All is fine till on the gravy train. Till there is gravy till the brim! The painful part starts when it starts to slow down And typically this happens after one retires from a job/ profession and is perennially short of money! Today we tell you of all the likely scenarios which may need assistance when it’s about senior citizen home repairs! We mention below an entire set of likely problems or areas of concern where seniors home repair grants can be thought of as a means of off-setting precious income.
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Toilets
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Sinks
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Bathtubs
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Showers
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Garbage Disposals
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Ice-makers
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Water Heaters
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Boiler Replacement & Repair
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Faucets (indoor and outdoor)
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Sump Pumps
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Well Pumps
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Ejector Pumps
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Hose Bibs and Valves
Each of the above area is a potential time-bomb if not addressed well in time. Besides availing readily available government grants for the repairs to the items mentioned above, senior citizen residents can also do certain things which can make their life easy:
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Use common sense! Remember – whatever leaves through your home returns to the public water supply.
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Avoid putting objects or materials into the sewer system that could possibly obstruct the pipes.
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Always be sure that the cap on your basement clean-out trap is securely fastened.
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Be sure to contact your water and sewer authority to report any major backup and to avoid sewer main issues.
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Be sure the plumber you hire to work on your site is licensed and bonded.
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Dispose of only natural, biodegradable materials into your plumbing system.
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Use deep rooting trees when landscaping your property. Shallow root systems can grow toward pipes and cause blockages.
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Never dispose of hazardous or toxic substances into your sewer system. Paint thinner, turpentine, solvents, gas, motor oil, and other liquids should be disposed of through your municipal waste authority.
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Disposable diapers, female sanitary products, cotton balls, cigarette butts, and baby wipes all clog pipes and sewer systems. Even if labeled “flushable”, it’s best to wrap this waste matter and place into trash receptacles.
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Cooking oils and grease can build up on the walls of your drain system. Avoid disposing of these materials in your sink drains and toilets.
On the issue of claiming government grants for seniors’ home repairs, what is ideally needed is that the party helping seniors deal with sewer problems ought to have experience in a very specialized areas AND even more important, are authorized by the Government to represent themselves as such.
