Surround yourself with design, renovation and outdoor inspiration at the National Home Show presented by RE/MAX. Shop and save with 700 retailers, get free one-on-one advice from top designers and renovators, learn insider secrets from celebrities like Ty Pennington appearing live Friday, Feb 19 on stage and at the Opening Night Housewarming Party hosted by CityLine. Tour the Eurodale Dream Home, stroll 25,000 sq ft of indoor gardens and sample cocktails with the Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival. And, don’t miss a thing on TV in the Rogers Sports Lodge! Buy your tickets online and save $3.
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I learn something new and interesting every day, it seems.
Today, courtesy of a buyer client, I learned about renting goats. Whodathunk?
It's true, though. Renting goats is becoming very popular, especially for sites that are hard to maintain through traditional means (e.g., steep hillsides, landfills), for fire hazard reduction (goats are voracious plant eaters), developing a weed and brush control program (read about it on Goatworld), among other reasons.
Goatfinder will help you find rentable goats in your area (California is a popular area, not surprisingly, as are Indiana and Washington). And I have now heard that some folks advertise on Craigslist.org. You can read more about Goatfinder here.
So, if there is a need to trim your large yard, pasture/field or other areas and you need help, just do a Google search for Goats for Rent.
Or if you'd rather, just buy a handful. Check on Craigslist or Goatfinder.
If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.
I'll be the first to admit, I didn't really like the previous ReBlog graphic/icon as I felt it was too big. It moved my text around making my posts look funny, and it was completely useless for me as the author of my Blog. The value seemed to only be for the ReBlogger. I know there are still mixed opinions about "ReBlogging" and the value of it, so like "open houses" I'll let that controversy continue onward and upward, but not here.
You'll notice this morning that the ReBlog icon has in fact changed, and in my opinion, for the better. I can finally see who has been ReBlogging my posts. The best part is that now you can also Link to the ReBloggers post to see what they might have said about it, or others that may have commented. Think of all the comments you've been missing about your post that was ReBlogged! :-O
This is a great new feature and I really like the look of the "NEW" and "Improved" graphic. (The AR Tech Team redeems themselves)
You can also ReBlog members posts to appear on your Outside ActiveBlogs. No other Network offers a tool like this, ActiveRain continues to be on the cutting edge of social networking and technology.
HOW TO USE THE REBLOG OPTION:
If it's green it's clean, but if it's Grey with green dots then you've been REBLOGGED!! To ReBlog another members post, just click on the ReBlog button. To view a ReBlogged post and the ReBloggers comments or additions, just click on the green dots below the button. (Just fyi...You cannot ReBlog your own posts) To add the ReBlog option to your Blog posts, when creating the post, just put a check mark in the box that says: then submit post.
HERE'S THE NEW REPORT YOU GET FROM YOUR REBLOGGED POSTS:
IMO - A ReBlogged Post is one of the finest compliments you can give another ActiveRain Member!
I never thought I'd say this, but now I don't mind going back to all my posts and adding the ReBlog option to every single one of them. Especially now that I can see who has ReBlogged me, and what they had to say. Now we can follow the chain and threads on our ReBlogged posts, and the new face-lifted graphic won't affect the layout or design of our posts. I personally like the change and want to thank our guys for listening to the community and for making it happen. Kudos Gents!! :-)
If there were one single Blog post on AR that should be Reblogged by every member here, I'd say it's:
This weekend (December 5th and 6th) Habitat for Humanity Toronto is hosting a gingerbread house build to help give Toronto families a Hand Up, not a Hand Out.
You can purchase a kit on the Toronto Habitat for Humanity website. These kits can either be picked up for you to enjoy at home, or you can book a time to decorate at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. If you don't have time to decoate one yourself, why not look into their eBay auction of Celebrity Gingerbread Homes.
Habitat for Humanity is a cause we at casaGURU strongly support. Through casaGURU Cares, with every free registration to casaGURU.com, we make a donation to the closest Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Plus, I'll be out doing my part by decorating some gingerbread this weekend :)
Green Homes Are The Future And The Future is Now...
Forty percent of all the energy used in our country is consumed by homes and buildings. That’s 25% more than all the energy consumed by the 60+ million vehicles on the road (U.S. Department of Transportation). That alone is enough to consider a green home.
The average home releases 22,000 pounds of Carbon Dioxide emissions every year which is twice as much as the average car.
So what is the solution?
How about a green home and a hybrid vehicle
I am a certified EcoBroker specializing in Energy Efficient green homes. If you or someone you know would are interested in a Colorado green home, I can help.
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It is filled with tips from energy, renovation and real estate gurus you can find on casaGURU.com plus lots of money saving rebates for Winter Home Maintenance and Energy Efficient Upgrades.
This is the 13th anniversary of the Reel Asian International Film Festival.
This is Canada's premier Pan-Asian Film Festival.
It brings together the film makers and the film lovers from all over the world.
Five special days of films, parties, seminars, exhibitions, and special events.
The films shown will be from the East and South-East Asia, with a focus on Asian Canadian work. All films that are not in English are sub-titled.
Ticket prices range between $5 and $10.
The Opening and Closing Galas will be held at the Bloor Cinema, at 506 Bloor Street West (around the corner from the Bathurst subway station, at Bloor & Bathurst).
The Festival screenings will be held at the Innis Town Hall (at St. George). You can go to the St. George subway station, and walk south for a few minutes.
Youth Screenings will be held at the NFB Cinema, at 150 John Street, at Richmond. You can take the #501 Queen Streetcar to John Street.
For additional information, please call 416-703-9333.
Photos courtesy of Reel Asian International Film Festival.
For more information, or to buy a membership or make a donation to support the growth of Asian Cinema in Canada, go to www.reelasian.com and click on Membership & Donations.
Are your energy bills skyrocketing? With home heating costs skyrocketing and winter approaching, we’re all looking for simple and inexpensive ways to cut our home heating bills. Here are some cost cutting tips - inexpensive ways to help reduce your energy bills this winter.
Clean Your Furnace – Though this might not be the cheapest way to save on heating costs, it is one of the most effective. A clean furnace is an efficient one. Make sure to service yours regularly. At the very least, change the air filter, A dirty air filter will block the airflow from your furnace and reduce the furnace’s life expectancy.
Use Compact Fluorescent Lighting– CFL bulbs use less than half of the energy of incandescent bulbs and last a lot longer. The choices, price and quality of the light available in CFL bulbs has improved greatly over time so if you’re not using it yet, start - and watch your electricity usage go down.
Install and Use a Programmable Thermostat– Program the thermostat to match your lifestyle. Why heat an empty house? Lower the heat during the hours that your family is at work/school or asleep. Make sure to get one with different settings for night/day and weekday/weekend.
Seal Air Leaks – Drafts are an indication of air leaks. Seal then with caulk or weather stripping to prevent the heat from leaving the house and the cold air from getting in.
Use Your Ceiling Fans– A fan can draw warm air through your home and help keep it warm.
Use Washing Machines and Dishwashers Wisely – Try and do full loads only. If you don’t run full loads you’ll need to run the appliances more frequently and will be wasting energy in the process.
Keep Shades Up and Blinds Open –Take advantage of the natural daylight and solar heat that naturally comes from the sun through your windows. This will cut down on the amount of light bulbs and heat running all day.
Insulate Your Water Heater – This will help your water heater retain heat and will reduce your energy bill over the course of the year. Of coarse, when you need to replace your water heater, as with all your appliances, make sure to buy an energy efficient model.
Turn It Off– If there is an appliance, light, television that you’re not using, make sure you turn it off. Why waste electricity on things you’re not using.
Turn it down - Of coarse the best way to save on heating bills is to turn down the thermostat – even a couple of degrees can make a big difference.
We don’t really have to give up all the gadgets we love in order to start saving energy in our homes. Just by making some simple changes in our habits and energy usage we can have a positive impact on our home budget and a positive impact on our environment as well
Photos - CFL by Dano, Thermostat by MickWright, Water Heater by JohnCarl Johnson
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Wal-mart is by far the largest store on the planet.
Wal-Mart sells more FOOD than Kroger and Safeway combined,
92% of everything Wal-Mart sells, comes from China.
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