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Sharon Quataert of Keller Williams – November 6, 2010
….For every person who shops at a home improvement store holds the possibility of stirring up much more than dust within their home during any type of repair or improvement which may change the original state of the structure in question.
Activity whether it be of a physical or emotional variety releases a form of kinetic energy which radiates outwards and is subsequently absorbed by any natural material within the immediate vicinity.
Have an argument or make love and some part of that particular moment will find its way resonating into history by way of becoming stored within the earthen material of the average home and building.
But don’t concern yourself over privacy. For should anyone ever manage to trigger a release of your “special moment” either won’t comprehend what it is they are experiencing or if they do you will most likely had already long ago expired from this earthly plane.
So changing anything within a home or building can and has been known to trigger what is first described as a “sporadic haunting” mainly because your dealing with a recently disturbed emanation which is most likely experiencing reorientation as opposed to originally remaining quietly dormant.
Change the original wallpaper and you might disturb a residential ghost.
Replace a door here and there and you may soon begin experiencing those very same doors opening and closing on their own.
Replace or paint a window frame and soon find yourself wondering who was the lady you just observed walk into your kitchen when no one else was home but you.
by J. Burhart & Cindy Lee, Beyond The Normal
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Beyond The Normal – October 30, 2010
Fall is upon us. Now is the time to think about getting your home ready for the winter months. So, before you look for your woolies, mukluks, and flannel sheets, here’s your ‘to do’ list
One of the most important jobs to attack is cleaning the gutters and downspouts. It is the messiest, but most important, job on your to do list. If left full of debris, gutters can freeze up causing structural damage, leaving you with a bigger mess to deal with in the spring.
It is obvious to put all your flower pots and garden furniture away. If you don’t have room in your garage, clean the furniture with a pressure washer, let dry, then cover with a tarp and tie down with bungee cords. When storing flower pots, empty all the soil, and place plastic bags between them when stacking. Clay pots will crack if left filled with soil, and they are so expensive these days to replace. Drain your hose, coil it up and store it inside too. Push your garden tools into a bucket of sand and they retain their sharpness, and will be rust free in the spring.
Here’s a little hint, if you wish to winter over your geraniums. Remove the plants from their pots and shake all the soil off the roots. Bring the plants to your dark basement and hang them upside down. They will remain dormant until spring, then you can bring them out and replant with fresh soil.
If you use rock salt on your walk or driveway, now is the time to buy a couple of 50 pound bags. Empty one bag into a large bucket and buy a large scoop at the dollar store. You will kiss yourself when the cold January winds are blowing and you prepared.
The obvious prep is to check for insulation in your attic space. Go to a big box store, or ask a professional. When your home has proper insulation, you will save many dollars. When at the store, check out kits that utilize plastic window film insulation. These kits are very inexpensive and it’s so easy to apply the film {usually using a blow dryer}. Remember, most heat is lost through the window glass.
Have a professional check your chimney. Purchase a chimney cap to keep critters out. Have debris and nests removed so you are perfectly ready for that holiday fire, contained in the firebox.
Have your furnace cleaned every year and replace the filter. And while you are in the basement, check out your ductwork. Are all connections in tact? Do your ducts need to be vacuumed?
Here is a short list of jobs to do before winter.
Replace smoke detector batteries.
Place an insulation strip under your door.
Wrap your hot water heater in an insulation blanket.
Install a programmable thermostat and keep it set at 68.
Find your holiday lights extension cords and spotlights.
Reverse your ceiling fan’s direction- when the blades turn clockwise, you are forcing the warm air down into your room.
You are now armed and ready for the cold weather. Replace your doormat with a fresh, new one that greets “Welcome… Winter”
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Lana Torre – October 23, 2010
The Landmark Society is an advocate for historic preservation in Rochester and the surrounding area of Monroe, Orleans, Wayne, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Wyoming, Yates, and Seneca Counties. They educate residents of our area about historic resources in the region, promote the revitalization of historic communities, and assist homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and municipalities in their efforts to ensure that historic properties continue to play a vital role in the future of western New York.
The Landmark Society Ghost Walk 2010
Rumor has it that Rochester’s most infamous resident will be returning from the grave to once again protest his innocence – along with other ghosts making the journey from Mt Hope Cemetery, Holy Sepulcher, or other “final” resting places in our community.
They will have plenty to share, as they relive true history-based tales from the less-rosy side of Rochester’s past at The Landmark Society Ghost Walk on Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30.
• Ponder what escaped from that ominous box – you might want to watch where you step.
• Experience the horror of the flames of hell licking at your face – in the High Falls neighborhood!
•She looked so young and sweet – what was she hiding? Everything was so peaceful – until his brother’s terrible scream.
Yes, it’s all real Rochester history … just the darker side.
http://www.landmarksociety.org/
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Call (222-6397) & have your questions answered by our guest, Alternative Heat Expert, Jim Hartsen!
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Williamson Hardware – October 9, 2010
You have moved into your beautiful new home. You have unpacked all those boxes and recycled them. You have arranged your furniture and sorted out the artwork, now it is finally time to paint your walls in colors that will create a color flow in your space.
It is important to consider the mood you are attempting to create when choosing color, and how one room will relate to the others. A color story tells that tale. First and most importantly is the light in the room. Is the room blooming with sunlight, does the room catch late afternoon sun, or is this space shaded most of the time?
Color is an emotion made visible and tangible. When selecting your color choices, ask yourself how do you want to feel in this space? Do you need a soothing, cool color in the bedroom? Is your desire to make your family room a warm, neutral gathering space for your family. Have you always wished for a deep red dining room that will spark conversation when entertaining friends? Consider the true meaning of color. Here is a guide that you can use when creating your color story.
Green. Because of it’s dominance in the nature world, green rooms create energy and growth. It is a good choice for family rooms and common spaces. The perfect compliment to green is in the red family, so use brick, or berry shades to accent .
Red. Most complimentary to green. Red is a warm, pure, dominating choice. Perfect for your dining room, or where you wish to conjure lively activity, such as a child’s play room.
Yellow. This is another warm color of sunshine. To make your laundry room cheery, paint it yellow. The best compliment to yellow is purple, or blues with a lavender undertone, like periwinkle. If you have cherry kitchen cabinets, add white to yellow to make a rich, cream shade.
Blue. The coolest color of the color wheel , can evoke feelings of calmness and serenity. It is a perfect choice for a bedroom or a nursery. You can choose a pale blue or a blue with green undertones for your bath, and you will create a spa-like space.
Purple. A color of royalty and playfulness. A young girl’s room is always charming in lavender, add accents of light green.
Brown. The ultimate earth tone, the color of sand and soil. Brown is a peaceful, conservative, easy to live with color. Considered the most neutral of all colors today, it is a perfect color solution for common spaces, family rooms. Traditional and contemporary styles work well with browns, from the color of coffee with cream, to the rich tones of deep sand.
Black. The total no color-color. Strong and formal, black can anchor any room, and I would have every room with some black. Add some white and green to black to make a banker’s grey, and you have a sophisticated and upscale color, clean and uncluttered.
White. Clean, pure, and simple. I always prefer all trim painted in some shade of white. When desiring a white room, change the shade of white for the trim. This will give needed contrast, and will make an interesting play of the white color. Your white walls will open up the room and make your eye think the space is larger and cleaner.
A well chosen color palette for your home will create the feelings you want to surround you and your family. Be it warm and cozy, conservative and neutral, fresh or lively, you can say it all with color.
It’s Autumn. The kids have returned to school. And you are left with the remnants of Summer, deflated inflatable toys, outgrown flip-flops, and clutter everywhere.
Now is the perfect time to reorganize, and have a garage sale. Turn that clutter into cash! Fall garage sales are reportedly more prosperous than Spring sales. Some people have the urge to purge before Winter, while others are in the gathering mode, like squirrels. Take advantage of those “squirrels“, and spend time at least two weeks before your sale to de-clutter, purge, and sort items that are saleable.
While doing this, make lists of items most likely to sell like children’s bikes, gourmet kitchen appliances, and collectables, then advertise them. Use your local papers and on-line social sites. Approach your neighbors to join you in this event, multi-family sales draw more crowds. Usually a two day sale is long enough, so plan to offer a discount on the second day.
Collect folding tables from neighbors and friends to use for smaller items. Use boxes for books and have a clothes rack ready to hang that red designer suit that was always too small. Recruit the kid’s to help out by making signs that can be seen from the main road and the closest, busiest intersections.
Three to four days before your sale, take a drive to a dollar store and purchase colored stickers for pricing. Also make a stop at the bank for change, making sure to have plenty of single dollars.
On the day of the sale, rise early, very early. Antique collectors will be at your driveway by sunrise to make a big score. Have girlfriends close by for needed help and make a big pot of coffee and a plate of blueberry muffins, [they will love you even more for this].
Be ready to work, and practice the art of negotiation.
The first hours of the sale will be the busiest, but a neighborhood sale can lure in a steady stream of buyers.
By the end of the second day, when you are tired and cranky, and are really great at haggling, order a pizza for the family, have it delivered, close the garage doors and bring in your shoebox of money.
After enjoying dinner, sit back and have the kids assist in the game of money counting. Be proud that all your work has been fruitful. Your closets are cleaned out, you sold the Shark knife sharpener, and you have plenty to donate to Goodwill.
Be good to yourself come Monday morning, go to the mall and purchase a new, red designer suit.
A Brush with Kindness is Habitat’s house-preservation initiative that focuses on minor porch and fence repairs, painting, weather-stripping and landscaping. It is part of Habitat’s broader Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, and it will enable Flower City Habitat to offer a wider variety of construction services using the Habitat model. Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness program has a goal of serving low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. The work is done by volunteers who use materials purchased with a grant from local sponsors. Visit their website to get involved!
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Habitat for Humanity – October 2, 2010
Realize your dreams by managing risks, recovering from the unexpected, and planning for the future this morning at 9am, on PSR with local State Farm Insurance agent, Christina Breen. Whether you rent or own your home, learn the basics for insuring your property and it’s contents! Call in with your questions 585-222-6397
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State Farm, Christina Breen-Hale • September 25, 2010
You Are Not Alone! Are you getting screwed on your property taxes? Research shows that over 60% of properties in the U.S. are over-assessed. Only 2% are fighting their over-assessments. Why only 2%? Read More Here