Monthly Archives: February 2013
Right To Know Law
The Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, often confused with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act, is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of governmental bodies in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Green Alternatives For Killing Weeds
How Can You Avoid Cancer Causing Herbicides?
Here’s a few less offensive ideas for use around the home and still be in compliance with Ordinance #631.
- Baking Soda- If you want to prevent grass and weeds from growing in the cracks of your walkways, driveways, and garden paths, keep a box of baking soda in your storage shed. Sprinkle a bit on the concrete when you see a weed, and sweep the baking soda into Continue reading
Check Downspout Connections
Some older homes still have gutters with downspouts illegally connected directly into the sanitary sewer system and homeowners aren’t even aware of it. Please check your home’s gutter drainage system. It may sound as though it does no harm, but it does.
When it rains, the water from your gutters drain into Continue reading
Weed Control – Ordinance #631
Everybody hates weeds. They give an unsightly appearance to homes and neighborhoods when allowed (more…)
Tax Credit With Energy Star Appliances
Just in time for tax season, Congress has given American homeowners and businesses a chance to keep a little more of their hard-earned money. Late on January 1, 2013, the “fiscal cliff showdown” ended with the House passing a bill to avert income tax increases for Americans and large cuts in spending for government programs. What many might not have noticed is Continue reading