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Reduce Your Risk I was thinking about how often we've talked about steps you should take to protect yourself when hiring anyone to do work in or around your home. You know the drill... do your research, get referrals and estimates, ask for written contracts, and NEVER pay by cash. The folk at Eldercare.gov remind us though that work doesn't end once you hire someone. It's up to you to take steps to protect your interests as the work is being done.

Keep track of all paperwork (contract, correspondence, payment records, photos of work in progress, discussion notes). This is vital evidence if problems arise.

Before you make final payment, verify that the work meets contract requirements and you have inspected and approved the work. Make sure you have written warranties for materials/workmanship and written proof that all subcontractors have been paid in full. Ensure the job site is left free of materials, debris, and tools.

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Dealing with anything plumbing-related can sound intimidating, but as long as you follow the instructions provided with the products you're using, you should be able to fix some common issues and save money.

Chemicals in certain liquid drain cleaners can damage some pipes if used incorrectly while others are beneficial if used properly. Choose the right one for the type of drain you're trying to clean. For kitchen blockages, use a drain cleaner that removes fat and grease. For bathrooms, choose one formulated for soap scum and hair. Proactively using baking soda and vinegar can help prevent drains from clogging. Visit Oatey.com for a variety of DIY repair products. (BPT)

Remember, before tackling anything: Turn off the water to that area first.

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Swapping out a showerhead is a simple fix. A necessary product for this task - or to fix a leaky faucet - is thread sealant. Thread sealant tape like Hercules Megatape is easy to use and comes in several colors, widths, thicknesses and densities.

Look online for a short YouTube video titled "How to Use Hercules Megatape Thread Sealant."

Myth #1: You can water your lawn and landscape any time of day. Reality: Watering the lawn in the early mornings or evenings after sunset minimizes evaporation, it’s the best time for water to penetrate deep into the soil.

Kitchen sink sprayers frequently wear out. Bring it (or a picture) to the store to be sure you purchase the correct replacement. If your sink sprayer is older, you may be able to replace just the sprayer without also swapping out the hose. Newer models typically come in one piece, while older ones may have a detachable hose. If the hose is damaged, you may need to replace that as well. Keep your thread sealant tape handy to complete this project.

If your toilet is running continually, it's probably caused by a faulty floater valve or stop valve. That large bulb floating in the toilet tank prevents the continuous flow of fresh water into your toilet once the tank is filled. If the valve is old and no longer prevents water from getting through, the tank will keep filling - which is annoying and wastes water.

Replace the entire toilet tank float valve assembly.

These come with complete instructions.

The toilet flange helps secure your toilet to the floor. If yours is damaged, you may see leaking near the toilet base or water pooling on the floor.

You might also notice unpleasant smells, or the entire toilet could shift or rock. The Oatey Fix-it Repair Ring repairs broken, cracked or worn-out toilet mounting flanges, so you won't have to replace the entire flange. The Fix-It Repair Ring is compatible with all flange and toilet installations as well as flooring types (including concrete).

Learn more by watching the YouTube video, "How to Repair a Broken Toilet Flange." Before calling a plumber for clogged drains, try a plunger or snake.

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Myth #2: It’s ok to cut the grass very short. Reality: Mowing at a finished cut height of 3 to 3.5 inches tall throughout the summer is generally recommended. The lawn will need less water, will be more resistant to weeds and will have a deeper, greener color. Use a sharp mower blade to prevent tearing grass blades. A crisp and clean cut will help prevent a "brown tip" appearance.

Myth #3: It’s best to water your lawn every day.

Reality: Watering your lawn every three days is better than daily watering. Deep, rather than shallow lawn watering, is recommended to nurture roots. One inch of water to 12 inches of soil is the preferred ratio for watering actively growing grass.

Myth #4: A garden hose is more cost-efficient than installing an irrigation system. Reality: Many landscape professionals recommend installing an irrigation system with smart controllers which have sensors that water when needed. Smart irrigation can offer a cost savings of 15 to 20 percent on water bills. Converting irrigation spray nozzles from sprinklers to rotating nozzles will spread heavy droplets of water at a slower pace, which makes them more targeted and effective.

Myth #5: You have to irrigate to have a healthy and beautiful lawn. Reality: Grasses are built to endure long periods of drought by entering a state of dormancy. When temperatures and moisture levels are at their extreme, the growing point of the grass plant, the crown, will shut off the grass blades, turning them brown. In almost all instances, once

the heat and drought stresses have gone, the crowns will begin to send up new shoots. There’s nothing wrong with irrigating to avoid dormancy, but “embracing the brown” for a couple of weeks in the summer is just fine too.

For more helpful tips on taking care of your lawn and landscape, or to get advice on how to hire a landscape professional, visit www.loveyourlandscape.com. (NALP)

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If you're getting ready to sell your property, or if you know you're going to sell your home in the distant future, you'll be interested to know if a totally new roof will boost the resale value of your home.

A roof is critical to the structure of any home.

Accordingly, if the roof is in terrible condition or if a prospective buyer believes the roof is not going to perform adequately, it's going to have an impact on the valuation of the home and the offers it receives.

Study the return on investment (ROI) for a typical new roof installation. Depending on the variables in play, you can recover approximately 63 percent of the costs of installing the roof.

If your roof is perfectly functional, replacing it probably won't boost the value of your property by more than the expense of installing the new roof.

But if your roof is several years old, or if it's significantly damaged, it's worth talking to a roofing company about your options.

Installing a new roof is going to boost the value of your home, even if it doesn't boost it by quite as much as you paid for it. If you're still living at the property, replacing the roof may be a practical necessity if you want to avoid leaks and keep your home in good condition. It's also a good idea to proactively replace your roof if you plan on selling it in the next few years, and the current state of the roof is going to be unappealing to prospective buyers.

Otherwise, if you're looking for a simple and inexpensive fix, patching or repairing the roof may be a superior option as you prepare the house to be sold. (worldpropertyjoournal) July

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So far this year, the City of Schenectady has already paved 8.5 centerline miles of roadway, with and additional 5.5 centerline miles scheduled before the end of the year.

In total, we are scheduled to pave more miles of roadway this year than any year in the past decade.

And thanks to our state leaders Governor Kathy Hochul and Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, the City of Schenectady is slated to receive a record $4 million in the 2022-23 state budget to support the continued repair and rehabilitation of local streets.

As part of the 2022-2023 state budget, the City of Schenectady is slated to receive: $1.4 million in funding through the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS); $400,000 in PAVE-NY funding; $267,000 in Extreme Winter Recovery funding; another $267,000 through the Pave Our Potholes program; and $1.6 million in State Touring Route funding.

We are grateful for the dedication and commitment of our state leaders who are fighting for local communities like Schenectady.

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Real Estate News Powered by Professional Career Center New Continuing Education Requirements Take Effect Sept 2022

Legislation revising the Real Estate Property Law regarding the continuing education requirements for real estate salespersons and brokers was recently adopted. The law adds two hours on cultural competency and two hours on the subject of implicit bias to the required topics for renewal.

Implicit bias is defined as the attitudes or stereotypes that affect an individual’s understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. Cultural competency is defined as understanding cultural norms, preferences and challenges within our diverse communities.

Below lists the new requirements effective September 21, 2022.

cessfully complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education. The education must include at least two hours on the subject of cultural competency, at least two hours on the subject of implicit bias, at least two and a half hours on the subject of ethical business practices, at least one hour of recent legal matters, at least three hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest in real property and at least one hour of instruction pertaining to the law of agency except in the case of the initial two-year licensing term for real estate salespersons, two hours of agency related instruction must be completed within the twoyear period immediately preceding a renewal.

Any real estate licensee submitting an application for renewal Visit https://www.procareercenter.com/real-estate-courses/ for a license expiring on or after September 21, 2022 must suc- for information and to sign up for the July 28, 2022 class.

The Bottom Line: If your license renews on or after September 21, 2022 you have to meet the new mandatory topics, which are: 3.0 Hours Fair Housing 2.0 Hours Implicit Bias Awareness (New) 1.0 Hour Recent Legal Updates

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East Caroga Getaway! $309,000 Sited at the water’s edge this cozy 2BR/1BA ranch style home is suitable for year round use. Lakefront patio and docks along with fenced yard for safe play. Lot is 65Ft x 260ft lot! Modern Septic and drilled well!

East Caroga Lake- “In the Avenues” $169,000 Short walk to Deeded 10ft ROW or Join the E. Caroga Association! Nice summer get away, new piers, double lot, forever wild Woods across the street make for a private location!

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West Stoner Lake Waterfront Lot! Offers wanted! APA says ok to build an environmentally friendly cabin!Quiet lake with State land & Snowmobile trail access!

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Southern Adirondacks! 25 Acres- $375,000 Sit back and enjoy this wonderful 3 bedroom 2 Bath Home! Lots of room to roam inside and out! Radiant heat, custom kitchen with beautiful Tile floors. Sunroom overlooks the blueberries and apple trees, outdoor pizza oven! Jump in the pool after you’re done playing on your land or enjoying the nearby outdoor activities! Minutes to the Great Sacandaga Lake and Caroga Lakes!

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Caroga Lake! Vacant Land $35,000 Private Road in Caroga- 1.1 Acres 335Ft Road frontage.

Holding tank and well in place! Electric at the road! OK to Build here! Join the E Caroga Association to get on the lake!

Caroga Lake Acreage! $64,000 25 Acres w/ Phone, Electric, and Cable at the road.Woods & stream, Build here to enjoy the Adirondacks! In the East Caroga Assoc. beach boundary for Lake access. 775’vof Rd frontage!!

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West Caroga Lake $185,000 3BR/1BA on quiet street, Deeded access to W Caroga Lake NO HOA! Neat and clean, very spacious rooms, lovely front porch, and is move in ready!

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Private Custom Log Cabin on 59 Acres! $365,000 This home is just fabulous. Year round living in total seclusion. 2BR/1BA with open living, dining room, kitchen, full basement to add more living space. Drilled well, modern septic. If you want to get away from it all You can do it here! Just 13 yrs old. Located in the Town of Bleecker.

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COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FORT PLAIN NY

$349,900

12 Hancock Street - A true institution with only 2 owners in 30 years, this meticulously maintained diner continues to be profitable year after year. The earning potential is endless if you’re committed to doing the work. Pride of ownership is apparent throughout the property. Recent updates include a new

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Heavenly “GET AWAY” On 1.75 Acres 133 SUGAR ROAD | ST. JOHNSVILLE 2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATH | 1134 SQ. FT. | $76,000 Heavenly “GET AWAY” set on 1.75 acres, located within minutes of the city of Little Falls, NY and the town of Saint Johnsville. Enjoy camping at its best surrounded by nature and close by East Canada Lake and Keyser Lake. Three additional parcels go along with this sale. This is a solid structure with a new roof, woodstove, dug well, septic, propane water heater, and municipal electric. The owner has been astute in the TLC and care of this lovely property.

Call Agent Carol Spisak at 315-269-6933 for your private viewing and enjoy the summer season in your own personal heavenly getaway.

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