Article: Around the House: August

It might not seem like it, but autumn is approaching. Here is a list of things to do around the house in August that will get us one step closer to cooler weather.

-- Call heating service to schedule fall heating system checkup; call propane company to fill tanks.

-- If you smell a musty odor during peak air conditioning season, check ducts for leaks. Repair leaks with mastic -- not duct tape.

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