APRIL 2002
Risa's Pieces
Volume 5 Issue 4
Questions I Am Often Asked
Garage sales are a great way to get rid of unwanted goods and make a little cash. But what is so beneficial about them is they prevent so much reuseable material from going to landfills — promoting reuse and recycling.
Putting on a garage sale doesn’t have to be a lot of work. Here are some ways to make it fun — for yourself and for others.
* If you’re a parent, ask your child to collect things that he or she would like to sell at a garage sale and pass on anything that you collect from around the house. If you don’t want to spend too much time, offer to let your child organize the garage sale and keep the profits. All you have to do is supervise
* Local charitable organizations often hold garage sales to raise money. Ask around your community to find out when a sale will be held and donate unwanted goods from your home. You won’t spend time setting up and organizing a garage sale, but you will be giving to a charitable cause and preventing reusable items from going to waste. If you can’t find a charity that holds a garage sale, make the suggestion. Your proposal could significantly boost the charity’s budget.
EMERGENCY -Lost Purse or Wallet
Before you have the misfortune of losing your purse or wallet or, worse, having it stolen, make a list of the numbers to call in order to cancel your credit cards. This way you don’t have to spend valuable time looking for the right phone numbers while your credit cards are missing.
File a police report in the jurisdiction where the item disappeared. This proves to credit providers you made an effort to prevent criminal misuse of your cards. It is also the first step toward an investigation.
Call Social Security (800.269.0271)right away and ask them to put a fraud alert on your name and social security number. If you don’t do this, a criminal can use your identity to apply for more credit cards and rack up records of credit checks resulting from criminal misuse of your card
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Seasonal Scoop
* Change the batteries in smoke detectors in April and October.
* If there is a filter, clean it! This means vacuums, fans, air purifiers, etc.
* Wash windows and screens frequently.
* Insects love stagnant water, so don’t allow water to stand in fountains and plant bases .
* Keep your fireplace clean and make sure the damper is closed.
* Paper cut? After disinfecting, secure it with a piece of Scotch® tape or, a dab of super glue.
* Ink Stains? Soak the garment in milk for several hours before laundering. You can also blot with rubbing alcohol or Ink Away®
Source: The Queen of Clean, A Queen For All Seasons
This months joke:
Question: What kind of hair do oceans have ?
Answer: Wavy!
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NEW FEATURE!
Question: : What to Expect From Home Inspections
Answer: A home inspector is typically contacted right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed and is often available within a few days. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the contract making your purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated.
It is not necessary for you to be present for the inspection, but it is recommended. You will be able to observe the inspector and ask questions directly as you learn about the condition of the home, how its systems work and how to maintain it. You will also find the written report easier to understand if you’ve seen the property first hand through the inspector’s eyes.
Early inspection will avoid last-minute complications in the sale of your home and protect you from liability after the sale
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