+ * 70°F (21°C) is a reasonable default for the winter. Remember to turn the heat down to 60°F (or less) when leaving in the morning.
+
+ * The thermostat is located in the Master room downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed,
+ so setting 70°F there causes the other rooms to go up to 75-80.
+
+ * Keep the door to the basement stairs **open** in the winter to let the heat from the furnace flow by convection. Also leave the
+ door downstairs closed to avoid dissipating heat in the rest of the basement.
+
+ * The rusty water in the pipes of the heating system needs to be purged every month. Ask Mariah for a demonstration.
+
+
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+
+== Pets ==
+
+<div class="thumbright">{{pictures/home/mirrorland/polka-bath.jpg | maxwidth=240}}</div>
+
+ * If you're a dog, your owners will be responsible for wiping your paws when you return from the muddy yard.
+
+ * Please don't sit on the couches. Don't beg humans to sleep on their beds.
+
+ * Don't feed any dogs with any food other than dogfood. Ask the owner.
+
+ * Don't leave the Polka alone unattended in the backyard.
+
+ * You're welcome to walk Polka. Use the leash. Carry poop bags.
+
+ * Treat Polka kindly. She's been through a lot. She doesn't like loud or sudden noises.
+
+
+Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit this page.
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