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22 | April 4, 2019 | The Northbrook tower northbrook northbrooktower.com SPRING HAS SPRUNG!! WHATTODO AROUND THE HOUSE foundation. EXAMINE ROOF SHINGLES Check if any have been damaged or are missing. Shingles that are missing, cracked, damaged, or have granular loss need to be replaced. CHECK THE GUTTERS Clean out gutters that are filled with leaves and debris, check for loose or leaky gutters. Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement/crawl space. Make sure downspouts drain away from the GRADE YOUR LAWN IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Low areas in the yard or next to the foundation should be filled with compacted soil. Spring rains can cause yard flooding which can lead to foundation flooding and damage. Also, when water pools in these low areas in summer, itcreates abreeding ground for insects. MOVE FIREWOOD Firewood should be stored at least 18 inches off the ground and at least two feet from the structure. CHECK OUTSIDE FAUCETS Look for freeze damage. Turn the water on and place your thumb or finger over the opening. If you can stop the flow of water, itispossible the pipe inside the home may be damaged and needs to be repaired. While you’re at it, check the garden hose for rot if it was left outside over the winter. 847-764-5532 • Building Relationships That Last aLifetime Mark@MarkSchrimmer.com SERVICE THE AC UNIT Have aqualified heating and cooling technician clean and service the outside unit of the air conditioning system. Clean coils operate more efficiently, and an annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Remember to clear away any foliage around the unit to allow for more efficient operation. EXTERIOR SURFACES Decks, walkways, patios and even vinyl siding can benefit from apower-washing after a long, wet winter. Cleaning the dirt and grime away from these surfaces is like giving your house aface lift! CLOTHES WASHER Check the fill hose. Aleaky hose under pressure can cause major damage in a short period of time. You want to look for cracks before they become leaks. CLOTHES DRYER Dryer lint can build up inside the vent pipe and collect around the duct, potentially leading to afire. Clean both the clothes dryer exhaust duct and the space under the dryer. Use aspecialized brush to clean out the vent pipe. Lint can also build up inside the dryer enclosure and should be cleaned and serviced by aprofessional. DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAYS Check for cracks in the asphalt and concrete that are in need of repair. Unrepaired cracks lead to missing chunks and agreater expense; will also eliminate tripping hazards. 1925 CHERRY LANE |NORTHBROOK IL 60062 If your property is listed with areal estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by asubsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.
the Northbrook Tower | April 4, 2019 | northbrooktower.com Simple, but high quality Glenview’s Adam’s Kabob impresses guests with Mediterranean dishes, Page 30 Northbrook residents star in Highland Park Players’ ‘Madagascar,’ Page 25 Members of the Highland Park Players perform a practice run of their upcoming production “Madagascar” at the Highland Park Library. The production features several Northbrook residents and will be preformed April 6-7 and April 13-14. Nicole Carrow/22nd Century Media
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