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October is apt to have below-freezing temperatures. Locate any exposed pipes and begin wrapping them early. Those in your attic and basement, too! Even a small split in a frozen pipe can be catastrophic when the air begins to warm. 


It's not too late for those of us across the lower half of the U.S. to aerate the lawn and apply our final ferlitizer of the season. Your grass and shrubs will have a jumpstart on spring. Check with your home and garden center for the correct ratio for your area. Too much nitrogen can do more damage than good.  


Clogged dryer vents can be very serious. Not only do they decrease your dryer's effciency (costing you $$$ on your electric or gas bill) but they can increase the risk of a housefire. If you've not cleaned yours recently, locate it and pull out any lint from around the opening. A safer fall season is all yours!


Cooler weather means your pets spend more time indoors. Your kids, too. What about those accidents? Scoop up what you can (never rub or push around), and blot the rest. Add plenty of water and blot again. Repeat (lots if the stain is stubborn) until the towel comes away clear. Let dry (a fan helps) and you are as good as new.