T I PS FOR YOUR SEWER AND DRA INS KEEP THINGS FLOWING!
Ah, spring. Warmer weather, budding plants, and a sense of renewal. Many people seize this time of year as an opportunity to purge closets, tidy up, and thoroughly clean and organize their homes. In the midst of spring-cleaning, however, it can be easy to forget some of the more unseen parts of the house. Your sewer and drain systems consist of pipes that bring fresh water in and wastewater out. Over time, your pipes will age and crack, and if your landscape consists of trees and shrubbery, you run an increased risk of roots finding their way into the sewer line. Maintaining annual pipe maintenance is one of the easiest ways you ensure things are flowing without obstruction. Below is a list of a few easy steps you can take to prevent backups and clogged drains in your home this spring. • Keep your gutters, downspouts, and roof vent pipes clear of leaves and other debris that has accumulated over the (long!) winter months. • If you’re inclined, inspect all the water pipes in your home to find leaks or damage. Or you can always call a professional to do this for you too. • Install backwater valves on all floor drains to prevent unexpected sewer backups.
• Have a professional rod out any clogged drain lines in your home to clear them before the heavy rains come and make your clogs bigger. • Occasionally pour a bucket or two of water down infrequently used drains to fill the trap and prevent odors and sewer gas from entering your home. • Install mesh strains on main drains like your kitchen sink, laundry tub, and bathtub to prevent hair, lint, food, and other debris from entering your pipe systems and clogging them. • Test your sump pump by unplugging the unit, waiting 30 seconds, then plugging the unit back in again. If it kicks on and begins pumping water, you’re good to go! • Clean your washing machine lint trap to prevent backups while doing laundry.
• Inspect your garbage disposal and give it a good cleaning to keep it in tiptop shape. An easy recipe for cleaning and
deodorizing is to pour 1/2 cup of baking soda into your disposal, then pour 1 cup of vinegar over it. Let the mixture sit in your disposal for 10 minutes, then rinse away with hot water for a minute or two.
ORANGE GLAZED SALMON
“EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT FULLY AND WITH PASSION, BECAUSE ONLY THROUGH THE PRESENT MOMENT DO WE TRULY LIVE.” –RICHARD L. HAIGHT
INGREDI ENTS
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
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2 salmon fillets (10 oz total)
Zest from 1 orange
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp tapioca starch
1 tbsp garlic, minced
DIRECT IONS
1. Heat oven to 425 F, and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. Salt each fillet with 1/2 tsp salt. Bake for 6–8 minutes. 3. In a saucepan, combine ghee and garlic and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. 4. Add rosemary, zest, and juice. Cook for another 3 minutes. 5. Stir in tapioca starch until lumps disappear and mixture thickens. 6. Plate salmon and top with orange sauce.
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