How to Prepare Your Home for an Upcoming Vacation
You have a lovely deck in the backyard. At least once a year, you:
A. Sit back and relax on it B. Clean and seal it C. Hose it down with a pressure washer D. Sweep it
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How often should you replace your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?
A. Every three years B. Every 10 years C. Every 15 years
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What temperature should your water be when operating the garbage disposal?
A. Cold B. Warm C. Hot
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Answers: 1) B 2) B 3) A
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Ideally, vacation should be relaxing and worry-free, but preparing your home for your absence can be a source of stress. If you’re not asking anyone to housesit while you’re out of town, there are a few things you can do to make your home vacation-ready and give you and your family peace of mind while you’re gone.
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MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK LIVED-IN
Unfortunately, an empty home is an invitation to burglars, so it’s a good idea to make sure your home looks occupied while you’re gone. Park your car inside the garage, ask a neighbor or friend to pick up your mail, and put at least one light in your house on a timer while you’re away. If you’re going to be gone for an extended period, consider installing a motion-activated floodlight or asking your neighbor to keep your lawn trimmed. Running appliances while you’re gone is a needless expense, and it can lead to costly problems upon your return. Consider unplugging your small appliances and electronic devices before you leave, and put your water heater on “vacation” mode. Make sure to turn off the water valves to the dishwasher, washing machine, and sinks, and set your thermostat to match the temperature outside. But make sure the temperature in your home is warm or cool enough to protect your pets, plants, or furniture. TAKE CARE OF APPLIANCES Before you go, make sure your smoke detectors are working properly, leave your emergency contact information with a neighbor, dispose of any food that could go bad before you return, take out the trash, and run the garbage disposal. If you have pets, arrange for a friend or neighbor to feed and exercise them as needed. Vacation should be fun and stress-free. If you follow the tips above, you can enjoy your trip without worrying about your home, and you’ll save yourself a headache upon your return. MISCELLANEOUS
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Father's Day
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
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4 pounds chicken wings 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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1 lime, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Chopped cilantro for garnish
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1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season
3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown.
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