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Fans are an inexpensive way to keep your home cool. They work well during the day and night. To get maximum use out of them, leave the doors between adjoining rooms open to keep air moving throughout your home. Make sure you buy them early in the summer, as they are usually sold out when you need them most! To combat humid weather, you may want to buy a dehumidifier. This appliâ€" ance removes moisture in the air by temâ€" porarily cooling it as it travels through the dehumidifier. These portable units are available in many sizes, so shop around To make sure that your roof does not become a penthouse suite for little cnitâ€" ters, install a chimney cap. They are quite inexpensive and can be purchased from hardware stores or woodstove companies. After you‘ve installed the chimney cap, monitor it regularly to make sure it does not become blocked or plugged with debris. Once you‘ve inspected the roof, it‘s time to return to ground level and check your home‘s exterior for cracks and holes. Don‘t disregard small openings too readily, since mice and insects can easily wiggle through them and settle in for an extended visit. Seal up any openings that you discover. Don‘t forget to check for gaps around the windows as well. Open areas under your house and deck can also lead to problems. Skunks are wellâ€"known for building their dens in these sites. Once you close off these areas, you can convert them into addiâ€" tional storage spaces. Once you‘ve ensured that your properâ€" ty is tenantâ€"free, look for any areas that would provide easy entry. The roof is one of the most likely entrance ways for birds and other creatures, so check for missing shingles and decayed roof boards. In addition, keep tree branches clear of your roof to ensure that squirrels and raccoons are not using them to gain access to your property. Garbage is particularly tempting for raccoons that won‘t think twice about venturing onto your property for a midâ€" night snack. So, keep them away by makâ€" ing sure your garbage cans are securely closed. If possible, put the garbage out the day it is to be picked up, instead of a couple of days ahead of time. One of the simplest ways to keep away unwanted house guests is to block off any possible entry points. However, before you seal up these areas, make sure that no animals are already settled in your home. If you discover any wildlife, conâ€" tact your local humane society, or a nature or wildlife group for advice on how to safely return these animals to their habitat. Pestâ€"proofing will not only help you get rid of these animals, but will also preâ€" vent other wildlife from taking up resiâ€" dence, becoming trapped or injured on your property. This is also a good time to make those repairs that have been on your list of things to do for as long as you can remember. So why did these little visitors decide to make themselves at home on your property? Many homeowners don‘t realâ€" ize that an uncapped chimney, loose shinâ€" gles or open vents are a tempting ‘welâ€" come mat‘ for an assortment of wildlife. If your home not only provides shelter for your family and pet dog â€" but also for frisky mice, boisterous birds and other unwanted critters, it‘s time to focus your energies on "pestâ€"proofing." â€"age price up by more than 10%. For 1994, expectations are for average price increases for provinces to range between 0 and 4%. PESTâ€"PROOFING Roof is entrance for many unwanted critters (Continued from page 8) KEEPING COOL SEALING OFF ENTRY POINTS st ways to keep guests is to block points. However, If central air is out of your price range, a window unit is a less expensive option. You can install your own small unit for as little as $300 or have one installed for as much as $1,400. 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