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There are many quick and easy measures you can take to ensure your house is equipped for both the joys of summer and the elements associated with the months that follow. Consider these home maintenance tips to get your space in tip-top shape for the summertime. Sand the deck Most grilling is done on the deck. If you’re dealing with aging or rough wood, sanding your deck may be a good idea. A smooth deck allows for a more enjoyable outdoor entertaining experience for everyone, guests and hosts alike. Stock up on grilling supplies Speaking of barbecues – take inventory of your supplies before hosting the first cookout of the season. If you are using a gas grill, make sure your propane tank is filled up & ready to go, and if your grill of choice heats with charcoal, ensure that you have enough coals on hand. Either way, make sure to clean it before burgers hit the grates. Gas grills require high heat followed by brushing, while charcoal grills can be scrubbed with the standard sponge & dish soap. Complete simple landscaping The four seasons pose many challenges to lawn-upkeep: leaves in the fall, frost & snow in the winter, laying seed in the spring & watering through a hot summer. Get ahead on the neglected landscaping , like trimming shrubbery & fixing dead patches of grass. Landscaping projects can be as small as mowing the lawn, adding a fresh coat of mulch to plant beds, plucking weeds from the pavement & planting new flowers. Check the sprinkler system Whether you have a built-in system or one that you arrange yourself, check that the mechanics are operating smoothly. For automatic watering systems, check that the heads are unobstructed from rising out of the ground. If you place sprinklers above ground yourself, check that all the plants needing water are being reached. Your lawn ultimately does a good job of telling you when you’ve missed a patch. Have the roof inspected Did you know it can be a good idea to get your roof inspected every year? Make note to have a roof inspection conducted soon. Not only could it save you money in the long-run, it’s also far better to catch a leak in its early stages than to fix the damage in the aftermath. Read the full article at https://news.remax.com/prep-your-home-for-summerwith-these-exterior-maintenance-tips?
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June 2021
A Father’s Day Story
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By Richard Mabey Jr. here was a sadness that was deeply hidden beneath Romero’s smile. It dwelt within his eyes. Although he seemed to be a happy young man, there were invisible tears rolling down his cheeks. It was the Summer of 2012, I was 58 years old. I had just begun my job as a Security Guard in my gated community in Central Florida. My Gatehouse was one of the busier gatehouses of the village. A person could set his watch by Romero. He would come by my Gatehouse at 7:00 in the morning, on his way to work, and then again at high noon, on his lunch break. Romero worked for one of these big landscaping companies. When the temperature hit a hundred degrees, and higher at times, Romero was out there mowing lawns. I once asked him how many lawns he mowed in a day. He simply replied, “about 20 to 30, Mr. Richard.” I would often tell Romero to simply call me Richard.
Yours truly at my Gatehouse, where I would talk with Romero as he passed by.
He would reply, “okay Mr. Richard.” We went through that routine at least a couple of dozen times. Romero first began stopping by my Gatehouse for a few minutes to talk with me, in the early morning. He would tell me about his Mom, his brother and sister, and the love of his life, his precious
girlfriend Maria. As time rolled by, our friendship grew, and Romero would stop by and eat his lunch inside my Gatehouse. Romero would tell me that he left Mexico when he was seven years old, with his mom and dad and brother and sister. His dad had passed away sev-
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eral years ago. Romero was a hard-working young man. He once told me his age, he was all of 20 years old. At one point it occurred to me that I wasn’t just old enough to be his father, I was old enough to be his grandfather. I often told Romero that continued on page 4
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