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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://orop.com/Community/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Tips and Tricks</title><link>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/default.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Build: 61129.2)</generator><item><title>In Case of An Emergency!</title><link>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/archive/2009/03/24/in-case-of-an-emergency.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9db389ec-2176-4ccd-9c70-0c367728e141:52</guid><dc:creator>TerryD</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/comments/52.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/commentrss.aspx?PostID=52</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;Every homeowner should set up an emergency plan for their house hold. This plan should include a list of emergency shutoffs and other important items in the house to be aware of in case of an unexpected situation.&amp;nbsp; You may need to find an expert to help locate, repair or maintain some of these shutoff valves and switches. Tag these items and take a tour with your family or anyone who may be at your home. Take the time to explain what these items do and how to operate the controls. Here is a basic list of some of the items to tag, for a more detailed information contact your local utilities, police and fire departments.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;• &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;Main electrical disconnect Furnace &amp;amp; Air main switch&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;• &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;Water main valve or well shut off Emergency release for garage&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;• &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;Water heater shut off door&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;• &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;Any gas valves or mains Fire extinguishers&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;&lt;FONT face=SymbolMT size=2&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;• &lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS-Bold size=4&gt;Air conditioning disconnect Emergency toolbox&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Provided by Craig Corrales National Property Inspections craignpi@earthlink.net&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;img src="http://orop.com/Community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=52" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description></item><item><title>Watering Tip</title><link>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/archive/2009/03/24/watering.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9db389ec-2176-4ccd-9c70-0c367728e141:50</guid><dc:creator>TerryD</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/comments/50.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/commentrss.aspx?PostID=50</wfw:commentRss><description>&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;Landscaping and a healthy lawn impress buyers! Here is a guide to help you with your lawn.&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;LAWN SPRINKLING GUIDELINES (from the annual water quality report, Medford Water Commission):&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;This should be a handy reference. For their Lawn Watering Infoline call 541-774-2460&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;NON-ROTATING SPRINKLERS: ROTATING SPRINKLERS:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face=ComicSansMS size=3&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;May/September: 44 min May/September 115&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P align=left&gt;July/Early August 70 min July/Early August 175&lt;/P&gt;
&lt;P&gt;Especially Hot Periods 80 min Especially Hot Periods 200&lt;/P&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;img src="http://orop.com/Community/aggbug.aspx?PostID=50" width="1" height="1"&gt;</description><category domain="http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/archive/tags/staging/default.aspx">staging</category><category domain="http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/archive/tags/lawn/default.aspx">lawn</category><category domain="http://orop.com/Community/blogs/tips_and_tricks/archive/tags/watering/default.aspx">watering</category></item></channel></rss>
