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If you’ve been procrastinating, gazing

at the deck that needs sealing or the

drain that needs cleaning, the jig is up.

It’s time to begin annual home improvement and repair projects — after all, you no longer have to worry about being driven back inside by snow, sleet and freezing winds.

The following tips will give you a head start on handling common warm weather fix-up projects.

Some of the tools and supplies you’ll need can be found in grocery and drug stores; others are readily available in hardware, paint, garden and department stores.

If your home has wood decks, steps or railings that are exposed to the elements, add weather-resistant coatings every two or three years — particularly along traffic paths.

New wood coatings are easy to apply, restore sheen to the grain and

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