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tips: NBC’s Today Show Features AC scams
- 07/22/12 08:16 PM
NBC’s Today Show aired a story about the questionable ethics of air conditioning repair and service during the summer heat wave. Jeff Rosen revealed six out of six air conditioning repair companies charged customers for unnecessary work, repairs and parts.
7 Tips to Guard Against an Air Conditioning Repair Rip-Off
· Educate Yourself:People are taken advantage of because they are uneducated on the subject matter of air conditioning repair and appliance repair. If a repair man informs you of a broken part, and the name of the part doesn’t sound right, it probably isn’t. Go online and research the repairs and parts.
· Ask a friend:Friends … (4 comments)
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tips: What 10 Ingredients Make Up a Good Tenant?
- 06/27/12 02:51 PM
I found this article written by By John Nuzzolese on www.thelpa.com , but I had a few things to add to it. Although useful, sometimes these are characteristics you can’t see right off the bat! I’d suggest keeping your eyes open for a few extra things as well.
1) Be careful if they are in too much of a hurry.
2) Be careful if they are living in a motel.
3) Be sure to get a previous landlord reference. This is just a phone call away. Make use of this!
4) Beware of tenants who ask to pay the security deposit in increments. … (4 comments)
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tips: Pool Startup Tips
- 05/11/12 08:27 PM
Every year around this time customers all over prepare to have their swimming pools opened for the season. people sometime need a ‘refresher’ on the in’s and out’s of opening and maintaining a beautiful swimming pool from year to year. Here are a few pointers to get you started on the right foot:
1. Remove all standing water and debris from your pool cover. As obvious as this might sound, we can’t count the number of times a customer has asked us to open their pool….and the cover is FILLED with standing water and leaves from the fall and … (6 comments)
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tips: Trimming Tips for Hedges
- 05/04/12 01:31 AM
Do you trim your own shrubs or do you have a gardener/landscaper do it? I’ve trimmed them w/ the large scissor types, with electric trimmers, but I’ve always wondered if I’m doing it right. If you wonder too, then i have some simple tips for you. If those shrubs in the front of your house seem to be getting a bit too big for you, it might be time for a trim. If when you are trimming you leave giant holes in your bushes, this is the blog for you.
-Most of the time the growth happens in the spring, therefore … (3 comments)
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tips: 10 Tips to SAVE MORE Money!
- 04/24/12 04:26 AM
1. Sell your clutter on eBay or Craigslist.
Start on a weekend in your garage and closets. Take your camera phone and start taking pictures of all the items you want to sell. When you upload all the photos place the ads. You’ll be surprised how much extra cash each week you can make as well as the space you will clear!
2. Clear your Credit Card Debt.
One of the golden rules of financial planning is to clear your most expensive debts first, in other words your credit cards! Try to use the credit cards to obtain Points, rewards, or other types … (0 comments)
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tips: A Few Do’s and Don’ts when Dealing with Death
- 04/17/12 11:05 PM
Death is something most all of us have had to deal with so far in our lives. If you haven’t you will. It’s a part of everything, but it’s never fun. Here are some tips to help you know what and what not to do when someone you know is dealing with death.
1) Do say something…ALMOST Anything.
You can say, “I’m sorry for your loss.” “just wanted to stop by to give my condolences.” “I know you will miss them very much.” You don’t need to talk a long time. In fact, Don’t!
You can send an email or a … (3 comments)
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tips: Don’t Be a Nasty Neighbor!
- 04/15/12 11:41 PM
We all live SOMEWHERE. And most of us call where we live “home”. Most of us also have neighbors. Some of us love our neighbors. Some of us hate them, however, wherever we go we are going to have to deal with people who are also calling a space close to us “home”.
1. Mow your lawn! Seriously. Just mow it. It's not a protected wildlife area. If you can’t roll off the couch to do it yourself, Hire a neighborhood kid!
2. Shut that darn dog up. There is nothing worse than trying desperately to get some sleep and … (3 comments)
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tips: Black Mold Tips
- 03/26/12 11:15 PM
Have you ever wondered how to remove black mold from your home? Black mold removal is the process that you need to learn. If you allow people into your home, it is very important that you get rid of black mold. People can get sick from just entering your home and you may be up for fines and lawsuits if you do not do something about it. You can pay a company big bucks to do a mold remediation or you can follow these tips to do it yourself at home!
Fortunately, the removal of black mold is very easy to … (4 comments)
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tips: Top 10 Tips For Selecting Exterior Paint Color For Your Home
- 03/19/12 11:57 PM
A successful color scheme is a scheme that is pleasant to live with and reflects the moods and personalities of the people living in it. A few tips can help you find a right palette for your exteriors:
1. When selecting exterior paint colors, take the fixed colors into account (like the roof, brick, stonework or any stained wood), and make sure all the colors look good together.
2. Be kind to neighboring properties. Chose colors that won’t clash with the immediate vicinity.
3. A large, boxy house can be broken up by using a trim color that contrasts the … (26 comments)
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tips: Cold Calls Freak You Out? Five Tips to Make them Easier
- 02/14/12 11:30 PM
Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can't bring yourself to pick up the phone?
You're not alone. Here are 5 tips to make it easier.
Tip 1: Change the name
I'm not kidding. Do the words "cold calls" send a chill up your spine? It's no wonder. Whoever created that term didn't know what they were doing. So, change the term, because it's not right. The people you'll be calling are leads.
Tip 2: Be in the right mindset
Are you calling to sell something? If so, put down the phone and start … (5 comments)
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NBC’s Today Show aired a story about the questionable ethics of air conditioning repair and service during the summer heat wave. Jeff Rosen revealed six out of six air conditioning repair companies charged customers for unnecessary work, repairs and parts.
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