Protect your home by removing decaying wood, controlling moisture, and cleaning gutters and overgrowth.
—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Suggestions for this zone are to remove combustible items and vegetation; screen vents and fill gaps in or totally enclose eaves; and clear debris from a home’s roof, gutters and deck.
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Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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