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Ask The Pro Newsletter
-Use less energy but still stay warm this winter
-The water we drink
-Picking the best cruise for my children
-Tips from Ace Hardware
-How to find a good contractor
Volume I, Edition 1
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G&H A/C and Heating
Allyson Hoag
Using less Energy this winter won't leave you cold.
This winter you can save money by using less energy-without sacrificing that nice warm feeling
generated by your home's heating system.
MANAGE the Thermostat:
When you come home from work, don't give into the temptation to move the thermostat to a very high
setting to heat the house faster. That doesn't work. Heating systems are designed to pump out a set
volume of warm air per minute. All that happens when you spin the thermostat up an extra 10 degrees
is that the system runs longer, overshoots your temperature mark, and wastes energy. A better way to
manage the temperature is to install a programmable thermostat. Set it to turn the temperature down a
few degrees at night and when no one is home. Then forget about it. Yeah, Yeah, Change the Filter. At
the risk of telling you something you're tired of hearing; replace the return air filter. Dirty air filters
reduce the amount of air flowing through a system and make the furnace work harder to maintain the
temperature. So change the filter every month. Enough said! Rate your System Home heating and
cooling systems typically last for 15 years. When a unit begins to show its age, you have two choices.
You can overhaul the system or replace it. Because heating and cooling technologies improve over
time, a new system designed with newer, more energy-efficient equipment make sense, especially if
your system is 10 or more years old. Professional Preventive Maintenance A qualified professional
should go over your system twice a year. A professional can change the filter, clean up, and inspect the
system to ensure that all the components are working properly.
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Environman
Greg Adams
Did you know the water from our faucet has over 2300 cancer causing contaminants? According to
reports from the "EPA", U.S. water supplies are contaminated with toxic heavy metals, synthetic organic
chemicals, chlorination-by-products, biological parasites and virtually thousands of harmful
contaminants.
In America's' highly industrialized society we use over 80,000 toxic chemicals every day, and over 1000
new ones are being developed every year. We are learning the hard way that all of the chemicals we
use will ultimately show up in the water we drink. There is no such thing as "new water". The planet
keeps recycling the same water over and over. As we use more synthetic chemicals, the levels in our
water supply increases proportionately.
In contrast to popular belief, our water treatment facilities were not designed to take out synthetic
organic chemicals and toxic heavy metals like lead. Municipal water treatment today is essentially the
same as it was over 100 years ago, the water flows through sand beds to remove visible particles and
then bleach (chlorine) is added to kill most of the bacteria!
Never before has the need been greater for quality home water purification. Contact us for more
information on keeping your water safe.
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U Travel
Dolores Loyd
How can I pick the best cruise for my children?
Just like with adults, you want to find the best match in a cruise for the kids. Some cruise lines
specialize in programs for children to draw lots of families. Other lines are better for the adult crowd.
You'll have to do some research to find the best cruise line for your kids. Some cruise lines will have
more for small children, while others will cover the full range of ages. Use the questions below as a
guide to help you find the best cruise for your children.
-Do the cruise line's brochures and web pages look as if they were designed to attract families?
-Do you see items on the ship's menu your child will enjoy eating?
-Do they have a children's menu available at each meal?
-What types of activities do they have planned for children?
-Will the special services and events for children be available whenever I wish to cruise or are they
limited to a certain time of the year?
-Does the ship have a pool just for children?
-Will they show any movies or have special entertainment appropriate for children?
-Will you visit any ports of call your children will find interesting?
-Do they have any shore excursions designed to be fun for kids?
-What types of discount programs are available for children?
-How old can my children be and still be eligible for the children's discount?
-Are discounts available for the 3rd and 4th passengers in my cabin?
-Are cots or cribs available?
-Can I book adjoining cabins?
-What is the minimum age limit for a passenger?
-Does the ship have a dedicated child care center or playroom?
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Katy Memorial Power Washing
Marcus Raif
Is the side of your house turning green? Are little black dots starting to show on the frame of your front
door or on the wood trim above your front door? That is mildew and mold. It can be removed with power
washing techniques.
The most important thing for a consumer to know is that power washing is a delicate process. To do
the job correctly, you need the right chemicals, water volume and pressure. When you hire a power
wash company, be careful of uncertified contractors and make sure you deal with a company that has
experience and the proper equipment, instead of just the cheapest price.
Katy-Memorial Power Washing is insured & professionally certified by the Power Washers of North
America association (www.thePWNA.org) to clean all types of exterior surfaces, using low pressure
chemical cleansers that are designed specifically to remove mold, mildew, algae, and acid rain
pollutants. Our chemical cleaners are safe for children, pets, plants, and the environment.
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Tips From Ace Hardware
The Helpful Hardware Man's Corner - Answers by Lou Manfredini
Q: What pressure would be best for the average homeowner to use for pressure washing various
items outside the house (cement driveway, hurricane shutters, railings, siding, etc.)? I don't want the
pressure to be too strong and cause damage to the items I am cleaning.
A: I would recommend that you get a pressure washer with about 2,000 psi. That will be enough power
to do tough jobs but soft enough to control.
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