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    It is important to maintain moisture and air in the compost pile. Keep your pile as damp as a well-wrung sponge. Be sure to check moisture on hot summer or windy days. Sprinkle with water when dry. Add air to your pile every two to three weeks. Poke holes through the pile with a broom handle and loo...

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The Week of Monday, May 21

Posted by Suzanne on May 22, 2012 under

Memorial Day weekend is prime time for shopping for new appliances. There are sales going on everywhere in the local “big box” stores as well as smaller appliance retail outlets. How old is the refrigerator at your house? If it’s more than 10 years old it’s past its prime and has turned into an energy-guzzler. Southern California Edison (SCE) has rebates of $50 on qualified Energy Star models, plus SCE will give $35 to pick up the old one - - don’t put it in the garage to store leftovers or beverages!. For more information, give us a call at SBESC (310) 371-7222 and we’ll help you find the list of qualifying models.