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electric: Appreciating What You Have - 09/17/08 09:19 AM
After my power was restored late September 15th, 2008 (Monday evening), I started to wonder how much is taken for granted.   So here is my small list, please feel free to add to the list.
1)  Running water.  How often do you consider the water you use?  Are you careful with it?
2)  … (14 comments)

electric: Electricity Dilemma - 09/15/08 12:11 PM
My electricity dilemma has nothing to do with paying or cost.  It has to do with being without it for over 24 hours.  I am experiencing this right now.  I have been without electric since 8 a.m. Sunday morning. 
At first, the power outage was just a minor inconvenience.  We went out for brunch … (14 comments)

electric: City of Boca Raton Helpful Phone Numbers - 09/09/08 01:46 PM
Here are some numbers that may come in handy.
 
 
Building Permits     561.393.7930
Business Tax Receipts     561.393.7937
City Attorney's Office     561.393.7716
City Clerk     561.393.7740
City Manager's Office     561.393.7703
Code Compliance     561.393.7934
Community Redevelopment Agency     561.367.7070
Financial Services     561.393.7729
Human Resources     561.393.7804
Mayor & City Council     561.393.7708
Municipal Services     561.416.3385
Planning … (0 comments)

electric: 3300 N Mars Avenue -- $44,900 - 09/02/08 11:03 PM
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electric: Buying a home and understanding its Electric - 08/29/08 10:51 AM
Buying a home can be overwhelming.  When you find a home, it is very important to get a home inspection done.  The home inspector will quite often find things that you missed or did not realize.  The home inspector will also go over the electric panel.  For your own education here … (3 comments)

electric: What the heck were they thinking? (electrical) - 08/04/08 07:33 PM
Sometimes I'm just absolutely amazed at what some people think of to do, and the extent to which they will go to do it.
The following picture shows a "renovated" property that didn't use to have a dishwasher. Since the older electric panel was already full of circuit breakers, and replacing … (11 comments)

electric: CHARGE IT !! - 07/29/08 03:27 AM
No I am not talking about my friends the Credit Cards.  I am talking about the new dilema I have had thrust upon me.  Is it just me or do you find yourself in the never ending battery charging cycle. There is my Cell phone of course, & now with the hands … (0 comments)

electric: Save Our Country, Save Our World. - 07/01/08 11:43 PM
                                            Save Our Country, Save Our world.
 
Part 1                   
 
In, "A Bad Oil Habit" blog (you can read it at newhomesbyrichard.com/blog) I spoke of something good coming out of high oil prices. The good is that we are finally waking up to getting off of oil. We are … (4 comments)

electric: Utility Poles Coming Down in Vilano Beach Town Center - 06/14/08 06:24 AM
It seems everywhere you look in the Vilano and North Beach areas of St. Augustine, Florida, utility crews are working. A couple of weeks ago I noticed Powercon digging trenches along the west side of A1A around Villages of Vilano north to about 15th St. They said they are laying conduit to … (0 comments)

electric: I'm back...48 hours without Power, WOW... - 06/12/08 04:24 PM
So, we had quite a storm here in upstate New York on Tuesday evening, lost electricity somewhere between 8 and 9 pm.  Not too uncommon, I figured it was a good excuse to go to bed early and all would be normal the next morning....HA Wednesday morning, still nothing...ok, no toilet … (7 comments)

electric: Sellers Have Records Available - 05/29/08 10:05 AM
Keep a copy of the major utility bills nearby. Many times an interested buyer will ask what the cost for heating, electricity, water/sewer & insurance is for your home. This information is especially important to the first time buyer.Having this information handy will be very helpful to them. Be prepared to … (5 comments)

electric: Motor Scooters Are Popular...What Do You Think? - 05/17/08 09:36 PM
Motor scooters popular in efforts to save on gas
I think Ceil and I are changing our mode of transportation to save fuel: What do ya think?
                                                   
I solved the problem for all my Texas friends....Vespa Scooters...gas or electric. They are fun and economical, economical is the key to this … (26 comments)

electric: Bury Utilities by the Coast? - 05/06/08 07:47 AM
As chair of Scenic & Historic Corridor Management Council and President of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, I am frequently asked about burying utilities along our scenic highway. We get push back from Florida Power and Light (FPL). So in an effort to once again understand this issue, I went … (0 comments)

electric: When The Power goes Out - 04/24/08 10:23 AM
Most power outages are minor, lasting a few minutes or hours. But for those that are longer, taking some simple steps ahead of time will keep food fresh and your family safe.
Skip the candles. It's too easy to drop them if you bump into things walking from room to room. … (0 comments)

electric: Helpful Numbers for Your Move to Atascocita TX | Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams serving the Residents of Northeast Houston - 04/11/08 03:43 PM
Helpful Numbers for Your Move to Atascocita TX | Jeremy Williams with Keller Williams serving the Residents of Northeast Houston Will you soon be thinking about a move to the Atascocita area?  Let this blog be on a stop source for information that will assist you in this transition.  Jeremy Williams with … (0 comments)

electric: Poinciana Realtor Turns Green - 03/28/08 03:30 PM
As of yesterday, Darhlene Zeanwick became one of the only-3,100 realtors in the entire U.S. with Green Leadership certification from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Poinciana's first "Green Realtor."  The research is voluminous.  Green really affects every aspect of life and lifestyle.  For example, do you have any idea … (0 comments)

electric: Lino Lakes Utilities, Basic Information, New Home Owner Resources in Lino Lakes MN 55014 55038 - 03/02/08 09:56 PM
Lino Lakes Utilities     Basic Information
It is a great time to involved in real estate! For more information about my services,guarantees, or how I can help you find your next home, sell your home,  buy a businessor investment property.  Just call me today at 763-548-1418!To view my interactive on-line real estate magazine … (0 comments)

electric: Rethinking the placement of solar panels - 02/14/08 05:46 PM
Why not turn this
Into this?

Growing up in a city built on rolling hills like Mission Viejo, I was always bothered by the fact that homeowners were forced to pay property tax on basically unusable hills they had purchased along with the rest of their home. Well, for … (12 comments)

electric: Thousand Oaks - Magnolia, Texas - Utilities - 01/30/08 10:55 PM
Michael, Thanks for asking for the information.... here it is! Reliant Energy1000 Main Street Suite 1830DHouston, TX 77002
(866) 735-4268http://www.reliantenergy.com/
Hughes Propane and Natural Gas, Inc.31830 State Hwy 249Pinehurst, TX 77362
(281) 356-8241
Charter Communications
2455 Fm 2920 Rd
Spring, TX 77388
(888) 438-2427http://www.charter.com/Visitors/Home.aspx
T&W Water Company
27326 Robinson Rd
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 367-9566
SEWER - SEPTIC … (2 comments)

electric: !! ATTENTION !! "Green" real estate agents - 01/25/08 03:09 AM
!! ASES National Home Solar Tour !!
Alright, so maybe it's a little early to start talking about an event that's taking place in October 2008.  However, I don't want anyone who wants to participate in this event to plan something else and miss out on it.  Also, you may like to spread … (10 comments)

electric: GreenChoice is back in Austin(renewable energy) Come sign up and help save the earth. - 01/03/08 07:32 AM
IT'S BACK. You can now subscribe as of January 14, 2008, Austin Energy again offers GreenChoice to the public.
The GreenChoice charge of 5.5 cents per kWh is fixed until December 31, 2022. It replaces Austin Energy's fuel charge of 3.65 cents per kWh. The average residential customer consuming about 1,000 kWh per … (4 comments)

electric: A $35,000 ELECTRIC SMART CAR. WHAT'S SO SMART ABOUT THAT?? - 12/18/07 07:53 PM
 
 
Word is that the new electric model smart car is going to double the original price.  Who would pay $35,000 for one of these little toys? 
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electric: Agents - do you ever get electrical inspections? - 11/18/07 05:51 PM
I just wanted to take an informal survey - how many agents out there obtain electrical inspections?  I am always shocked (pun fully intended) to see hazardous conditions, loose / frayed wiring, exposed live wires, work that is no where near code, and countless other conditions.  Just wanted to know if this is … (5 comments)

electric: The Night The Lights Went Out In....(name your town!) - 10/15/07 10:42 PM
Living in a community with underground power lines we have rarely experienced in the past 17 years more than a half day without power. We have gas water heat and a gas range so it's not that big a deal...one can always bypass the electronic ignition on the range to eat … (20 comments)

electric: National Solar Home Tour 10/6/2007 - 10/05/07 12:46 PM
For anyone who is considering solar for their home as well as many other "green" housing principles and products, this is an event you can not miss. To my knowledge the event functions like any other open house tour. Simply pick out the homes you'd like to visit and be … (7 comments)

electric: There are two sides...or more...to every story - 10/04/07 08:37 AM
A recent story in the Sarasota Herald Tribune told the tale of a horrible homeowner's association in Palmer Ranch bullying a homeowner.  What a biased account, full of half truths!  They are speaking about my neighborhood...
You can read the story here  http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20070921/NEWS/709210366
Let's see what the truth behind this story is...
A homeowner bought … (4 comments)

electric: Important Phone Numbers For Manhattan, Kansas - 09/29/07 02:49 PM
 
Moving to the Manhattan, Wamego, Kansas Area?  Here are some important phone numbers to have on hand.
Important Numbers for Manhattan, Kansas:
Chamber of Commerce                       785-776-8829
Gas- Kansas Gas Service                       1-800-494-4780
Electric- Westar Energy                         1-800-383-1183
Water- City of Manhattan                      785-587-2480
Phone- AT&T                                        785-776-9239
Park & Rec.                                         785-587-2757
Manhattan Post O                              1-800-ASK-USPS (275-8777)
Voter Registration                              785-537-6300
Driver License                                     785-537-2140
  
Important Phone Numbers For Wamego, Kansas  
Water & … (3 comments)

electric: Daytona Beach Residents Save Money with FPL Program - 08/30/07 09:07 PM
More savings from Florida Power and Light for Daytona Beach area residents!!
All you have to do is sign up for FPL's On Call program.You get a monthly credit on your electric bill in exchange for allowing FPL to cycle off home equipment such as central AC and central heater, electric … (0 comments)

electric: An Unprofessional Experience, Shelton, CT - 08/13/07 07:38 AM
A home inspection I did the other day was like few I have ever experienced. The client was a young woman referred to me from a past client. She was extremely cautious and very apprehensive about buying a home. Because of this she asked a lot of good questions.
Her agent … (13 comments)

electric: Lino Lakes Utilities, Basic Info - 07/29/07 12:31 AM
Lino Lakes Utilities     Basic Information
 
It is a great time to involved in real estate! For more information about my services,guarantees, or how I can help you find your next home, sell your home,  buy a businessor investment property.  Just call me today at 763-548-1418!To view my interactive on-line real … (0 comments)

electric: Most Flippers Stay Away From... - 07/09/07 06:35 PM
I just did a post on things that look good to fix and flippers in the Colorado Springs market, (and I suppose everywhere), but there are a few things that you can't put a cosmetic bandage on. For this reason, there is a very small sub-community among the seasoned flippers that … (0 comments)

electric: Electric Bills - 05/30/07 12:57 PM
Yesterday I received an email from one of my sellers. He was questioning his recent electric bills on a vacant house he owns in Lehigh Acres, Florida. His electric bills were averaging around $35/month. He thought that was pretty high for a vacant house so he wanted to know how he … (7 comments)

electric: THE HIGH COST OF NATURAL GAS & ELECTRIC - 05/06/07 11:16 AM
Affordable ELECTRIC and NATURAL GAS bills are becoming a thing of the past. Sometimes we might think we have no say in these matters, but we do!!! The Citizens Utility Baord created in 1983, is a nonprofit nonpartisan consumer organization fighting for electric & natural gas customers across the state of ILLINOIS.Go to the CUB site … (0 comments)

electric: Your electric bill may be going up and here is why..... - 05/01/07 06:36 PM
It's happening again...thanks to some profit seekers on wall street. Seems the last time people were doing this we had the Enron meltdown not to mention other problems. In the below article the author( who is a pretty smart guy) tells us what is up with this saga again. Remember the … (0 comments)

electric: Edison to Raise Rates in Santa Clarita Area - 07/22/06 10:21 AM
Santa Clarita area electric rates are scheduled to be increased by up to 55% on August 1.This is a double-whammy for the Santa Clarita area, which has been experiencing temperatures above 100 degrees more often than not lately. The rate increase will mostly affect medium to heavy electricity consumers, and there … (0 comments)

 
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