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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

4 Tips to Avoiding Major Roof Repair Expenses. By Guest Blogger, Erika R.

By Guest Blogger, Erika R.

 

4 Tips to Avoiding Major Roof Repair Expenses.

Photo Provided by Guest Blogger -Erika R.
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger -Erika R.

When you are a homeowner, there are a lot of things that you need to pay attention to, but one of the big problem areas that too many homeowners ignore is the roof. Roofs do not last forever, but with proper maintenance, they can last longer than they would otherwise. Make sure that you know how to avoid the need for expensive roof repairs.

Shovel

If you live in a climate where snow piles down quickly and heavily, you need to shovel your roof. This can be a difficult and irritating task, but given how heavy snow is, especially after it freezes, shoveling is a necessity. Work with a safety line and a healthy amount of caution, or get it done professionally, but make sure that this is something that you take care of.

Inspect

Roofing experts state that one of the best ways to avoid costly repairs to your roof is to inspect it on a regular basis. In general, under the best of circumstances, you should do a visual inspection at least twice a year. Get up on a ladder and take a look at the roof at the beginning of your cold season and at the end. Also make it a point to check the roof after every major storm, noting any missing shingles, any debris that is lying on the roof and any damage that might have been done. The key to preventing major roof damage to be aware of small issues and to stop them from becoming large ones.

Replacement

The experts at A. Clark Roofing & Siding Ltd maintain that replacing a roof when it reaches the point where it needs it is far better than pouring repair money into a roof that is failing. What a lot of people are not aware of is that roofs only last for a certain amount of time. In general, when you are looking at a roof, you are looking at a ten to twelve year investment. Once a roof starts to go, it is far better to replace it than to repair it. Make sure that you get an expert opinion on your roof and what is happening with it.

Check Inside

Sometimes, the best way to tell that there is something wrong with your roof is to check your ceilings. Dripping water and bending walls are all signs that something is going on with your roof and fast action is required.

Don’t get hit for hefty roof repairs. A little work today can save you a lot of money tomorrow!

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Refreeze Meat that Thawed. Stupid Tip of the Day:

By Tia Cristy

Stupid Tip of the Day: Refreeze Meat that Thawed.
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So, you take out meat from the freezer, spend the time thawing it and surprise, change of dinner plans. Can you refreeze meat that you thawed?

No, you can not. Reason, bacteria grows at a rapid rate during thawing, and must be cooked to kill the bacteria. If your plans have changed, throw the meat covered (even add a marinade), into the refrigerator and cook later or the next day. And then, if you’d like to freeze it again, that is fine.

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FOR THE GUYS, ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME, QUICKIES

Waterproof feet when boots aren’t waterproof.

by Tia Cristy

Quickies

Waterproof feet, when boots aren’t waterproof.

 

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Boots not water proof but, the snow needs to be shoveled?

Put on socks, then put on plastic trash bags or store bags on your feet before putting on boots. It will keep your feet dry as you walk through the wet snow or puddles.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Eggs are Expired, Throw Them Away. Stupid Tip of the Day:

By Tia Cristy

Stupid Tip of the Day: Eggs are Expired, Throw Them Away.
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This is one of those questions, you only ask yourself, if your are trying to make something that calls for eggs and you run to the fridge, to find the carton date was last week.

It’s impossible to stop what you’re doing and run to the store, but now the whole thing is ruined without the eggs.

Truth, if you are using the eggs to bake, they are just fine. The “used by date” is suggested, and of course if you are making an omelet, you want fresh eggs. The eggs have approximately a 30 day window, for baking.

So go ahead and bake that cake or batch of cookies. Just be sure, to add eggs to your next grocery list.

A substituted for eggs is mayonnaise, if you don’t have eggs or are seriously past the due date.

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By Tia Cristy

ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Signs and Symptoms of Ear Ache and Infections.

By Tia Cristy

Signs and Symptoms of Ear Ache and Infections.
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Problem: “I want to know that What are the signs and symptoms of ear ache and infections?”

Tip from Tia: Thank
you for reading and thanks for your question!

An ear ache can start
radiating pain first, in your neck, face or gums. Ear aches have been
mistaken for toothaches in many cases. If you get the pain in your face,
there’s a good chance it’s turned into a sinus infection. Throbbing
means a blockage, which causes pain.

Most sinus infections are cause by
fungal overgrowth, yet doctors will treat with antibiotics to kill the
bacteria causing the swelling, which is part of the cause of the pain.
So, if you go the route or antibiotics I also recommend doing some
natural cures for fungal infections as well, this will help the body
re-balance quicker.

Natural anti-fungal’s are ingesting cloves, olive oil,
grapefruit seed extract, (ask pharmacist if it will cause interactions
with any of your medications before using). Putting olive oil drops in your ear can be very soothing, to inflamed ears. (warm a spoon with warm water from the faucet, put olive oil on the spoon, place oil carefully in painful ear.) Lay down when doing this, stay laying for a bit. Oil not needed will drain out.

If you get
crusty’s on the eyes, when feeling a bit under the weather, use the
natural ingesting anti-fungal’s to reduce your chances on getting an ear ache and/or
sinus infection.

 

Thanks again for your question!

 

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