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Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2013? Have you kept it so far? It’s never too late to kick up a resolution especially if it’s going to make the quality of your life that much better. Beyond the affirming resolutions of eating better and exercising more you could also think about a resolution or two that improves your actual home.
The recent fires that swept through the area are an important reminder that our lives can be upended in a flash. Are you ready for the next fire season? You might want to put together an emergency kit for you and your family. This could be a bag with a change of clothes and toiletries kept at the ready. You could also stock your car with a first aid kit. Don’t get caught in a scramble for valuable papers and photos. Try to gather them all up into one easy to access spot or container. You should also have an evacuation plan put into place with your family. This should include the number of family or friend you can all check in with.
Another resolution that might not be tied to a potential disaster is taking advantage of all your appliance rebate programs. If you’re buying a new appliance you might be pleased to discover that purchasing an item with an Energy Star rating could qualify you for a rebate from the government. On the other end of the spectrum you could also think about extending the warranty on some appliances to get a little more life out of them. However, if it’s time to toss them out then you’ll want to make sure you dispose of them in a responsible manner. That would be with hiring Junk King Colorado Springs to do all the work.
Junk King takes great pride in the valuable work they do. By effortlessly removing junk from people’s homes they are reducing potential safety hazards and allowing those residents to put all that storage space to much practical uses. In some cases, there have been homeowners who were able to take back an entire room from all the junk they collected over the years. What’s better: setting up a home office or screening room or keeping a room stuffed with unused furniture? If you’re going to replace your appliances for the rebate program then Junk King Colorado Springs is the perfect partner to help you get rid of those items in a responsible manner. Junk King will make sure if something can be recycled or donate that it will be. You make the resolution to throw out stuff and Junk King will handle the rest!
This past summer saw the most destructive fire in Colorado history sweep through the area. In this inferno’s wake 350 homes were left destroyed in Colorado Springs alone. Recently, Mayor Steve Bach reported on the cleanup efforts and was happy to state that significant progress has been made in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood since the Waldo Canyon Fire. There are still 21 homes of 347 that still require a demolition permit to finally clear out what is left on their lots. However, considering the level of damage that this area incurred, the pace for this clean up has been incredibly fast.
Are you happy with your body? Most of us would answer, “no.” Whether it’s wanting to be taller or shorter one thing everyone has in common is that we can all lose “a few pounds.” Most of us have been fighting the good fight against those last “few pounds” for quite some time. That’s why we invest in home gym equipment. The idea is that if all we have to do is walk down the hall to exercise we’ll shed those pounds in no time. So, how did that work out for you? Do you have clothes hanging on the treadmill? Is a dumbbell being used to prop open a door? How many gadget have you ordered from late night TV infomercials only to use them twice? If you’re serious about your health and serious about losing those pounds then you need to get serious with your exercise regime. The best place for that is a professionally run gym.
Here’s a question you might not hear every day but how is your stove working? When you set the oven temperature does it take forever to preheat? Are the pilots on your burners a bit wonky? Is it chipped? In other words is it time for a new stove? Let’s talk about your refrigerator. How is that holding up? Is your ice machine functioning the way it should? Do you even have an ice machine? Does your ice cream stay frozen? What about the dishwasher? Are your glasses and dishes coming out clean? Silverware still sparkling? Are you sensing a pattern to these questions? We’re talking about appliances and whether or not it is time to get rid of them. If the short answer is “yes” then you need to arrange for the removal, but first you need to think about the practical aspects of replacing those appliances.
The popular chain Best Buy just instituted a new buy back program for a lot of their gizmos and gadgets. The idea is simple: buy a computer, laptop or phone from Best Buy and when it becomes obsolete, you can trade it in for an upgrade. Of course with today’s fast paced world of electronics that item you buy today could be ready for an upgrade in a couple of weeks! Unfortunately, this program isn’t extended to major kitchen appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. There’s a good reason for that: most of these appliances are built to run for years without the need for upgrades. When you’re ready for a new fridge, you’ll quickly discover how far technology has taken that simple concept of keeping your food cold.