Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 18 Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 4-November 10, 2010 Prepare Your Home for Winter 1. Add a second layer of insulation to your attic. R-30 insulation is considered the minimum. If your house is relatively new, it probably conforms. If not, consider adding insulation. 2. Caulk around window and door glass and trim, and all ex- terior trim. Install or replace weather stripping on all doors and windows. Check for cracks around pipes and electrical outlets entering or exiting the walls. 3. Install storm windows and doors if you have them. Consider purchasing storm windows if you have older windows that are not made from modern insulated glass. 4. Have your heating system checked by a licensed heating/ air-conditioning professional. Most furnace manufacturers rec- ommend at least annual inspections. 5. Check gutters and clean them if necessary. Clogged gutters can result in basement fl ooding when the snow melts. 6. Replace any roof shingles that are missing or damaged. 7. Have your chimneys inspected by a chimney service and, if necessary, cleaned. 8. Check the foundation for areas where water may puddle. 9. Trim trees away from the house. Have dead trees and branch- es removed by professional tree trimmers, or do it yourself. 10. Drain and shut off outdoor water faucets. 11. Insulate any water pipes that are exposed to freezing cold. 12. Replace the batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke de- tectors, and check to make sure these are all in working order. 13. Check fi re extinguishers and charge and replace as neces- sary. 14. Make sure you are stocked with rock salt, sand, snow shov- els and any other items you will need during the winter. MY HEALTHY HAPPY HOME MY HEALTHY HAPPY HOME Highway 108 between Columbus & Tryon 828-859-0376 Fireplaces • Wood & Gas Stoves • Chimneys Solar Water Heating 828-859-0336 828-894-0299 We•Open•Close•Maintain www.cleanthepool.com Pool and Spa Supplies 155 W. Mills St. Unit 101 Columbus, NC 28722 ROBBINS BRICK & BLOCK Serving our customers for over 55 years... 828-245-9375 828-245-9375 Forest City, NC Forest City, NC www.robbinsbrickandblock.com ROBBINS BRICK & BLOCK We service all appliances that we sell. 2 Year Full Warranty on Appliances (Parts & Labor) Furniture & Appliance Co. 211 S. Alabama Ave., Chesnee, SC Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30, Sat. 9-2 Financing Available • Free Delivery Carrying a full line of 864-461-7618 Fax: 864-703-7618 furniture Financing OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC INDEPENDENT BUILDER 790 Washington St. Rutherfordton, NC 828-287-4239 carsonc@nctv.com Available Free Free Estimates Estimates Financing Available 1200 Ferr1200 Ferry Rd., Mooresboro 828.657.0087 828.657.0087 Keith Scruggs/Owner Keith Scruggs/Owner y Rd., Mooresboro We make Dreams Reality At Carson Contracting Company • Sales • Service • Installation • Sales • Service • Installation Call For Call For Tax Credits Thru 12/31/10, Rebates & Special Pricing! Special Pricing! 12/31/10, InstantInstant Rebates ax Credits Thru