Snow bird hints

SNOW BIRD HINTS

1. Wood, and other materials, change color in time, mainly due to exposure to light. This is particularly noticeable with a dining table top and leaves. If you are leaving town for a while, you can cover the top of a wooden table with a tablecloth, but support the leaves on top so that they will be exposed to light. This will even out the color between the leaves and the top.
2. Make sure all of your drains have been used so as to have water in them. Prolonged inactivity allows the water to evaporate out of the drain trap, and sewer fumes can come into your house. Don’t forget floor drains!
3. Floods cause more damage than fires. Turn off your water if you can. If you do have a flood come see us. We will be happy to sell you a house full of new furniture.
4. Leave your air conditioner on (a higher temperature), or at least run a dehumidifier.
5. Run your garbage disposal before you leave. You don’t need to have food rotting in it.
6. If you want to have any new furniture when you get back, order it before you leave!