advice: Today I am Julia Childs...But better looking
- 11/15/10 09:04 AM
The Oxo salad chopper has made chopping salad so much easier for me! My wife eats a lot of greens and preparing salad is not one of my favorite things. This cool knife that looks like a pizza cutter is so cool I can even get the kids to help. It cuts everything for salads including nuts with just a few rolls! I don't even need a separate cutting board or worry that someone will lose a finger. The cool angled handle on the roller is built to work perfectly with the oxo bowl and the rim of the … (3 comments)
advice: How to handle a necessary evil
- 11/12/10 06:06 AM
The necessary evil I am talking about is extension cords! (insert horror music here). Most people don't think twice about these potential safety hazards so I have put together a simple list to use them safely.
1. Don't run extension cords through a doorway where they can get damaged. 2. As tempting as it may be, don't hide extension cords under carpet where you can't see them and they may overheat. 3. An extension cord can be a trip hazard, keep them away from high traffic areas. 4. Never use extension cords end to end. That doubles your risk. … (1 comments)
advice: Quick fix for dirty dirty siding
- 11/11/10 05:00 AM
No matter what the surface, the outside of your home will have dirt and grime build up. Cleaning it is a whole lot easier than you may think. Pressure washing that the pros use isn't always the answer. More often than not you don't need to re paint the surface either. Save yourself some time and money with the following tips.
Mild detergent and water usually do the trick. First, get the surface wet with the detergent and water mixture using a garden sprayer. Grab a soft brush like the kind you use to wash … (5 comments)
If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works? The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps. You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops. Maxed Out Credit Card · Starting score of 780: 25-40 point drop · Starting score of 680: 10-30 point drop 30 Day Delinquency · Starting score of 780: 90-110 point drop · Starting score of 680: 60-80 point drop Foreclosure · Starting score of 780: 140-160 point drop · … (0 comments)
If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works? The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps. You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops. Maxed Out Credit Card · Starting score of 780: 25-40 point drop · Starting score of 680: 10-30 point drop 30 Day Delinquency · Starting score of 780: 90-110 point drop · Starting score of 680: 60-80 point drop Foreclosure · Starting score of 780: 140-160 point drop · … (3 comments)
advice: How 3 things affect your FICO Score
- 10/25/10 04:15 AM
If you are anything like me, you have often wondered how FICO really works? The company behind FICO has published the specific point drops for common missteps. You can find them on the fico website. Here is the breakdown of 3 common financial difficulties and how their specific point drops. Maxed Out Credit Card · Starting score of 780: 25-40 point drop · Starting score of 680: 10-30 point drop 30 Day Delinquency · Starting score of 780: 90-110 point drop · Starting score of 680: 60-80 point drop Foreclosure · Starting score of 780: 140-160 point drop · Starting … (0 comments)
We all know curb appeal is a big deal. Lack of curb appeal can be a big deal breaker. The exterior of your home gives off a first impression. It also protects your living space from all sorts of damage from animals, humans and mother nature. If you are looking to change your home’s exterior but just can’t visualize what you want there is a cool new on line tool from Better Homes and Gardens. http://www.bhg.com/app/colorahome/member/index.jsp Color-a-Home’s website allows you to test various designs and color combinations. Some of the exteriors you can check out on … (0 comments)
We all know curb appeal is a big deal. Lack of curb appeal can be a big deal breaker. The exterior of your home gives off a first impression. It also protects your living space from all sorts of damage from animals, humans and mother nature. If you are looking to change your home’s exterior but just can’t visualize what you want there is a cool new on line tool from Better Homes and Gardens. http://www.bhg.com/app/colorahome/member/index.jsp Color-a-Home’s website allows you to test various designs and color combinations. Some of the exteriors you can check out on your … (1 comments)
advice: Get it checked out if...
- 10/04/10 03:47 AM
Please note that most of the symptoms of mold develop over time. If you notice some of these things are happening in your home or increasing, do something about it. Do not wait.
1. You smell stale musty odors, in the laundry, walls, or bathroom. 2. You have “banging” headaches with no good story behind them. 3. Your towels or clothes smell musty even though they were just washed. 4. Antihistamines are your best friend. 5. You are continually un-naturally tired. 6. You feel better when you are away from home for awhile. 7. You have strange health problems … (0 comments)
advice: 5 ways to fake it until you make it!
- 10/01/10 04:01 AM
There are many situations in business that can send our stress level flying. It can be as simple as a meeting with your boss or a sales call. It can also be something like speaking in front of an audience. Preparation combined with confidence will offer you a great start. Here are a couple of other tricks that may help. 1. Give yourself a break. You don’t have to be perfect. If you make a mistake, smile and continue. 2. Find a way to calm yourself so that you can burn some of the extra adrenaline. Try a few push-ups … (3 comments)
advice: I just had to point and laugh!
- 09/30/10 04:23 AM
Ok, so maybe pointing and laughing wasn’t the nicest thing I’ve ever done but at least I didn’t take a picture and put it on this blog. We take our inspections very seriously and pride ourselves at going above and beyond what most inspectors do. Today that led to one of my inspectors on a roof. He just couldn’t come back down. As a courtesy with every inspection of a 2 story house, we are happy to use a ladder to get from ground level to the roof of the first floor. We then pull the ladder up from the … (3 comments)
advice: ASSOCIATIONS MY DOG BELONGS TO.
- 09/13/10 04:15 AM
It’s true. Some so called “associations” in Home Inspections have certified my dogs. Be wary of an inspector who claims other associations are better than CREIA (California Real Estate Inspectors Association) and ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). CREIA has a 50% failure rate because of the rigorous exam. A CREIA certified inspector, will at least offer technical inspection knowledge that meets the industry standard in California. ASHI is the national standard for home inspection. Make sure your inspector maintains this additional training and expertise for your protection. You can check their credentials at www.creia.org and www.ashi.org. Then again…you … (1 comments)
The Oxo salad chopper has made chopping salad so much easier for me! My wife eats a lot of greens and preparing salad is not one of my favorite things. This cool knife that looks like a pizza cutter is so cool I can even get the kids to help. It cuts everything for salads including nuts with just a few rolls! I don't even need a separate cutting board or worry that someone will lose a finger. 
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