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When you see the many flags flying on porches and flagpoles across this great country this weekend, remember what that red, white, and blue piece of cloth stands for. To me these words come to mind. "O beautiful for heroes proved-in liberating strife. Who more than self their freedom loved, and f...
07/03/2008
With the temperature hovering around the 100 degree mark don't forget about your outdoor pets. They need plenty of fresh water and shade to cool them down. If you have elderly neighbors check in on them. Make sure they are able to stay cool and hydrated. Stay cool and have a safe summer.
07/02/2008
Concentrated detergents help protect the environment in several ways. A bottle of concentrated detergent, about half the size of a bottle of regular detergent, can wash the same number of laundry loads while using up to 45% less water. The commitment to concentrated detergents by companies such a...
07/02/2008
Determining if a multi-pane window seal has failed Clean the inside and outside of the window. If the window still appears dirty, the seal has failed since the dirt is in the sealed space between the panes of glass. Another method is to take a piece of ice and hold it against the window. If the s...
07/01/2008
There are many things that you can do in your home to help save energy, including those listed here. •     Replace incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs cost more initially but last a lot longer. •    Make sure your doors and windows fit tightly and have weather strip...
06/30/2008
Here is a list of ways you as a home owner can prevent water damage to your home. The home insurance industry reports that water damage in our homes is one of the most frequent and most significant claims in terms of monetary payout. Being proactive in checking certain items can prevent water dam...
06/28/2008
In a world where litigation is the preferred method of resolving even the most minor conflicts, it should come as no surprise to real estate agents that they are increasingly finding themselves named as defendants in law suits wherein purchasers of residential real estate are claiming damages as ...
06/27/2008
Good afternoon everyone, I posted the information below earlier this month and got a few responses. I wanted to post it again and ask the real estate professionals what they think the pro's and con's are. Also would it be something you think would shorten the time the home sits on the market. Tha...
06/24/2008
The first is the explosive potential of hot water heaters. Water, when it changes to a gas (steam), expands 1,700 times! When a thermostat on a water heater fails, the rise in temperature and pressure could continue until the tank bursts.  The superheated water would then instantly flash over int...
06/16/2008
Donald Rumsfeld is giving President Bush his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed." "OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!" His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands. Final...
06/13/2008
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