tips: Thanks AGAIN Fred the Appliance Guy - 05/13/10 05:49 PM
DISHWASHER & MICROWAVE
These tips reveal how you can get more years out of your dishwasher and microwave.
Average Life Span: 7-12 years Go for powder soap, not gel.Powders easily dissolve in water, while gels create buildup that can eat away at the inside of your dishwasher. Extend life: 3 years Skip the pre-rinse.Leaving small food particles on your dishes rather than rinsing them first will give you a better wash. When enzymes in food interact with chemicals in the soap, it boosts the scrubbing effect. You're less likely to have to re-wash, which eases strain on your dishwasher. Extend life: 3 years Microwave: Average … (5 comments)

tips: Thanks Fred the Appliance Guy - 05/09/10 05:25 PM
 
In talking to our local appliance repairman, I got some interesting insights. 
Did you know that the  Average Life Span of a Gas Range is 17 Years and if your range is electric expect  15 years.
 
Here's some tips to help you extend the life of these expensive appliances; 
 
Protect the control panel. Most stoves made in the last 15 years break down too soon due to the control panel. Why? Because the panel is behind the back burners which causes it to overheat. To nix this problem heat large pots on the front burners only. Extend stove … (5 comments)

tips: Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood - 02/21/10 01:57 AM

1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.
2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.
Are there parks nearby? Is it scenic and visually appealing? Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac? Are the people friendly in the neighborhood? Is the neighborhood clean?  Yards, streets, parks? Are there nice trees and … (4 comments)

tips: Thinking About Buying Your First Home? - 02/19/10 11:47 AM
 
Tips from my Website
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind:
How long you plan to live in the home. If you purchase a home and get a job transfer or decide to move after only a short time, you may end up paying money in order to sell it. The value of your home may not have appreciated enough to cover the costs that you paid to buy the home and the costs that it would take you to sell your home.
The length of time that it will take to cover those … (1 comments)

tips: How to Not Pay Too Much for Your Home - 02/16/10 03:44 PM

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tips: Airdrie Senior a Victim of Fraud - 04/12/09 03:10 AM
Airdrie RCMP members are warning residents to trust their instincts and err on the side of caution in relation to a recent fraud scheme. On April 3, the RCMP was notified about a recent scam occurring in the community in which a senior was conned out of a significant amount of money. The senior received a call at her home from a male claiming to be the employee of a local financial institution. He made inquiries about which local bank he senior used, recent transactions and he suggested there may have been a computer error that compromised her account. He stated he … (1 comments)

tips: CONDO BUYER TIPS - 01/20/09 08:25 AM
Condo buyer tips

Square footage can be measured any number of ways in condominium plans. Don't believe numbers presented to you. If exact measure is important, carry a measuring tape, and work consistently from the inside measure of condo apartments. Divide the asking price by the number of square feet to arrive at dollar-per-foot costs that you can compare.
Parking can be an uncovered stall, a covered stall, indoors but unheated or indoors heated and secured. Its legal status can be either assigned common-area space, or legally-titled ownership. If it is assigned, it should be protected by a formal lease … (4 comments)