Coloring
Alrighty, when I said Pookie colors 60 pages a day, it *might* have been a little exaggerated. 30 is probably closer.Here's my refrigerator ... more on the dishwasher. That will get me to noon.The washing machine isn't safe either:See that duct ... . We were cleaning up excess ooze for hours. It is pretty sticky gunk, too. I will disclaim [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 17:02:00
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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
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
Web Stuff, Sewer Issues, A Party, & An Evening Walk - (Pagosa Springs, CO)
First, a quick update on the little boy that was injured two days ago. Yesterday, he underwent surgery to repair multiple fractures in his face. Plates were put in his chin, jaw, and pallet. They also set his broken arm during surgery. Saturday, they are doing another surgery to do repairs to his nose and eye sockets [more...]
Date: 2008-08-01 03:00:00
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
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
Cabin Fevered
I have cabin fever big time. I have only been out, briefly, the one time yesterday, in days ... it was some friend of theirs, cleaning out a storage unit that it was all in. I thought about tossing ... have begun making themselves at home inside the box springs set, which sits on the floor with the single [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 18:17:00
How to Prepare For an Eye Mission
How does one prepare for an eye mission? I do not profess to be an expert but I have written down my experiences to help myself for future attempts on eye missions. I truthfully feel anyone who thinks they have a foolproof plan is the fool. The goal to achieve a successful mission trip can be daunting [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 00:51:59
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
Oops I Did It Again...
We've been battling a stomach bug for the last few days. The kids have had tummy aches and a mean case of the crankies ... had just finished changing the munchkins. I was cleaning up the wipes, duct tape, dirty diapers ... hip. In my left arm I carried four dirty/stinky diapers, a package of wipes, and the duct tape [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 16:15:00
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
The Final Countdown: 9 Days to Girlie
I’m a wee bit frazzled. I’m a huge bit freaked. We’re on the last leg of prep for the Girlie Show ... ? Craft Fair Checklist Barbara Brabec, www.craftsreport.com · Tools: wrench, hammer, pliers ... ; wire, duct or masking tape; tape gun and glue gun; fishing line (invisible hangers), clamps [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 20:15:41
The gift of a sewing machine
After taking Ray White's basic sewing machine repair class this July, I didn't have much time to tackle one of the project sewing machines that was waiting in my closet ... are plastic. After a bit of cleaning, oiling and a conversation with fabric covered pliers (one little [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 19:47:27
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
SWIFFER WET / JET MOP !
With the tiled kitchen floor turning from freshly steam cleaned white to a somewhat chicken manure grey, ... this new fangled cleaning mop system thing together before being able to clean the floor. So I took ... and was ready to try it out on the tile floor. The door bell rang... It was the UPS guy delivering the new [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 17:39:00
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
coffee talk
Perhaps the most devastating aspect of The Great Deprivation of 2008 was my tearful forfeiture of coffee. I'm a busy, make that manic, girl with a daily to-do list that would make you cry, but I always counted on my 92 ounce tumbler of coffee to get me started each morning, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 04:45:00
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
What To Bring To College Checklist
Attention Freshmen or anyone wondering what they may be forgetting for college, ... service. Dorm Bedding: You’ll need pillows, sheets, and don’t forget that matress pad for your bed ... : Get a refridgeator built for a dorm that will chill your food and beverages. Cleaning Stuff: Clorox wipes come [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 20:40:03
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
Today I decided to make smaller buttons. The top button is the original Make-Do Mondays button. Below it is a shrinky-dink version you may prefer ... . I can do it.Years ago, my neighbor was cleaning out her basement and offered me a very old, first-generation [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 05:50:06
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
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
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
Actavis Agrees to Keep Digitek Manufacturing Plant Closed
Actavis, Inc. and the FDA agreed last week on a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction, preventing the drug maker from distributing any products from their Actavis Totowa facility in New Jersey. This follows a series of manufacturing problems at the plant, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 16:57:09
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
The Attack of the Vicious Unstoppable Rampaging Celtic Auditors
“So where we off to next, 7th floor?” The cleaning staff were having a normal uneventful night. A few tissues here, wipe a desk there. The normal kind of Wednesday night you would expect. “Yup [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 02:47:07
And Busybody Boggess Saw the Whole Thing!
The moment he was free of the duct tape, Weasel Hopkins stormed out of the Holloway house and through the gate, the very picture of indignation ... bullies and duct tape dispensing drunks. It was like he was in an episode of the Twilight Zone [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 00:17:18
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
