In This Issue: Message from the Editor | Spring Maintenance Checklist - Part 2 | I Love Hamilton | Sam’s Monthly Maintenance Tip | Recommend a Business

 

 

Message from the Editor

 

I Highly Recommend to continue our new series: Sam's Monthly Maintenance Tip, brought to you by Sam's Total Car Care Centre. Each month we will have information about how regularly scheduled maintenance can improve the performance of your vehicle. From spark plugs to fuel injectors, if there is something about your car that you would like to learn more about, just ask Sam!

 

This month, we have an Outdoor Indoor Spring Maintenance Checklist prepared by Aub Jobs, your painting and repair handyman. We also have exciting information about a new game sponsored by the Canadian Diabetes Association.

 

Finally, we would like to welcome the following businesses that have been highly recommended and encourage you to visit their listing:

 

• Brenda Jackson, Registered Massage Therapist
• Dr. Lang from the Glen Abby Dental Office in Oakville
• The Hamilton branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association

 

Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter!

 

 

Outdoor Spring Maintenance Checklist

 

• Look for sagging gutters, loose window frames or siding, deteriorating concrete or brickwork, missing/damaged roof shingles, or water damage under eaves or soffits. Schedule repairs promptly.
• Inspect your wood siding and trim for paint that is lifting or peeling, for splitting wood or areas where the wood grain is separating ("checking") from water getting into the wood.
• Have a professional painter waterproof and paint your wood siding or power wash your vinyl or aluminum siding.
• Check foundation walls, floors, concrete, and masonry for cracking, heaving, or deterioration.
• Hook up the garden hose and inspect it for cracks or leaks. Replace old washers.
• Check lawn sprinkler system for leaky valves and exposed lines.
• Clean the garage and bring out the garden tools and lawn mower.
• Wash exterior windows, screens, and windowsills; repair any winter damage.
• Remove storm windows or doors, and replace with clean screens. Tighten or repair any loose or damaged frames and repaint; replace broken, worn, or missing hardware; tighten and lubricate door hinges and closers.
• Power wash, sand and reseal your deck before it is exposed to the heat. Hammer in any loose nails, or replace them with galvanized deck screws. Replace any broken boards or rails.
• If you are thinking of adding a porch or deck, now is the time to call a professional.
• Set up patio furniture.
• Check antenna and satellite dish supports.
• Clear away fallen branches and leaves. Use a mulching mower to spread clippings evenly over the lawn and fertilize naturally. Loosen the soil around perennials; plant annuals or a vegetable garden. Prune shrubs and trees. Spread mulch around shrubs and flowerbeds for a clean looking yard.
• Remove debris that may have settled in gutters during winter.
• Ensure that the downspouts are directing water away from the foundation of your house.
• Check the central air-conditioning unit for debris and obstructions; vacuum the main condenser coil on top of the unit.

 

For help with your spring maintenance checklist, contact Aubrey Boothman of Aub Jobs.

 

 

 

I Love Hamilton

 

The Canadian Diabetes Association in Hamilton has sponsored a new game to support Juvenile Diabetes. I Love Hamilton is a trivia game for hometown enthusiasts in the City of Hamilton! The game is available for just $29.95 plus tax at these retailers:

 

• Canadian Tire
• Dell Pharmacies
• Zellers and The Bay
• Big Al's Aquarium & Pet Services
• Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
• Bayshore Home Heath Care
• Canadian Thunderbirds
• Canadian Diabetes association Office
• Fab - U - Tan Tanning Studios
• Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club Retail Outlets
• Mountaineer Movers
• Canada Marine Discovery Centre
• Hamilton Harbour Boat Cruises
• Tourism Hamilton
• The Optimist Club
• Cleaning House Club
  

 

 

Sam’s Monthly Maintenance Tip

 

Brought to you by Sam’s Total Car Care Centre, 956 King St. East in Hamilton

 

Brakes


Your brakes are a critical function on the car. Replacement of your brakes depends largely on your driving habits and the quality of the brake pads.

 

Brake pads need to be replaced due to uneven wear, and a breakdown of the material. Each time you break it causes friction and heating – by selective a higher quality material, such as ceramic, you will have longer lasting brakes.

 

Some signs that your brake pads need replacing are:

 

• Vibrating
• Squealing
• Grunt sound when you stop
• Longer distance required for braking (sometimes known as spongy brakes)

 

It is very important that you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for your vehicle. Check the owner’s manual for the scheduled brake inspection (given in km or age of your vehicle).

 

 

 

Recommend a Business

 

I Highly Recommend is a directory of local small businesses in your community. We are built on a network of trust and rely on your recommendations and referrals. If there is a business that you highly recommend, be it product or service, please contact us.