Button Law Firm March 2018

Don’t Forget to Clean the Heart of Your Home THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRING CLEANING YOUR UTILITY ROOM

The start of spring brings everyone’s favorite seasonal chore — spring cleaning! As you dust, vacuum, organize, and declutter, don’t forget about the one room that often gets neglected. This year, give special attention to the utility closet. The utility closet houses your furnace, boiler, water heater, AC junction, and other similar large appliances. Homeowners often forget about these appliances because they are out of sight and out of mind, and this can cost a lot in the long run.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE YOUR AIR FILTER? • Homes with minimal foot traffic (single or double occupancy) and no pets or allergies: six to 12 months. • Family homes (three or more occupants) with no pets or allergies: three to six months. • Family homes with at least one pet or minor allergies: two to three months. • Family homes with multiple pets or allergies: one to two months. In addition to changing the air filter, it’s important to schedule a routine inspection of your home’s HVAC system. This includes an inspection of the appliances themselves and any connecting ducts. Dust, dander, and mold can accumulate in the ducts and spread throughout the home, which can lead to health issues, including respiratory problems. A routine inspection will identify potential problems in your HVAC system. On top of that, you can get these systems professionally cleaned and maintained. These are simple steps that will keep your home’s air systems running smoothly for years to come. Plus, you’ll be ready for the summer months ahead. and CPR. If they are a day care center that cares for more than one child, there are certain requirements that should be met. You can find a list of licensed facilities on the Department of Family and Protective Services Licensing Division website. 2. They should provide constant supervision to your child while your child is under their care. Registration requirements limit the number of children under supervision, so if a facility goes over this limit, they should be held accountable. 3. Patience. We’ve heard too many sad cases of child care providers who went to unnecessary and sometimes cruel lengths in the name of ‘discipline.’ There was a recent case out of Michigan where a teacher abused a student for that reason. Avoid these types of places by getting to know your day care facility and, if possible, meeting all staff who will be watching your child. The first step we can take to protect our children and prevent neglect is to have high expectations. Unfortunately, even when we do that, we sometimes still don’t know what happens to our children while we’re away. If your child has been mistreated or neglected while under someone else’s care, you can take action. We handle cases all over Texas involving day care neglect, and we can help. Contact the Button Law Firm and help protect our children.

Like all the other rooms in your home, this space needs to be kept clean. Dust, for instance, can be hard on HVAC systems. Over time, it accumulates in the HVAC intake and clogs the air filter, reducing its effectiveness and efficiency. This results in a short lifespan for your system, higher power bills, and a poorly heated or cooled home.

EXPECT MORE FROM DAY CARE

March is a big month for our kids. Spring break will be here soon, and the warmer, longer days make way for all of their favorite sports.

As you’re looking for someone to care for your child while their sibling is at baseball practice or during a busy spring break, there are three expectations you should have of anyone watching your children.

1. Proper training should be expected of anyone watching children, including proper licensing and up-to-date knowledge of first aid

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