Home Operating Guide

Table of Contents

Foundations

    Factors Affecting Your Foundation

           Soils

           Uneven Watering

           Soaker Hoses

    Landscaping

              Drainage

              Automatic Sprinklers

              Rain Gutters

Roofs

    Composition

    Wood Shingles

    Wood Shakes

    Slate or Clay Tiles

    Built Up Roofing

    FACTORS AFFECTING YOUR ROOF

Air Conditioning and Heating

Plumbing

    Supply Water

    Water Hammer

    Water Heaters

    Waste Water

    Septic Systems

    Here are some DON’TS concerning septic systems

    Cross Connections

    Winterizing Plumbing

    Disposal

Electrical

    Main Electrical Panel

    Circuit Breakers

    GFCI’S (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

    Two Wire Systems

    Aluminum Wiring

    Electrical Safety

    Fire Safety

    Smoke Detectors

Fireplace

    Fireplace Tips

Burglars

    Some tips from burglars

    Some tips from us

    To help you protect your home, ask yourself these questions:

Pest Control

    Tips to help in the war against bugs:

    Practical Sting: Remedies

Landscaping

    Watering

    Fertilizer

Miscellaneous Safety Concerns

    Safety Glass

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