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"Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein.
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We will continue with our Spring Cleaning Series featuring unique and little known plumbing facts.
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Happy New Year Everyone!
With the holidays out of the way,
spring and warmer weather is right around the the corner. Soon the trees will be budding, grass will start to get green, and there will be beautiful flowers abound!
For our family now is the perfect time to get a jump-start on the spring-cleaning and those pesky honey-do items. We start in February so when the beautiful weather finally arrives we have our weekends free to go and enjoy the wonderful things the mountains have to offer.
This months newsletter will focus on decluttering, |
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Declutter My House!
Almost every home has clutter. Clutter is the stuff that finds its way through your home, wandering from place to place, without a place to belong.
Some clutter just needs to disappear. Other clutter should be organized and a place created for it to belong. But decluttering your house doesn't have to be difficult. It depends on how you do it.
There are many ways to declutter your home. I declutter my house by sorting items into three boxes: keep, give away, and trash. Then, I empty the boxes into the places they belong, and create a home for all of my things. However, this only works if you know your cluttered home is due to unnecessary items.
Another way to unclutter your house is . . .
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How to Flush Your Water Heater
Water heater manufacturers recommend flushing sediment from your storage type water heater periodically. How often your model needs to be flushed depends upon the quality of the water in your area. Areas with high mineral content will have to flush more often.
What is sediment, and why is it a problem? The sediment is sand or other grit from a well, or any other material that has gotten into the municipal water mains. Sediment can also come into your home after the water company flushes out their lines.
Over time, your heater can accumulate this sediment consisting of sand, gravel, grit, and various mineral deposits. This buildup can reduce the amount your water heater holds, create a variety of interesting noises, and reduce the efficiency of your unit. The buildup of sediment at the bottom can harden and sometimes clog the drain valve.
Cleaning this sediment from out of your water heater is not particularly difficult, here is how to do it:
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| Recipe of the Month
'Chicken Thingys'
This recipe has been a staple for my family for years. The kids absolutely love them and have affectionately named them 'Chicken Thingys'. You can make them ahead of time for a quick fix meal in minutes and the recipe can be doubled for larger crowds.
 2 cans (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 3-4 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (16 oz) frozen vegetables
2 cans Campbell's® Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 can milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup seasoned croutons, crushed (Entire Recipe) | |
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We are a full service , licensed plumbing contractor. We offer 24/365 Emergency Service and a Senior Discount. We can help you tackle your plumbing to-do's. Call us today to schedule your appointment.
Sincerely,
Mike The Plumber
Ph. 770-735-1236
Toll Free 877-713-3483
Fax 770-234-5897
PS - Don't get put in the dog house...
Saturday is Valentine's Day and for some of you your Anniversary. |
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Water heater flush basic service is $95.00 and includes checking system pressure, completely draining the water system and/or tanks; completely refilling the system, purging air, and minor, general leak teasting exposed systems, piping tanks, etc. and offering code compliance recommendations.
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FREE 21-Point Plumbing Check-up
w/ purchase of
Water Heater Flush Service |
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Offer Expires: March 31, 2009
Must mention coupon when setting appointment. |
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