Willow Properties
Winter 2008

Be prepared for cold weather
As cold weather approaches storm readiness is a must! Here are some steps to help you get your house and surroundings ready:

• You can start by going around the house and making sure the gutters and downspouts are clear of debris and secured. Overflowing does cause leaking into the house. Send in a work request if they need attention.
  
• Look for loose or weak branches on trees near the house. This will avoid any wind storms dropping those on the house creating any damage.
  
• Please secure or put away any patio furniture, children’s toys, trash cans etc. to prevent gusty winds blowing them across the yard onto the house, windows, etc.
  
• Be sure to rake the fallen leaves off your lawn. If not, the leaves will eventually mat down and form a layer that will retard the growth of your grass.
  
• Disconnect any garden hoses and wrap the outside faucets to prevent them from freezing and having a major leak.
  

Smoke Detectors

It is important to check your smoke detectors on a regular basis. Even if you have just replaced the batteries, it is a good idea to go through these steps to insure that your smoke detector, electric or battery operated, is working properly.
1. Light a candle
2. Place it under the detector and blow it out.
3. The smoke from the candle should set off the detector. If it does not set it off, than the smoke detector may not be working properly. Please contact the office immediately if you discover any faulty detectors.
Remember, taking the easy steps now may keep your family safe in the future.

Helpful Tips

*Be sure not to put anything against the furnaces or hot water tank.
*If garbage disposal is not working properly use a broom stick handle to manually turn the blades, then push reset button. Do not put hand down to turn the blades.
*When using self cleaning ovens be sure to scrape all food off of the oven walls and do not use any cleaner.
*Make sure dishes are wiped off and have no food on them when putting in dishwasher. The food will clog up the drain.

Bacon & Tomato Cups
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“The perfect Super Bowl treat”
INGREDIENTS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon into a medium mixing bowl, and mix with tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise and basil.
3. Separate biscuits into halves horizontally. Place each half into cups of the mini muffin pan. Fill each biscuit half with the bacon mixture.
4. Bake 10 to 12 mins. or until golden brown.

Willow Properties
6514 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

Quick Important Reminders

1. If there have been any changes in your home or work telephone numbers please make sure we have those updates, we may need to contact you for service appointments or emergencies.
2. Please remember to submit all work requests by visiting our web site at www.willowproperties.com and go to “For Tenants” and click on work request or in writing by mail, or through our drop box in the door after hours. Please be very specific and let us know if a workman can enter with a key and how long the problem has been going on. Make sure we have current phone numbers for the workman to get a hold of you.