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Spring Home Improvement

Safety first when power Did you know?

washing your home Social distancing recommendations issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compelled
people to spend more time at home than ever before. As the pandemic wore on, people looked
Spring cleaning is a great strong spray from power is in your way, turn the pow- for ways to enjoy activities in their backyards so they would not become overwhelmed by cabin
way for homeowners to washers can cause seri- er washer off and then move fever. Home theater projectors afford homeowners the chance to bring the magic of family movie
clear their homes of clutter. ous wounds that initially the obstruction. nights outdoors. The tech experts at Digital Trends® note that modern projectors are a great
As people spend extra time seem minor. However, such · Never use a gasoline way to enjoy a true cinematic experience at home, even if your “theater” is under the stars in
indoors in winter, items can wounds can lead to infection powered washer in an en- the backyard. Some projectors are designed to remain outdoors so long as homeowners take
quickly pile up around the or disability if left untreated. closed space, which can the steps necessary to protect the devices from the weather. In fact, projectors are small and so
house. Spring is a great time In addition, if manufacturer increase the risk of carbon easily moved that homeowners can take them inside at the end of each movie to ensure they’re
to clean up such clutter, but safety instructions are not monoxide poisoning. not damaged by the elements. In such instances, only the screen and the audio components,
interior spaces are not the followed, electric shock can · Always test the ground like speakers, will require protection from the elements. But even interior projectors can be taken
only areas of a home that occur due to improper use. fault circuit interrupter (cir- outdoors when homeowners decide to watch a movie outdoors. Projectors can even be used to
can benefit from some extra Homeowners who are cuit breaker or outlet) before watch television outdoors, making them options worth considering for sports fans who may be re-
attention once the weather intending to power wash using a pressure washer. stricted from seeing their favorite teams in person this season. Watching television on a projector
warms up. their own homes this spring · Always plug a properly without a cable box may require a little extra effort and a few more accessories than streaming a
Harsh winters can take a should first determine if grounded pressure washer movie outdoors, and homeowners would be wise to consult a home entertainment professional to
toll on home exteriors. Dirt they’re physically capable into a properly grounded re- ensure their setup is good to go before inviting anyone over to watch the big game under the stars.
and grime can build up on of doing so. Power wash- ceptacle.
exterior home surfaces over ers can be difficult for some · If an extension cord Offer ends
the course of the winter, people to control, so it’s im- must be used, keep the
affecting the appearance perative that homeowners pressure washer’s power WINDOW REPLACEMENT June 30
of the siding of a home as honestly assess their phys- cord connection out of and
well as outdoor entertaining ical abilities before renting a away from any standing wa- 3BIGMYTHS
areas. unit. The CDC urges home- ter, and use a heavy duty
Power washing is a great owners who determine they extension cord with compo-
way to give a home a fresh, can safely handle power nents rated for use in wet lo- When it comes to window replacement, there are too
clean look in spring. But washers to take these addi- cations. Keep both the pow- many myths floating around and not nearly enough facts.
there’s more to power than tional safety steps to make er cord and extension cord
simply renting the right sure the process of cleaning connections as far away as Myth : Myth ƒ: Myth ‰:
equipment and getting to their home exteriors goes possible from the item being “Vinyl windows “Window replacement “All warranties
work. The Centers for Dis- smoothly. washed and away from any are the best solution.” is difficult.” are the same.”
ease Control and Preven- · Never point a pressure water runoff. While power ®
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