your toilet back into tip-top working order, will save water, and cut down on the cost of your monthly bill.

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Garbage Disposal Care

The Garbage disposal, located below the kitchen sink, is a handy tool for purging food scraps. It also needs regular maintenance and care to keep it in tip top condition.

There are items which can clog the drain line and should never be put in the garbage disposal.  These are:

• coffee grinds
• cooking grease
• dry fiber drinks (such as Metamucil)

When using the garbage disposal, do not over load it and use plenty of cold water to flush the unit. The blades on the garbage disposal should be sharpened once a month.  To sharpen, use a cup of ice cubes and flush with cold. A properly maintained garbage disposal can last for many years.

Winter Storage Tips for Lawn and Garden Equipment

Now that October is here, it's a great time to prepare your lawn and garden equipment for winter storage. This would include equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, chainsaws and generators.

Step 1:  Drain all gas from the fuel tank and run the engine until it stops. 

• Note:  If gas is left in larger fuel tanks, a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL can be used to keep the fuel from going stale. 

Step 2:  Change the oil, the oil filter and the air filter.

Step 3:  Check to make sure the spark plugs are in good condition.  Clean and replace as necessary.

Step 4:  Clean the equipment of all grass and dirt.

After applying these steps, your equipment is ready for winter storage.  When the snow thaws and Spring comes to life, your equipment will be clean and ready for use.