Your Heating Before winter: Have your furnace checked and serviced by a licensed contractor

at least once a year, preferably before the heating season begins. Clean or replace the furnace filter on forced hot air systems. Have your chimney checked and serviced by a licensed contractor at least once a year.

Pay particular attention to having build up removed from chimneys servicing wood-stoves and fireplaces.

During winter: Have your fuel tanks filled and keep an eye on levels throughout the winter. Set your heat no lower than 55 degrees as the temperature inside the walls where

water piping is located is colder than the living spaces; open doors to unoccupied rooms to keep an even temperature throughout the house.

Your Insulation: Add extra insulation in the attic to help guard against ice dams. If too much heat

escapes into the attic, it can warm the ice and snow on the roof. When it refreezes, it can cause an ice dam, which can lead to water damage inside your home or possibly even a roof collapse.

Add weather stripping around doors and caulk windows to guard against drafts and heat loss.

Remove screens from windows and install storm windows, if appropriate. Your Utilities:

Check for water leaks and fix problems immediately.

Learn how to shut off your water and know where your pipes are located in case they do freeze; you may be able to prevent water damage.

Source: https://www.travelers.com/resources/home/maintenance/winter-home-maintenance-tips.aspx

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It is always a pleasure!

Linda Sorichetti Sales Representative

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Community Events in Durham

The Sounds of Christmas When: Dec. 11, 2016 1:30pm to 3:30pm Where: Pickering Village United Church 300 Church Street North, Ajax

Holiday Hug Program When: Dec. 13, 2016 12:30pm to 1:00pm Where: Ministry of Finance 33 King Street West, Oshawa

Brunch with Santa When: Dec. 11, 2016 10:30am to 3:00pm Where: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility 2700 Audley Rd., Ajax, ON

Oshawa Generals VS Niagara IceDogs When: Dec. 16, 2016 7:30pm to 10:00pm Where: General Motors Centre 99 Athol St. E., Oshawa

Tim Hortons Holiday Free Skates When: Dec. 27, 2016 11:30am to 12:45pm Where: Donevan Arena 171 Harmony Road South, Oshawa

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From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This year has been one of change for both my business and my family. My business has grown substantially and I would just like to take a moment

and thank everyone for their trust, kindness and support. Referrals are always welcome and

I promise I will treat them like one of the family!

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Office: 905.723.5944

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Market Watch>>>

Toronto Real Estate Board President Larry Cerqua announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,547 home sales through

TREB's MLS® System in November 2016. This result represented a 16.5% increase compared to November 2015.

The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) Composite Benchmark was up by 20.3% compared to November 2015. The average selling price at $776,684 was up by 22.7% on a year-over-year basis.

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In an attempt to keep the holidays on the “healthier” side I serve a lightened up raspberry trifle at Christmas Eve dinner. There is no alcohol in it so the kids can enjoy it too! Light yet rich it will be sure to please everyone!

Ingredients

1 Angel Food Cake - prepared and cut into chunks

1 container Cool Whip Light 2 boxes Light Vanilla Pudding - prepared 1 can Raspberry Pie Filling 2 Packs of Fresh Raspberries Directions In a large trifle bowl alternate layers of angel food cake, cool whip, pudding,

raspberry pie filling and fresh raspberries. Make sure you keep all of the cake covered so that it doesn’t dry out.

Raspberry Trifle

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