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Greetings!
Hopefully everyone is recovering well from Hurricane's
Gustav and Ike! We sincerely appreciated you taking the
time to read our monthly newsletter. For the month of
October we have some advice on cutting energy costs,
affordable kitchen renovation ideas, and a positive look
at the gas price situation for Louisiana.
Enjoy!
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10 Ways to Cut Energy Bills This Fall
By Kelly Quigley
Staying warm doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are some
ideas from the U.S. Department of Energy for conserving
heat and saving money.
When the leaves start falling, you know that the heating
bills are about to start rising. But keeping your home
warm and cozy on chilly autumn nights doesn't have to
break the bank.
The U.S. Department of Energy offers these simple tips and
relatively inexpensive home improvements that will help
ensure cold gusts stay out and your furnace doesn't have
to work harder than it should.
Read more...
Source:
www.realtor.org |
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Thrifty Solutions for an Outdated Kitchen
By Sarah Shideler
If a cramped, old kitchen is turning off buyers, follow
the lead of these home owners and turn a liability into a
showplace.
In the eight years that we've operated our design and
building business, WMS Construction in Marin County,
Calif., my husband, Bill Shideler, and I have collaborated
on a number of kitchen remodels for other people. A few
years ago, we moved into an outdated ranch home and
decided to use that collective experience to expand and
update our own kitchen.
Read more...
Source:
www.realtor.org |
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The Local Corner:
Positive happenings in Louisiana
Hurricane-related gas panic not affecting Louisiana
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike caused a lingering downtime in
fuel production and distribution that has led to a fuel
shortage in parts of the Southeast. Larry Wall, director
of public relations with Mid-Continent Oil and Gas
Association, says Louisiana benefits from a closer and
more readily available supply of fuel, avoiding the
rationing and closed pumps experienced in areas of
Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Wall and Brandon Wright,
manager of communications with Petroleum Marketers
Association of America, say panicked consumers are buying
more gasoline than they need, adding the supply and
prolonging a shortage that could last weeks.
Read more...
Source:
www.businessreport.com |
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