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Unlike doing the laundry itself, however, staying safe in the laundry room need not be a major chore. • Clean the lint basket in the dryer regularly. Lint buildup can reduce the dryer's efficiency and be a fire hazard. • Wherever you install your washer and dryer - whether it's in the basement or another room - make sure you install a smoke alarm as well. • If your laundry room shares the basement with the furnace, avoid hang­ ing clothes, or storing laundry products, such as bleach near the furnace. where they can create fire hazards. • Watch your step while carrying laundry, especially if you have to take the stairs. It's better to take two small loads, so you can see where you're going over the top of the laundry basket and avoid tripping. It's also not a good idea to locate the laundry hamper or basket on the stairs. • Like all major appliances, your washer and dryer should be properly grounded. Ensure you have the proper sized fuse or breaker switch installed. 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With the opening of the xeriscape garden, Regional officials believe the concept could serve as an alternative model to traditional seasonal plantings. The Xeriscape gardening technique essen­ tially involves the selection of drought-tolerant or low water consumption plant materials for use in the design of landscape features to min­ imize the need for regular irrigation or water­ ing. Plant species suitable for Xeriscape Gardens are generally non-traditional but readily avail­ able from commercial sources. 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