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My Word by <NAME> Hello Friends, When I was a kid, one of my favorite things about summer was taking a break from school homework. How about you? Actually, though some think there’s more now, I saw recently that students are getting the same amount of homework today as they were 30 years ago. Maybe it just feels like more these days because families are so busy! For me, “home work” has a different meaning now. I have the privilege of working in the homes of people very important
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— Article Archive — How to Protect Your Property During Lightning Storms
Summer lightning storms are
dangerous for people and property. So, by all means, take precautions to protect yourself and your family when they pop up. For example, if you’re out during a storm, get your family inside a protective structure, stay away from windows and don’t touch anything electrical. Now, as for your property? You should take those precautions before the storms occur. Power surges from a lightning storm can send a sudden increase of voltage flowing through your electrical circuits. The result is that they can damage appliances of all sizes – your refrigerator, your air conditioning system, your washer and dryer, as well as your highpriced home entertainment system.
Install Surge Protection. To protect your investment, be sure to install surge protection on your major appliances and electronics equipment. Computers, land-line telephones, cable lines and pretty much everything else that runs on an electrical circuit can benefit from surge protection. The wide range of price and protection levels may be confusing. We can help you with whole-house surge protection. Just call. And one more thing to remember: Unplug During Storms. While stormy weather can create power surges, weather conditions can also cause power outages. Your property faces another surge vulnerability when voltages suddenly flow during a return to power, so it’s recommended that you unplug major electrical appliances to protect them when electricity is returned.
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DIY Alert: Projects You Shouldn’t Try on Your Own
Be careful that your next “do-it-
yourself” project doesn’t end with the all-too-common “I shouldn’t have done that” regret. The untrained face a range of issues, including misuse of power tools, falls from heights or misjudgments about electricity and plumbing. Turn to a pro for: Roof Repair – One misstep could send you spiraling toward the ground. Next stop: the emergency room. Tree Removal – Possible misjudgments include interference with power lines, large objects falling in a surprising direction and sharp blades that don’t distinguish between trees and people. Plumbing Work – Only let pros work with your water-supply lines and your water heating system. Even small mistakes can lead to damaged pipes or water-damaged walls. Electrical Work – Here’s great advice for how to avoid fire, electrical shock and code violations: hire an experienced licensed electrician for your electrical projects. This is especially critical when extending electrical circuits or adding new ones.
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While some electrical projects can be tackled by a skilled DIYer, you need
a pro for projects that put your property and person at risk. If you make a mistake with electricity, you don’t always get a second chance. So don’t interfere with your electrical circuits or try running new cables. Consequences could be costly to property, as well as cause serious or lethal injury to yourself. Electrical work is also governed by strict codes you don’t want to violate. Call us for help.
Is your doctor’s terminology often more complicated than your actual condition? It’s not uncommon to leave the doctor with a serious case of misunderstanding. This list can help you translate common doctor-speak into plain English…
Switch it. Plug it. Click it. The electronic devices your family enjoys for work, school, entertainment and connecting came along after most homes were built. Let us come out for a friendly, free review of what’s being switched, plugged or clicked. We can add wiring quickly and safely. Call <COMPANY> at <PHONE>.
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The Doctor Says: ATYPICAL Layman’s Terms: Your condition or lab-test results are not completely normal. This can be good or bad – it
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Caring for Your Car
Don’t forget to give your vehicle the same attention you give other parts of your life. Proper maintenance can keep your car going for thousands of miles…
Windshield Wiper Blades: change every 6-12 months; cost $10-$20 per blade
Brake Pads: change every 50,000 miles; cost $50-$100 Tires: change every 45,000 miles; cost $50-$400 per tire Air Filter: change every 30,000 miles; cost $15-$50 Battery: change every 5 years; cost $60-$150
really just means that your symptoms are different.
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Get Your Green On
The Doctor Says: LESION Layman’s Terms: A spot in your organ or tissue that was caused by injury or disease. It can either be a benign relic from previous health issues or should be further investigated. The Doctor Says: NODULE Layman’s Terms: Usually not harmful, a nodule is a response to an injury when a small clump of cells form on some tissue, such as a tendon or muscle. The Doctor Says: CHRONIC Layman’s Terms: Your issue comes and goes regularly over an indefinite period; it is longstanding. This usually is used to describe degenerative diseases. These common terms may help you better understand what your doctor means, but your best option is always to ask as many questions as you need to understand and feel comfortable with your healthcare.
Good for Nothing That’s what things in the mail are often worth, but not this… This ad gets you $25 off your next repair bill. So your wallet gets some help while our repair professionals get your system up and running. And that’s good for a lot. Call <COMPANY> at <PHONE>. ©2014
The freshest, fastest way to
consume all of those delicious nutrients from greens is in a smoothie. Plus, it’s a good gateway drink for kids who aren’t so thrilled about the thought of veggies. Try these tips for the best results on any green smoothie. Liquid First Blender blades can move more freely when surrounded by water or juice. Next, add your choice of
greens, and top with chunks of fruit or vegetables. Start Slow For blenders with speed levels, start it on low, then work your way up to high or a puree. For blenders with function buttons, pulse a few times before switching to puree mode. Thicken It Up Add ice to the blender for your desired consistency.
— BUCKLE DOWN — Order an appraisal by going to findanappraiser.org for a nearby location.
Insure Those Valuables
Think filing a claim with your
homeowner’s insurance provider will fully replace your missing goods? Most policies have limited coverage on certain items and not all policies cover accidental loss. Get coverage by following these simple instructions… Select the item to be insured.
Request a personal property floater from your homeowner’s insurance provider. This covers appraised items if they’re damaged or lost. Store all receipts and appraisals in a fireproof box. If your item is stolen, lost or destroyed, you can file a claim on it. To ensure that you’re reimbursed for the full value, file your claim as soon as possible.
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I know you want to stick to a budget, so I give you estimates in advance and show you ways you can save. And you want a team you can count on. That’s who we are. Call when you need us.
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