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If your driveway orsidewalk is beginningto crumble, here aresome tips on making

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Sooner or later most driveways and sidewalks will need repairs,

especially in spring. • “During the winter months, the freeze-thaw

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pansion joints, actually pulling the material apart,” explained Lou Manfredini, Ace

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themselves, Manfredini said: “If thesurface is asphalt, cracks can either berepaired with a driveway tar in a caulktube or a pre-mixed concrete patch.”With either material, it’s important

to clean the cracks of any loose materi-al and ensure they are dry before ap-plying patching material. If you’re tackling the job yourself, be

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The winds and snowfalls of 2011may have left a swath of damagedroofs in their wake, even if there areno telltale signs of leakage on ahome’s interior walls and ceiling. Your roof could have a one-time

leak, caused strictly by the blowingsnow, says Tom Bollnow, senior di-rector of technical services for theNational Roofing Contractors Associ-ation in Rosemont, Ill. Other damagecould have been caused by icedamming, which occurs when snowmelts and ice builds up on the roof. The good news is, many repairs in

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• You might be able to check theroof by using a pair of binocularsfrom across the street. If you needto get on the roof, only do so if youare comfortable with a ladder; oth-erwise, Bollnow recommends hiringa professional roofer. Make sure theground is not wet and soggy, whichcould make the ladder slip.

• Check gutters and downspoutsfor ice damage.

• Look at the accessories, such asthe metal around the chimney andvent covers, to see if roofing shinglesare bunched up around them, a signthat water could be getting in, hesays.

• Look for worn and cracked roofingmaterials that show signs of buck-ling; they may need to be repairedor replaced, Bollnow says.

• Check corner areas on the roof,such as by dormers, the chimney,skylights and vents, for signs ofwear and loose materials. Theseareas will let water in the house ifdamaged, Bollnow says.

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After a punishing winter of high wind and heavy snow, spring is agreat time to inspect key parts of yourhome inside and out. Find potentialproblems now, and you could get themunder control before April showers bringmore damage. “Winter intrudes on yourliving space,” says Don Vandervort, homeimprovement expert at HomeTips.com.He offered these tips for homeowners eager to get ready for warmer weatherand block more of nature’s unwanted advances.

Close up your furnaceand fireplace

When you’re reasonably sure you won’tneed them anymore, you can close offyour fireplace and put your furnace to rest.

For furnacesRemove the old filter, vacuum the filtercompartment, then replace with a newone. Vacuum dust from the outside ofthe furnace and its surroundings.

For wood-burning fireplacesmake sure any fire is completely out andthe ashes are cold. Clean the fireplaceand shut the damper. Well-fitted glassdoors in front of the fireplace can makea big difference in keeping the cool air inwhen you’re air-conditioning your home.

For gas-burning fireplacesUse caution. It is critical to leave thedamper at least partially open at alltimes because these fireplaces producecarbon monoxide. Consult your owner’smanual.

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Remove leaves and debris from gutters and down-spouts. Be sure gutters are attached to the house,and that downspouts drain away from the foundation.

Inspect caulking along windows. If it became dam-aged during the winter, scrape it out and replace it.

Before turning on your air conditioner, change itsfilter. Clean the outdoor compressor or have thecompressor professionally inspected and cleaned.

If you don’t already have one, spring is a fine timeto install a programmable thermostat. Your air conditioner use less energy.

Check for any water damage around the base ofyour home. Be sure your sump pump is in goodworking order, and use it to remove any water.

Put new batteries in smoke and carbon monoxidedetectors. Press the test buttons to be sure theywork. Make sure your fire extinguisher hasn’t expired.

Clean decks, being sure to remove debris frombetween boards. Make sure sprinklers are in goodworking order and not sprinkling the house.


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Times are changing when it comesto interior design, and folks desire afresh look for their indoor land-scapes. “I am seeing that people are ready for

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With budget still a major consider-ation for many, there are severalmethods that can be implemented tofreshen up a space for the yearahead. Kaufman recommends paint as the

quickest way to make a big impact.She then suggests adding new pil-lows, rugs or a well-chosen piece ofartwork. Sometimes, a room makeover in-

volves dealing with dated furniture

that cannot be replaced. When thishappens, Kaufman suggests custom-made slipcovers. “I have one client who has two

sets for her dining room chairs,”says Kaufmann. “She changes themout seasonally, or sometimes usesthem just at the ends of the table.She always has lots of fun with tablerunners or accessories that keep herroom looking fresh.”

Quick makeover

An affordable makeover in a dining room is a simple as a using anotherchair style at each end of the table, says interior designer Joan Kaufman.

When it comes to color, bright isall the rage. Kaufman has wit-nessed her clients trend towardchoosing spring greens, teals andaquas, even bright pinks and or-anges to intermix with the timelessneutrals of browns and grays. Add these pops of color through

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