Holiday Gift Guide: Keeping Your Home Strong and Safe

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by Rather Square
Don’t forget to add your HOME to your gift-giving list! We're sharing some gift ideas for that special house in your life. For us, our house is more than just shelter – it’s the hub of our family and our lives, and we want to celebrate it with a present or two under the tree.
This Gift Guide showcases some great tools and materials to protect your house inside and out.
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A. Clear paintable silicone caulk (and don't forget the caulking gun!)
B. Tools to keep your landscaping from growing wild: shears, loppers, even a chainsaw!
C. Protect your exterior decks and porches with a coat or two of weatherproofing sealant
D. A combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector
E. Lead test kit
Seal cracks in your house’s stucco exterior with clear paintable silicone caulk to keep out the elements and prevent further damage.
A chainsaw is a must for any heavy-duty landscaping work, and will help keep overgrown bushes and trees from encroaching on your house.
Since old houses are notorious for containing lead paint, keep several of these test swabs on hand to test painted surfaces before starting any home improvement project. Red means lead, people!
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