Kitchen sink clogs can often be avoided by properly disposing of food scraps.In rental properties they ussually install less then the best because they know that tenant's ussually are very hard on them. By taking steps every day to make sure they are clean and running right can save time and money later.
The top eight foods that will back up your drain are:
1. Egg shells
2. Rice
3. Pasta
4. Grease
5. Potato peels
6. Banana skins
7. Celery
8. Coffee grounds
If you garbage disposal blades should become dull, try putting in some ice cube and grinding them up.
For that funky smell that comes from your disposal try this:
1. Grind up a few ice cubes in the disposal.
2. Follow with cold water.
3. Finally drop a sliced lemon or orange in and grind it up.
But most important to the overall functioning of your disposal is to keep foreign object out of it. Rocks, pencils, wire, plastic and bones should be disposed of in the trash and not in the disposal.
Moving Your Pet
Getting through the emotional stress of moving is difficult enough for adults and children. But what about pets, a species with whom we can't even level? Pet owners are often baffled by their pets' behavior during and after a move. Sometimes it's a personality change, a regression in housebreaking habits or a sudden unexplained illness. Even if you don't notice something that dramatic, there's no question that your faithful companion is feeling stress. How do you move your pet and keep the strain to an absolute minimum -- both to yourself and your beloved pet?
Is That Apartment Hazardous to Your Health?
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that your building will be properly managed and maintained. That includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control. As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are ones you can't even see or smell.
Does The Landlord Have To Clean The Apartment Before I Move In?
QUESTION:What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am concerned about our children's health and the total well-being of our family. Can I report the unhealthy living conditions to the health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or how to go about this problem in a dignified manner.
