Homeowner Maintenance Manual

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Waiting to Landscape If you leave bare soil without landscaping or ground cover, it erodes. Correcting erosion that occurs after closing is your responsibility. Weeds Weeds will appear in your new lawn whether seed or sod is used and if your yard is left un-landscaped, it will quickly begin to show weeds. When soil is disturbed, dormant seeds come to the surface and germinate. The best control is a healthy lawn, achieved through regular care including fertilization, pest and weed control on an annual maintenance program.

MARBLE (CULTURED) Homeowner Care and Maintenance

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Cultured marble is a modern product, which adds style to your home. Proper maintenance of cultured marble is similar to the maintenance needs of fine wood. Remove spills immediately to avoid stains. Do not use abrasive cleaners on your cultured marble counter tops. Most food and drinks are acidic and can etch the finish on the marble. Do not place any items, which may scratch the surface directly onto the counter top.

MI LDEW AND MOLD Homeowner Care and Maintenance

Mildew and mold are fungi that spread through the air in microscopic spores and occur naturally in our environment, both inside and outside of the home. Mildew thrives on wet or damp surfaces where organic material is present such as dirt, wood or dust. On siding, mildew or mold may look like a layer of dirt. Cleaning mildew from your home is your responsibility.

PAINT AND STAIN Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Avoid abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or scrub brushes. Flat paints show washing marks more easily than gloss paints do. It is often better to touch up marks on the paint rather than washing the paint.

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