Perkins Slade offers winter advice
November 24, 2011 by Gemma Torreggiani · Leave a Comment
As winter approaches, Perkins Slade has offered homeowners some guidance regarding the best way to stave off the worst effects of the cold weather.
Almost a third (30%) of people are unaware of where their stopcock is, rendering them helpless should burst pipes occur and increasing the eventual bill.
In addition, many people (the elderly and those with arthritis amongst them) find a brass stopcock impossible to use.
Perkins Slade advises that central heating systems and thermostats should be checked to ensure that they are working properly, and keeping the heating on during cold snaps to prevent freezing.
The firm also suggest lagging any exposed pipes, ensuring knowledge of where to turn off the mains water supply if necessary and replacing washers on dripping taps.
Should pipes freeze or burst the water supply should be turned off and a plumber contacted immediately (an electrician ought to be called if necessary).
A frozen pipe ought to be thawed gently, for example with a hair-drier rather than a blowtorch.
According to figures from AXA, escape of waters claims have spiked by 50% during the last two winters but only half of people take the most basic measures (lagging pipes and leaving the heating on) to prevent such woe.
Shopping For Auto Insurance Online For Your Entire Family
November 21, 2011 by Timothy Wilkes · Leave a Comment
Families can have several cars and people to think about covering on an insurance policy. Every car and driver in the United States needs to have some form of auto insurance to be able to legally drive. This coverage helps drivers stay safe and protects them financially from damages from collisions on the roads. Many people have turned to finding auto insurance online because it is easier to sort through coverage options and submit information for a quick quote.
GoHealth Holds Second Innovation Invasion
November 15, 2011 by Thomas Brownlee · Leave a Comment
The second GoHealth Innovation Invasion held at Joes Bar on Weed Street was a tremendous success. Just like the first event, every single project presented really could help change the business for the better. A total of 14 teams participated in the Invasion and participants had just 48-hours to develop their innovation.
Many tech members worked around the clock to finish their projects. Some were so committed to their project that they actually slept overnight in the office.
At the end of the day just one team made its way through a double-elimination tournament as the champion. All of the presenters mustered up the courage to get on stage and tell the entire company why their innovation should be implemented and win the grand prize.
Free Driver Safety Course for all Military Personnel and Spouses for the Month of November
November 14, 2011 by Gemma Torreggiani · Leave a Comment
AARP wants to thank active duty military personnel and veterans by offering its Driver Safety Program free for the month of November. According to , “To recognize and thank military veterans for their service, the AARP Driver Safety Program is offering a free classroom course to all military personnel — active duty, retired, guard or reserve — regardless of age, from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2011.”
Why take the safety driver course? Taking a driver safety course is a great way to keep one’s driving skills up to date but it can also help one save up to 10% on their insurance costs depending on the discount that may be offered by each insurance company.
Getting Pet Fur Off Walls – Sufficiently Getting Pet Fur Off Walls
November 11, 2011 by Gemma Torreggiani · Leave a Comment
Pet fur gets everywhere. This is one of the biggest downfalls to owning a cat or dog or any other animal that sheds. One of the places where pet fur can accumulate without you even realizing it is on your wall. It may not be until you take a closer look that you see the piles of pet fur that have made their way, like your child’s artwork, up your once clean white walls. Whether you are moving out for good or just tired of looking at your blackened walls, it is completely possible to get rid of this pet fur without getting rid of your pet completely.
Cleaning Your Walls
You can start the quest for fur-less walls with a vacuum cleaner. Take off the main attachment for your carpet and work with only the nozzle.