Paige Hemmis, star of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and author of Tuff Chix Guide To Easy Home Improvement, appeared on Good Morning America to provide tips for preparing the home for summer months. Paige's tip include identifying winter's damaging effects and preventing further damage during the warmer months ahead.
(PRWEB) June 1, 2007 -- Paige Hemmis, star of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and author of The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement, says now is the time to identify winter damage in the home and prepare accordingly for summer. Conserving energy, says Paige, should be the biggest concern entering the hot months. Paige appeared on ABC's "Good Morning America" this week to discuss energy saving tips and has prepared a list of wasy to help anyone identify and prevent seasonal damage in their home.
Begin with a complete walk-through of the inside of the home. Winter's damaging effects are not limited to the outside. Next, follow these steps to prevent future damage:
1. Organize. Store all cold weather items - not thrown in the garage or a closet - take this time to install shelves and organize.
2. Check all smoke detectors. Put a new battery in each detector, even if it appears to be working fine. The small investment in a new 9-volt battery is a small price to pay for safety. Replace them every six months - an easy way to remember is to change them once for summer and once for winter.
3. Check to make sure fire extinguishers are in good condition. Keep them in easy-to-grab places, but out-of-reach from children.
4. Check your clothes dryer. Clean the exit vents and clean behind them. This is a common place for fires to start.
5. Check your washing machine hoses for cracks or bubbles. This is the most common cause of flooding in the home.
6. Take a look at all outlets, appliances, cords, etc. for damage and replace if necessary.
7. Check all Air Conditioning vents & screens in the house. These will soon have a lot of air blowing through them and this small step will prevent dust and debris from blowing around the house.
Next, it's time to see what Mother Nature has done:
1. Check the attic and basement for leaks and moisture.
2. Check the roof for leaks, missing shingles and any other damage.
3. Check the chimney- your fireplace was probably used more than usual during winter. Look for debris and any cracks.
4. Check rain gutters for damage and fix as soon as possible. Even a little leak down the side of your house can cause problems. Clean them out!
5. Check your windows and doors for possible leaks, dampness or dry rot. Be sure that the heat stays out and the cold stays in for the summer.
6. Check the outside walls of the house for crumbling, cracks, peeling paint, etc.
7. Check the home's foundation for cracks. Repair immediately! If rain has washed away the earth from the foundation, add some so that it slopes away from the house.
The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement (Plume) is available at all booksellers and contains a home maintenance guide, which includes these and other useful tips and ideas to keep any home safe and secure. Paige Hemmis donates a portion of the profits from The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement to Habitat for Humanity.
For more information on Paige Hemmis, The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement and any of the Tuff Chix performance products for women, please visit www.paigehemmis.com.
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