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Smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries

Daylight Saving Time will end on the last possible day this year in the United States since November starts on a Monday. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2010. At 2 a.m. on Sunday we will "fall back" one hour to 1 a.m., proving an extra hour of sleep but also creating the illusion of waking up an hour earlier than usual. Mornings will be lighter and evenings will be darker earlier as we return to Standard Time until March 13, 2011.


Smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries

So today we turned our clocks "fall back" one hour. The beginning and end of daylight savings time is the perfect time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries. In fact, I recommend you just install new batteries twice a year to be sure they are always working properly.

Even if your house has hard-wired smoke detectors you still need to replace the back-up batteries. Once you replace the battery be sure to test the smoke detector to be sure you’ve installed the battery properly.

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Gutters aren’t properly pitched

If your gutters aren’t properly pitched, water can sit in them rather than flowing to the downspout. This is even more of a problem if leaves collect in the gutter.

If your gutters aren’t properly pitched, water will sit in them rather than flow to the downspout. Add leaves or snow to your gutter and the problem only gets worse. Instead of flowing to the downspout and away from your home, the water spills over.

Purchasing a home?

Purchasing a home? Be leery of homes that look redone! Most of the time, these are homes owned by a house-flipper. They could be buying these homes in bad shape, repairing as cheaply as possible, and reselling. Unfortunately, the buyer is the one who ends-up with all of the problems. I have seen quite a few houses this... year alone with many issues that were just "covered-up." Make sure you get a good Home Inspection.

Mobile Homes & Frozen Pipes

By: Kevin Damaske

If you live in a mobile home in a colder climate frozen pipes should be at the top of your list of concerns. It is best to keep an eye on them because as you know mobile home plumbing hangs directly below your structure and above the ground. That means your pipes are normally the same temperature as it is outside.

There are a few things you can do to protect your pipes. First, monitor your homes skirting to ensure it is secure around your home. Next, make sure there are no missing sections, the skirting blocks cold air from going underneath your home. Third, you should also check to make sure the slope of your sewer lines are at least at a quarter inch grade per foot. Meaning if one end of your pipe is touching the ground and is 10 feet long at the other end it should be 2 1/2 inches higher than the ground. If a pipe is anything less than a 1/4″ grade, water will sit in the pipe, freeze and potentially cause the pipe to crack. Another major concern is where your waterline comes up out of the ground. This is where your home is connected to your park’s water supply. This line is very important and needs to be protected. A break could cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars in water damage and inconvenience of not having any running water.

There are also a few items that are important additions to add to your plumbing system. The plumbing under you home should be wrapped with insulation to protect it from the cold. Another recommended addition you should install is heat tape or cable wrapped around your exposed pipes below your home. Heat tape will help prevent your pipes from freezing. It is required to be plugged into a receptacle that is located underneath your home. Unfortunately if you’re heat tape stops working the only way you will know is when there is a water break.

There is another option; you can install a device called Current Alert. It plugs into a receptacle underneath your home as well as into the heat tape/cable. There is a box that contains a light indicating all systems are functioning correctly. There is also a light and buzzer that sounds when there is an issue with the system. It is a good idea to install the alarm box where it is visible. Crawling under your home during the colder months is no fun task. Current Alert monitors heat tape on plumbing systems and alerts you immediately when something is not working allowing time to prevent a potential catastrophic failure.

It is recommended that all these systems be turned off during the warmer seasons, once the potential of a freeze is gone. Disconnecting these systems will extend their life span. Heat tape usually lasts approximately 5 years depending on the brand and quality. It is important in the fall to remember to reconnect during the colder seasons. To verify the tape is working, you should be able to feel that it is warm after several minutes of being plugged in.
If you have any questions or would like more information on the Current Alert device

e-mail info@handymanandmore.com or visit www.currentalert.net or www.handymanandmore.com for more information.