Doors

• Weather stripping will wear out with time. You should check weather stripping each fall of exterior doors replace if necessary.

 Sliding Screen Doors

• Normal wear can cause rollers or slides to deteriorate, causing latches to become misaligned.
• Dirt in a threshold track can also interfere with the glide of a sliding door.
• Maintain a sliding door track clean and lubricate both periodically.
• If door slides on wheels it has an adjustment screw in the frame of the screen for alignment.

Hydro Seed

• After lawn is first Hydro Seeded, allow the mulch to dry before watering (usually dry be the next day.)
• Avoid walking on newly seeded area.
• Home Owner: During the first two weeks, water all areas every day, keeping area slightly moist to speed up germination.
• Water 1-to 20 minutes per section.

Natural Gas Fireplace

• Fireplaces and other flames appliances should never be left unattended when lit.
• Most natural gas fireplaces pull combustion air from outside through the inlet vent. Do NOT obstruct this vent.
• Conventional gas fireplaces have their own air intake and exhaust path, so there is no damper to open and close as there is in wood burning fireplaces.
• After several years it’s not uncommon for a sensor (called a Thermocoupe) to fail. When fails the fireplace will shut down and extinguish the pilot light.
• This can be serviced without disturbing the natural gas line.

Smoke/ Fire/ Carbon Monoxide Detectors

• Test your smoke detector monthly by pressing the test button.
• Do not disable smoke detectors even temporary.
• Vacuum or dust and (follow manufacturer instructions.)

Electrical

• The main electrical panel contains as array of circuit breakers. Circuit breakers are the modern day version of the fuse.
• The breakers automatically turn off the flow of electricity at the electrical panel, when too much current is drawn to them.
• You should be familiar with the electrical panel and know which breaker controls each electrical area of your home.

Maintaining Your Septic Safely

• Very important to follow the maintenance instruction for your septic tank.
• Limit your use of heavy duty cleaners, these products with harsh chemicals will kill the good bacteria in the system which is needed to break down of solids.
• Don’t treat your toilet like a trash. Only things that should be flushed down your toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Never flush: hair, personal hygiene, cat litter, cigarette butts, coffee grounds, cotton balls, make-up pads, baby wipes, or any disposable wipes.
• It’s in your interest to clean the septic tank once every 2-3 years or (as instructed on manual.) Note this will vary depending on usage and how many people live in your house hold.

Plumbing

• All plumbing systems are inspected by the Municipality and enforced by the Ontario Building Code Requirements.
• Main valve can be turned off in the event of a major leak in the house.
• Other small Shut-off valves Also located under each sink or back of toilets.
• Avoid any grease and food products or laundry lint going to the drains, this will cause blockages, which will void any plumbing warranties.
• Other than natural waste or toilet paper should not be flushed down toilets.