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We get a lot of calls about the California Cash 4 Appliance Rebates available to Calif. homeowners. You do indeed have yet another rebate available to you as a homeowner (until the funds are gone). The Cash 4 Appliances program was created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and is funded by the American Recovery and Rein…v…estment Act of 2009. Rebates are for qualifying central heating and air conditioning systems. The program will pay rebates until funds have been depleted. According to their website as of 9/08/10 there is an estimated remaining balance of $14,831,400.

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SQUIRRELS IN YOUR AUBURN ATTIC

Question: You probably think I have bats in the belfry, but my real problem is squirrels in the attic. Their scurrying and chattering drive me nutty! I know this isn’t part of your trade, but I suspect that people in any home repair business may have encountered this problem. How do I get rid of the creatures (a humane solution, please)?

Reply: You guessed right. Anyone who has worked in home repairs for a length of time gets it all. We fix our share of doorknobs and table legs and get asked to help with everything from auto repairs to marriage counseling. Plumbers, Electrician, and HVAC technicians have had to deal with pets ranging from hamsters to boa constrictors (not in the same house, you can be sure). Yep, people in the home repair business hear a thing or two about squirrels invading peoples’ living space.

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DIY Furnace Filter in Auburn CA

Change those furnace filters in your Auburn Ca. home: When filters become clogged with debris, they cut down on a furnace’s efficiency and, over time, can cause parts to wear out faster. A permanent air screen or electronic air filter should be cleaned according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Disposable filters should be checked periodically— monthly during winter—and cleaned or changed as needed. Pleated fabric filters are a good, inexpensive choice for reducing dust and allergens.

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Reading Your Water Meter In Your Grass Valley Home

How to Read your Water Meter Your water meter is a helpful tool to monitor water usage in your LA home. By reading your meter on a regular basis you will be able to detect plumbing leaks before they flood your home and cause expensive water related damage to structure and belongings. Water Meter Box Your water meter is placed in a concrete box, in the ground in front of your home and near a

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