Lane Myer: She only speaks French, Roy. She doesn't speak imbecile.
I need to take a break from these birthday posts to tell you, I'm not an idiot. I realize that this may come as a shock to some of you, but it's true ... . So I took a look and saw an ad for duct cleaning, and realized I hadn't cleaned my ducts in...8 years ... a with coupon $45 duct cleaning. No biggie, right? First sign I was in trouble, the guy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 02:59:14
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“Run kids, we’re recycling!”
In certain situations, CFLs are great. But they should not be marketed to replace every bulb in our house ... mercury. If one breaks, follow the simple guidelines posted by the EPA: Before Clean-up: Air ... -air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one. Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces Carefully [more...]
Date: 2008-06-27 02:26:05
A Geek's Chore List - Don't Forget to Dust-Off
On Thursday this week I assisted a client in moving their three production servers from a downstairs open office to an upstairs semi-closed ... with a thorough cleaning and its own climate controls and HVAC system The client is an HVAC company ... location of the servers was just inside the office door from the machine shop, where they draft [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 01:06:23
Holiday Gift Tags
needing a new computer and so on and so forth, I was aiming to decorate the outside of the house for free. Actually, almost free, since we already bought a beautiful wreath from our friends whose son is in Cub Scouts. And, since I hate to be rushed during the holiday season (and the dirt in our planters freezes once the weather is too cold) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 12:00:01
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:36:22
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:31:50
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:39:37
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:57:18
Be Safe While You're Saving the Planet!
You're recycling, you're offsetting your carbon footprint, you're even changing all your light bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL's) ... -air heating/cooling system.Clean Up on Hard Surfaces- Carefully scoop up the glass pieces and powder ... .- Use sticky tape (like duct tape) to pick up any remaining glass fragments and powder.- Wipe [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 07:00:00
Bringing Anodizing In-House
Shops commonly outsource non-machining operations because the envisioned cost and learning curve make it seemingly impractical to bring those processes in-house. They’d rather leave heat treating, laser welding and other such processes to vendors with the expertise and the right equipment, and concentrate on their core compentency— [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 01:31:58
How to clean up a broken Compact Fluorescent Light bulb
The HappyPete is a Klutz Foundation offers the following “Oops! Pete’s News you Can Use” item. ... , EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines: 1. Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room ... forced-air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one. 2. Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:40:09
TX Representative Figures Out That Banning LIght Bulbs MIGHT Not Be Constitutional
I underestimated the Congress critters. Although this might be an accidental rubbing of two braincells together, ... recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines: Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room Have people ... a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more. Shut off the central forced-air heating/air [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 10:47:08
Does Your Dryer Exhaust System Meet Safety Standards?
By Horatio Chiorean Most people have good intentions when it comes to having regular maintenance done on their appliances ... or in the basement, the dryer duct will be longer as it leads to the vent outside. The dryer duct is the exhaust system that carries hot air, moisture and lint from the dryer drum to the outdoors. A longer [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 11:34:31
Second Attempt (#198)
7. Help me to drop the things clouding my vision and see more clearly, that I may recognize it when you are near. 6 ... nose? It is cleaning the air in a very limited space. If the space was not enclosed, the machine ... this thing. I turn on the machine and there is a hissing noise. I look and some of the air is escaping [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 10:29:16
Agriprocessors abused workers as young as 13
The wingnut meltdown is proving to be more pervasive than I would have thought. After decades of having the press lap up their lies, I think they’re unsure what to do now that American are, basically, ignoring the media. Steve Benen analyzes McCain’s disgraceful new campaign ad, [more...]
Date: 2008-07-27 15:34:32
What To Bring To College
Yet Another College Survival Guide: What To Bring To College It doesn’t matter what year you are, or whether or not this is your third school. Packing for college can be the longest six hours of your life. I say six because I’m assuming you’re like me, and you waited until the last possible minute to pack the car for school [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 12:18:00
PC Maintenance Guide
"Take good care of your PC, and it will take good care of you ... , climate-controlled environment, an annual cleaning should be sufficient. But in most real-world locations, such as dusty offices or shop floors, your system may need a cleaning every few months [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 02:11:07
Not in my home
Wow. I just came across the EPA instructions for disposal of a broken CFL (compact fluorescent) lightbulb: Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room Have people and pets leave the room, and don't let ... minutes or more. Shut off the central forced-air heating/air conditioning system [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 20:04:58
What you can do to help your appliances last longer
Do you vacuum the dust from the compressor coils of your refrigerator several times a year? Do you remove the lint from your dryer's lint filter after each use to keep air flowing freely ... . Washing machine Remove grit from screens where the hoses attach to the water supply. Don't load [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 21:57:34
Have Oliver Heating & Cooling Install Your Furnace Properly
A furnace is not a stand-alone appliance, like a refrigerator or washing machine, ... Commercial Maintenance Agreements Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Cooling Tower Service Building ... Duct Cleaning Forced Air Systems Heat Pump Installation, Service, and Repair Geothermal Installation [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 15:17:31
OG, Shmoe and me: My stupidest photo shoot ever
Of all the questions I’m asked by car owners and readers alike, there is one that I cannot quickly answer: “What’s the toughest shoot you’ve ever been on?” I think back on rain delays, traffic tickets I’ve had to pay for (from a park ranger, no less!) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 14:11:20
What to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks
What to do if a fluorescent light bulb breaks Posted in Business, Community, News on July 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm by Community Editor Vivian Silvestri Before Clean-up: Air Out the Room • Have people ... Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more. • Shut off the central forced-air heating [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 17:52:35
HERE. Step 2: I then added to the yeast mixture the sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and 5 cups of the flour. I stirred this until it was mixed well ... from one to two hours. Step 5: I punched down the dough, kneaded it for one minute to get the air [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 20:06:28
TCT Daily Podcast #269 You Light Up My Life
Today’s Totally Cool Tech: Incandecent vs CFL vs LED lighting - The Real Cost (via SmartHome.com ) ... light bulbs. Please Note: LED Bulbs are not Dimmable Photobucket Before Clean-up: Air ... -air heating/air conditioning system, if you have one. Clean-Up Steps for Hard Surfaces Carefully [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 08:15:19
Babies Showers & Belly updates!! Family visits & Parties!! Punkin Carving & weekend projects!!
I've been meaning to update my blog about all our latest events and thought today was appropriate because it's a very quiet, slow day in our home ... Cheri's. Fall is definitely in the air! We had 'punkin' everything....food, decorations, carvings, music [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 23:20:29
Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code?
by Horatio Chiorean How often do you have your appliances professionally inspected for safety? ... If your dryer is located on an upper floor or in the basement, the dryer duct will be longer as it leads to the vent outside. The dryer duct is the exhaust system that carries hot air, moisture and lint [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 15:21:12
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:42
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:51
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:07:26
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:38
Priscilla Davis' Space: Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home
Priscilla Davis' Space: Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home Did you know that the average family spends close to $1300 a year on their home's utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted. By using a few inexpensive energy efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and, at the same time, [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 02:22:00
WHAT TO DO IF A NUCLEAR DISASTER IS IMMINENT!
~~~ IF YOU ARE READING THIS ON-LINE, PRINT OUT SOME HARD-COPIES NOW! ~~~ PDF version for best printed copy is here http://www.ki4u.com/guide.pdf IF you can do so quickly, e-mail the link to this page to all on your e-mail list...www.ki4u.com/guide.htm...with the brief message from you urging them to "Print and Read Now! [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 18:52:00
Exclusive: Backstage Magic At BLT’s “Rocky Horror Show”
by Melissa Malloy I have lived the theater life since I was thirteen [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 00:58:47
36 Ways to Reduce Your Home's Energy Use
With energy prices on the rise, and the sustainability of our environment in question, I thought that it would be beneficial to share some of the energy saving tips that I have picked up over the years. Depending on your location (hot or cold climate) [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 12:18:27
No Port In A Storm
Growing up in the Midwest has its highs and lows. Family values, Abraham Lincoln, corn, tractors, corn, corn, corn fields, corn.. ... machine/coffee maker. To better understand this story, you have to envision the office. Front door [more...]
Date: 2008-08-25 14:58:23
www.magicyellow.com
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Date: 2008-09-29 11:03:57
Taking a Long Motorcycle Trip
As I sit here thinking to myself what do I pack for a motorcycle trip, my last ride comes to mind. What did I need that I forgot? What did I bring that I never used or should have left at home? What did I bring that I didn’t use, but would never leave home without it? [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 14:53:04
Do I Need a Haz Mat Suit for This? And Other Questions...
The other day, my son was trying to get a clean shirt off of the bar that used to hold worked on bikes in our laundry room and now holds drying ... of tiny broken glass shards. Uh oh. I had remembered that you need to leave the room and air [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 14:55:57
Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code?
Is Your Dryer Exhaust and Vent System Up to Code? Posted By Horatio Chiorean on @ 2: ... to install new dryer ducts when the get a new dryer. An old dryer exhaust system may not be UL compliant ... that screws and fasteners holding sections of dryer ducts together can cause problems. Lint catches [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 20:24:31
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip
As I sit here thinking to myself what do I pack for a motorcycle trip, my last ride comes to mind. What did I need that I forgot? What did I bring that I never used or should have left at home? What did I bring that I didn’t use, but would never leave home without it? [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 15:08:25
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts. We rarely think about them, but the truth is, when left uncleaned, these important ducts could ... Improvement ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: air duct cleaning equipment, air duct equipment, duct cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 05:36:20
Do My Air Ducts Need to Be Cleaned?
by Amy Nutt As a homeowner, you have probably wondered if your air ducts should be cleaned. Air duct cleaning companies are constantly advertising about the need for their services ... critters living in your air if your ducts are dirty. However, the cost of an air duct cleaning is quite [more...]
Date: 2008-07-19 14:30:35
Do You Have the Best Dryer Exhaust System?
Do You Have the Best Dryer Exhaust System? By Horatio Chiorean | November 10, ... and fasteners holding sections of dryer ducts together can cause problems. Lint catches on the protruding screws ... so that there are no protrusions on the inside of the ducts. The parts [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 13:30:35
Energy Saving Compact Flurorescent Light Bulbs
Energy Saving Compact Flurorescent Light Bulbs Reduce energy costs with Compact Flurorescent Bulbs (CFLs) ... . 1. Air out the Room: Open a window and have everyone leave the room for at least 15 minutes. Be sure to turn off your central forced-air heating/air [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 03:13:59
A request to Mr Fix-It: come back and finish the job
Most of us may have face similar predicaments on maintenance services here in the UAE ... a hammer, super glue and duct tape — to address repairs. I have constantly suffered: in Europe [more...]
Date: 2008-06-29 05:58:46
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service By Amy Nutt | August 15, ... in and perform the cleaning service for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something ... and lord knows what else build up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:51:56
Karcher PUZZI AB 84 Carpet Cleaner
... can be suitable for any required cleaning application. Karcher PUZZI AB 84 Carpet Cleaning Machine ... % due to the large air outlet duct. It is also supplied with adjustable feet and clips [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 17:39:53
Cosmoline and the common man
Cosmoline is a grease best known for the use and preservation of firearms by the military, ... phased out in favor of thin film coatings that you can apply by air sprayers, but its lubrication [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 12:53:00
Oh hai, I fixed your old furnace, part 2
part 1 Egon, my trusty furnace, has been running constantly lately. My home is old and poorly insulated, but it’s not normally this bad. It’s as if the furnace can’t keep up to the heating [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:27:16
Energy Saving Laundry Tips
Even with the most energy efficient washer and dryers on the market, ... your family's laundry. Clothes Dryer Exhaust Duct Drafts In many homes, the room with the clothes dryer is the coldest room in the house. Your clothes dryer is connected to an exhaust duct [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 10:10:36
