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Home energy audit nj

I am thinking about making the house more energy efficient. There are so many ways to save energy or use greener energy around the house. I am looking at companies that help businesses and homes to become more energy efficient. Renewable energy is a definite plus. If i decide to use solar power to run a few things in the house, it will save me a lot of money and be better for the environment. Home energy audit nj is one of the best ways to find out more information about how to go about it.

I am really would like to make the whole house solar powered, but it is rather expensive the first time out. Perhaps energy audit new jersey can instruct me on exactly what to do. My first thought was just to make the hot water heater, as well as the washer and dryer work on the solar power, however I am sure that the central air unit could just as easily be put on the same circuit as well. I have to do some more insulating and sealing around the house itself. New windows would be a good idea as well. I am going to look further into this and let you know how it goes. If you want more information yourself on a home energy audit nj, you have only to search for it.

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Busy busy busy

Today was such a busy day. After getting the children off to school, I had to get one of the boys prescriptions filled and then go to his school so he could take one of the pills. Then I came home and began the laundry and house work that had built up over the last few days. Swept and mopped the floors, cleaned the kitchen, dusted etc… Fortunately tomorrow will not be nearly as busy.

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So comfy

I have fallen in love with sheep skin. My mom bought me sheepskin rugs for the living room of my house. I put it directly in front of the fire place. I had been looking forever for some kind of comfy rug to go there for those romantic winter nights when my honey and I like to light a fire and relax in front of it with a glass of wine.

I loved them so much that I decided to buy some sheepskin products for our vehicles. The sheepskin seat covers look awesome and feel delicious when you slid into the car and sit on them. I really like that when it is cold out, because the leather seats are really cold when you first get into the car. This way, I don’t totally freeze before the car heater warms up. The kids really like it as well because they were constantly complaining about cold seats. Now we never have to worry about that again. If you have never tried them, you don’t know what you are missing.

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Oh boy

My brother in law bought a f450 truck yesterday and it didn’t last twenty four hours before it broke down. He is so not happy right now. AAA doesn’t have a truck large enough to tow his truck back to his house and now the guys are all trying to tow it with a duelly that my brother in law still has, that is for sale. Although I am not sure if he is going to sell it now after the new one broke down. I hope it all works out.

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Kid home sick

Well this morning my son tells me he has some nauseousness and almost threw up. Of course I probably should have sent him to school anyway, because as I suspected, a couple of hours later he says he feels better. He was probably just tired because he had a hard time falling asleep last night and didn’t want to go to bed. I hate it when the kids pull this crap, because then when they really are sick I don’t want to believe them. It makes it very hard to decide when to keep them home and when not to. grrrrrr

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used construction truck sale

Well, my brother is starting a new business. He has gotten his sub contractors license in construction and is now looking for used construction equipment for sale. He needs a couple of different machines to do what is required by the business he is going into. First he is looking for a backhoe for sale, preferably a used one. It will keep down his start up costs and leave more money for operation if he buys used vehicles for now.

He is definitely going to need a truck to pull a large piece of equipment. So I am helping him look for used trucks for sale online. The cost of starting a business is exorbitant and he is trying to save money where ever he can. I told him that he might want to find a used skid steer instead of a backhoe since they are definitely cheaper and weigh less. If it weighs less then the truck he buys doesn’t have to be too big. Either way I am sure we will find everything he needs in time for the spring construction rush. A lot of construction slows down during the winter around here because of the weather.

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Valentines day

I have a love/hate relationship with Valentines day. I have always hated it because I was with losers who never got me anything, but now I have the best man in the world. He always makes me feel special all year long, but on Valentines Day he goes all out, even when we can’t really afford it. I am so happy with him. I have never been this happy before in a relationship. I thank God everyday for bringing this man into my life and pray further that he never takes him from me. =)

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More work on the house

Well the remodeling is gong very well. The bathroom looks great and I am considering having some other work done as well. The basement is just an ordinary basement, but it is very large. There is a lot of unused space that would be great as a rec room. If I have the washer and dryer moved to corner and enclose that as a laundry room, I can finish the walls, add carpeting and possibly a half bathroom for a nice rec room.

My fiance has some large table games stored down there that can be set up for everyone to enjoy. A Foosball table could go in one corner, with the pool table on the other side. I have a friend who is purchasing new furniture, so I could take the old couches off of her hands and use them down here as well. All I would have to really buy would be a new TV and that is not very difficult. Our taxes will be in soon and we can afford it right now.

The kids would have their own space to play video games and play with their friends without being under foot all the time. It opens into the back yard as well, so it would be great for parties and holidays too. I think I will talk to my honey tonight when he gets home and see what he thinks.

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More doctor appointments

Well now I have two doctors appointments for this week. One for each of the boys. I had to go get the little guy from school because he spiked a fever while there. Finally just decided to bite the bullet and make him an appointment because every other day he is running a fever. I have him laying down right now watching TV in his room. The Tylenol I gave him has taken effect and the fever is down, but you can tell he still feels poorly. grrrrr

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Taxes

Tax season is always hectic for people with tax preparer jobs. I have thought about taking the class and getting certified to do taxes for some extra money. I am always looking for a way to make a little extra cash. Being a stay at home mom is a job in itself, but we are able to afford the extras by the money I make on the side doing various jobs online and such. I have a lot of different things I do and adding one more wouldn’t be too much of a hardship. There are lots of classes out there to take.

The tax class is relatively easy according to my friend Sally. She ordered the books and studied them before taking the test itself online. She was certified in no time at all. We all know that getting our taxes done is something that everyone must do, and the more people there are to do your taxes the better.

I think I will make sure to do it over the next year, so that I am ready for the next tax season. I will have plenty of time to study and take the test before then. I have recommended this to my sister as well, since she is a stay at home mom as well.