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Winterizing Wednesday – Foundation, Cover and Comfort

January 6, 2010 2 Comments

  As winter marches on and on and temperatures drop deep this season, we hope to keep the tips coming to keep your homestead humming!     Around the Home – Check Foundations: Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation of your home. Seal up entry points to keep small animals from [...] Read more
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More winterizing plans for the homestead

November 30, 2009 2 Comments

More tips to winterize around your homestead… Inside the home: Specific to your Furnace… Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat. Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your Read more
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Foggy Friday on the Farm: The show must go on!

October 23, 2009 0 Comments

  It’s kind of hard for me to get out in the fog and gray weather. All I want to do is sit by the fire and snuggle a kitty! So today’s tip is – The show must go on! Herbs need re-potting for wintering indoors, animals need feeding/cleaning/tending, windows need winterizing, vents need cleaning/closing, [...] Read more
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