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Summer is the most popular time to fire up the grill. Grease, marinades and sauces can ruin gas burners, while charcoal grills are affected by the corrosive properties of charcoal.

Grills of all kinds require maintenance to ensure that they perform well and last. Regular maintenance allows you to catch problems early on.

• Grills with welded joints or connections with pop rivets can rust. Scrub rust off with a stiff wire brush or coarse steel wool.

• Apply a rust-inhibiting primer and paint the grill’s exterior with rust-resistant metal paint.

• Replace damaged grill wheels, handles or other damaged parts of your grill by contacting the manufacturer.

• Clean the burners, while the unit is cold, using a stainless steel wire brush to remove any substances from a traditional gas burner.

• Keep grill grease traps clean and drained. Large pools of grease can ignite.

• Keep your grill covered when not in use. Covers should have a cloth lining to draw moisture away from the metal.

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The greenest product is one that has a minimal impact on the environment and on your health. Some flooring may come coated with toxin-emitting stains and adhesives.

• When selecting flooring materials, choose from materials like:

o Bamboo
o Cork
o Concrete
o Linoleum
o Recycled tile and stone
o Reclaimed/salvaged lumber

• If the flooring requires adhesive, stain or polish, buy one that has a very low VOC content. Choose sealants and stains made from natural pigments. For polish upkeep, look for hardwax and natural oil polishes.

• If the flooring requires grout or glues, make sure you purchase non-toxic products with low VOC contents.

Protect the environment and your health with non-toxic, eco-friendly flooring.

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Your clients can make small adjustments to their lives in order to improve their health and to look and feel better. Likewise, small changes to the home can improve its living environment.

• The colors used inside the home affect a person’s emotional health. Bright, warm tones energize a room; soft, cool tones add calmness and balance. In bedrooms, clutter, televisions and other distractions can take away from the room’s relaxing mood.

• Clean inside air promotes a healthy living environment. Air purifiers, which help control indoor allergies and other indoor air pollutants, are available to fit any room or area of a home.

• A healthy home takes into consideration the environment. Energy-efficient appliances help conserve natural resources and lower energy bills.

• A safe home provides for a secure living environment. A home inspection can identify safety concerns and other problem areas of the home to provide homeowners with peace of mind.

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