Home Security Issues

With crime on the rise, as usual, it can be a bit scary some times being single and living alone. The economy being such a total screw up, people are turning to crime in order to meet their monthly billing deadlines. My mother has been after me for some time to check into checking some type of security system for my place. As for me I’d like to get a big dog to keep me safe, but alas I’m really set up to take care of a big dog at this point and time in my life. I all ready own a gun, and I know how to use it, but in all reality a security system does make better sense. I just hate it when my mother is right!!!!!

I’ve been doing a bit of research online lately and have found that adt alarm systems seems to have the best value for my money. They have been around and in business for over 130 years and I sure see a lot of their adt security system signs in people’s front yards these days, so they must have an Indianapolis ADT office close by. They must be doing something right. I’ve found that their All-Inclusive Monitoring Bundle would suite my needs, so I’ve submitted my contact information on their web site and am a waiting a call from one of their representatives in order to discuss with them some of the details before signing on the dotted line. I really don’t need anything fancy, but I do some sort of peace of mind, ya know what I mean?

Promotions for Online Shoppers

I was telling my sister how fed up I have become with the way that my laptop has been acting. It has seen better days and I’m just not willing to sink any more money into at this point. A newer one would be so nice but I’m leery of spending any amount of money these days with the economy in the toilet the way it is these days.  I’m worried about my cash flow. She suggested that I take a look around online and see what deals can be found.

One of her favorite sites that she uses any time she considers purchasing anything online is bestonlinecoupons.com, they have a large variety of coupon codes, free shipping offers, special promotions galore for today’s online shoppers. So I took her up on her suggestion and have found several great deals on computers that I am considering right now.

They have listed several Dell discount coupons and Newegg promo codes that sound very tempting. I’m surprised at the numerous merchants like Best Buy and Office Depot to name a few that are advertising and providing links for some serious savings. I hate going shopping, out in the real world, so finding deals for online shoppers is perfect for someone like me and a great way to go.

Carpet Cleaning and More

My house was an absolute mess, a complete disaster last spring. I couldn’t take it anymore after my daughters friend came to stay with us for a weekend, and had made a comment to my daughter about how much of a wreck our house looked. It hit me that it was time to give my home a deep cleaning. So I scurried around a few local store for cleaning products to use around the house, took them home and started my cleaning spree.

My daughter even pitched in, and we had gotten a ton done. It just didn’t seem to be enough, the air in our home smelt a bit musty and the carpets still had stains on them from spills and accidents from years prior. I spent a night to myself in the house one night, while my daughter went to stay with a friend, and did some searching n the net for any good deals I could come by to have my carpet cleaned, deep cleaned. I came across a site that offers carpet cleaning for a great price that I couldn’t say no to.

When the carpet was done, I invited old friends and relatives over to enjoy a nice afternoon gathering n our newly felt home. We got so many compliments about how nice our home looked and smelled. I owe to carpet cleaning holly springs nc, I couldn’t have done a better job myself, they really made the difference.

Virtual Yard Sales

The last time I held a yard sale I swore that I would never, ever do that again and by golly I meant it. There is so much time and work involved in pulling off a good prosperous yard sale, garage sale, lawn sale, moving sale, or what ever you want to call the reselling of your unwanted personal items to the general public.

Just collecting the stuff, cleaning and fixing what needs to be done in order to get $ for it and then having to figure out what price to charge and put a price tag on each and every piece of merchandise is enough to through me over the edge. You have to be careful on what type of price tag to use and where to put it in order to not damage the item and reduce the value just because the placement of the right type of price tag wasn’t thought out. I know I am a bit OCD when it comes to things like that but we all have our quirks right?

Dealing with the public is another issue. The early birds that come to get the best deal are a real pain in the neck. All you want to do is get your stuff out there and set up and you have these people digging around and asking you questions! And then there is the clean up and figuring out where to put all the stuff you didn’t sell, ugh.

It’s no wonder more people are turning to the Internet for deals at various virtual yard sales and other websites other than eBay and Craigslist.

Gift Cards!!!

I really love how gift cards have become so popular for people to use and receive as presents these days. I managed to receive a nice little bundle of them this year and look forward to using them for things that I find and want. I love the challenge of researching and comparing products online. It beats the heck out of going out and dealing with all the issues that go along with shopping and believe me I have a lot of issues with shopping. I’ve become so spoiled by the Internet that I just don’t see the need to go out when I can stay in and get much better deals, better service and a whole lot bigger selection online.

I have a few items that I will be looking into soon, some new linens and bedding for my new mattress is definitely in order. I’ve been waiting for after Christmas see what selections are reduced. From Clothes to Home Furnishings and Decor, there are just a massive amount of savings to be found with having Internet access, you gotta love it! I use ShopWiki.com a lot and would urge anyone into checking them out when venturing out there.

Web Hosting Info Right at Your Finger Tips

It can be, but doesn’t have to be, a challenge trying to find the best web hosting options for your needs when the time comes to make that all important decision when first starting out. There is help out there for those who take the time to do a bit of their homework and the Internet is there for us and can come to the rescue once again. One great site that I had recommended to me and I would like to pass along to you is Webhostingrating.com, where you can find great web hosting rating information, right at your finger tips.

There are many things to consider before making your decision and Webhostingrating.com has great tips, articles and tutorials to assist you that are laid out for you nice and easy. Their one article on How to Gauge a Cheap Hosting Service is a great way to start researching this issue. It helped me understand the evaluation process that is necessary. They recommend that you get a good first impression, then know the guarantee and the up time, put an emphasis on after sales support and then they put your mind at ease by letting you know that there are a number of respectable companies offering web hosting that you can count on to give you a reliable service. A great informational and  web hosting rating site for all to use to their advantage, so go for it.

Invitation Designing and Printing

A favorite cousin of mine is going to college to become a graphic designer and has been wanting experience as to how to print out. She came over to my house the other night during our family and friend get together and she was talking to us about her knowledge she soaked up from college, when all of a sudden everyone paused and turned to the center of the back deck and heard my brother finally propose to his now fiance. Shortly after everyone congratulating them on their new engagement, my brother had asked our cousin if she could help someone to customize their wedding invitations since shes attending school for just that. Needless to say she was up for the task and so excited to start looking for a printing business that she could maybe have a helping hand in creating.

She called me over to help her look online for any great deals, since two pairs of eyes are better then one. Being that she lives only a few houses down the road I walked over and sat down at her desk with her beside me and we started our search. It didn’t take long at all to find great wholesale printers to where she could do it herself but she ended up just designing their wedding invitations. My brother and soon to be sister in law are so please with the invitation design she had come up with.

Location, Location, Location . . .

I really don’t know what all the hoopla is about with not being able to use any information that is found on Wikipedia.org. I have been relying on Wikipedia for a very long time and have rarely come across anything questionable, not quite looking and/or sounding right. My niece was sharing with me on Face Book last night that she has an essay due next week and is having a hard time finding resources that are helpful and acceptable by her teacher. This teacher is telling her class that she will not accept anything turned in that used Wikipedia as a resource and/or a reference, which is something that just surprised me and caught me off guard at that moment.

Her school library doesn’t have the book she needs, nor do the 5 county libraries that are within an hour’s drive of her house has the book(s) either. They live way out in the boonies which is a pain in the rear – at least they do have Internet access, which several people in that little town don’t have at all. I just can’t image living out in the country. I need all my things right there, easy enough for me to get around efficiently enough.

 

Hardwood Flooring Options For Kitchen and Front Room

Since I’ve been doing an awful lot of self-re-evaluation while upgrading my home and living conditions. I’ve been giving thought to possibly just ripping up the entire floor in the kitchen as well as the front room, so I’m not sure if it’s because I hate the stupid floors, or because I just want to change something. Not that it matters much. I was thinking along the lines of a type of Merengue Rustic Maple for the main front room and maybe a Surreal Washed Maple style floor for the kitchen.

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surreal washed maple hard wood flooring
rustic maple floor
merenque rustic ic maple flooring

Once I found the right company, carpetwiseflooringamerica” and saw the quality of their product and it’s installation, which is all guaranteed, I was convinced that this was where I’m going to get what I need! After seeing all the cool styles of wood flooring, I really liked the tone and color of the Hardwood Floors that I’ve selected. I’ve got some time still, so I’ll have it figured out soon enough to be sure. I may even put in a bigger bar, maybe incorporate into the hot tub area somehow. Hm, better stick to concentrating on the floors for now, otherwise I may wind up making a mess of things as well as getting a bit over my head.

Cigar Samplers

My mother just now posted the Christmas day pictures that were taken on her camera on Facebook to share with everyone. Bless her heart she tries so very hard to master all of today’s latest technologies. I know that a lot of our senior citizens are so intimidated by all of that tekki stuff that they really miss out on all that there is out. It took my parents, especially my mother, a good long while before they would even consider to just sit down in front of a computer and allow me to show them so that they could see what it was all about. Dad finally caught on pretty well, but mom basically settled for learning how to use their email and it wasn’t until last September that I got them both to give Facebook a try!

So I was really tickled that she got the pictures posted today. My favorite picture of all is when my Dad was opening the present that I gave him which was The Ultimate Plasencia Sampler that I posted a picture of below. He was grinning ear to ear. I know he really wanted to light one up right then and there, but mom would have kicked his butt for smoking in the house. I found some great cigar deals online, but even at discount prices cigars aren’t cheap.

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Ultimate Plasencia Sampler