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	<title>Patty Manzi's Tri-Valley Real Estate Blog &#187; Home Maintenance Tips</title>
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		<title>Going Green &#8211; Recipe for a Homemade All Purpose Cleaner</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/03/01/going-green-recipe-for-a-homemade-all-purpose-cleaner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an earth friendly recipe for an all purpose cleaner.
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water and apply with a sponge or spray bottle. Rinse with water. It can be used to clean and deodorize kitchen and bathroom surfaces!]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Cleaning &#8211; A few new ideas</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/02/26/spring-cleaning-a-few-new-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few new ideas to try while getting through your spring cleaning!
1. Dusting with a paintbrush can be an effective way to get into those hard to reach cracks &#38; crevices, etc.
2. Kids smelly shoes? Here’s a solution. Put some tea leaves into a pair of stockings and stuff each into a shoe. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Refresh your Home with a little Spring Cleaning!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/02/23/refresh-your-home-with-a-little-spring-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is on its way here in Pleasanton! Winter is loosening its cold grip, wildflowers are beginning to bloom and sunshine is peeking into windows. It’s time to brighten up, rearrange furniture and welcome the return of warmer weather. A few hours of old-fashioned spring cleaning can refresh and revitalize your home and your spirit!
Where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use your Ceiling Fan to Stay Warm this Winter!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/05/use-your-ceiling-fan-to-stay-warm-this-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WINTER TIP: Use Your Ceiling This Winter and Stay Warm!
Reverse the switch on your ceiling fan to run counterclockwise (reverse; this looks clockwise as you are looking up). This will redirect the warm air from the ceiling and down the walls and into the living space. Run the fan at a low speed so that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feed the Birds and other Winter Gardening Tips</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/02/feed-the-birds-and-other-winter-gardening-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Add garden record keeping to the list of New Year’s resolutions. Make a note of which varieties of flowers and vegetables do best and which do poorly in your garden.
• Avoid heavy traffic on the dormant lawn. Dry grass is easily broken and the crown of the plant may be severely damaged or killed.
• [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Essential steps to conserve energy and save money throughout the winter</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/12/30/4-essential-steps-to-conserve-energy-and-save-money-throughout-the-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) Now that winter has arrived, it’s important to take these four steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency — they’ll save you money and keep you warm, all season long.
1. Insulate
Insulating areas such as attics, basements and crawlspaces can make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.
2. Seal your windows
Use silicone caulk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FREE &#8216;E-WASTE&#8217; RECYCLING EVENT in San Ramon</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/27/free-e-waste-recycling-event-in-san-ramon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to alert you to a FREE recycling event that I heard about yesterday.  
Universal Waste Management is hosting this event ONE DAY ONLY on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 10:00am &#8211; 2:0pm.  It will be held in the parking lot at 2600 Camino Ramon in San Ramon&#8217;s Bishop Ranch.
Here is a list of items that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Water Quality and Changing Household Habits</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/08/05/water-quality-and-changing-household-habits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us may be contributing to water pollution without even realizing it.  Before you exclude yourself as part of the problem, check off which of the following situations might exist at your home.

Leaking, overflowing, or outdated septic tank
Vehicles that leak oil, antifreeze, transmission, or brake fluid
Large paved or impervious surfaces that drain directly into streets [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local Drinking Water Information</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/08/03/local-drinking-water-information/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any community water system that serves more than 100,000 people is required to make its Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) available to customers on a publicly accessible website.
These reports will tell consumers what contaminants (if any) have been detected in their drinking water, how these detection levels compare to drinking water standards, and where the water [...]]]></description>
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		<title>August is National Water Quality Month</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/08/02/august-is-national-water-quality-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us tend to take for granted clean drinking water for our home and gardens.  But the way we design and tend to our landscapes, build and maintain our homes, and dispose of and treat our trash and other solid wastes impacts our water quality.
There&#8217;s  a lot to know about ground water and drinking water quality [...]]]></description>
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