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If you own a home, you are well acquainted with the maintenance required to keep everything running smoothly. Patch and repair work will always be necessary for as long as you own a dwelling. Some homeowners are staunch do-it-yourselfers while others can't even stock a proper tool box. If you fall into the category that could use a bit of help around the house, hiring a handy person can be a wise idea. Here are some dos and don'ts for hiring a repairperson.
Do:
- Check his or her references. Ask for references and call them all. A word-of-mouth referral from a trusted source is even better. You want to employ someone who has done similar work for a friend, relative or neighbor. Ask about his or her reliability, skill and timeliness in job completion. If possible, take a look at the handiwork that the repair person did for your source.
- Talk about money up front. Get specifics in terms of fees and payment. Does the repair/crafts person charge by the job or by the hour? It is easier to gauge the price tag with a per completion cost agreement. It may sound like you're getting a great deal if they charge a low hourly fee, but if it takes them three times as long as the next person, the charges will add up. If they aren't sure how long something will take and only will accept the hourly wage, think long and hard about running an open ended tab. Who knows how high the final tally might end up?
- Do get more than one estimate. Price shouldn't be the only consideration, but it is one of them. Also notice whether the bid is given in a timely and professional manner. This will tell you a lot about his or her work ethics.
- Don't think every handyman is male. This occupation should actually be called "handy person" because there are many competent repair and craft persons who are female.
Don't:
- Don't pay them everything up front. It's customary to pay a down payment on the day that they start the job, something in the middle and the bulk at the end of the job. If you don't hold out the carrot for the end of the job, satisfactory completion may never occur.
- Don't accept a verbal estimate. Be sure that everything is done in writing. A written estimate is your contract and you won't have a leg to stand on without an agreement on paper.
- Don't hire a handyman without a license for crucial building components such as plumbing, electrical and roofing. It is important to select a highly skilled and experienced professional who is licensed with the Board of Contractors whenever dealing with the installation of plumbing, roofing and electrical.
- Don't forget to thank your handy person for a job well done. A verbal thank you, gifts of food while he or she is working and prompt payment will all show your appreciation.
A house should be well maintained in order to retain its property value by employing a handyman or handy woman.
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With Cyber Monday 2022 expected to feature a wide array of sales, we've put together a guide to help you sift through PC, Laptop and Monitor deals.
Cyber Monday began on Monday, November 28, 2022. Although 2020 and 2021 saw some stock struggles when it came to PC parts (specifically for GPUs), it seems that the hype has died down enough for companies to have some pretty impressive sales concerning computers, laptops, monitors, and other hardware this November. That's great news for anyone looking to perfect their current PC build or to secure a new PC for productivity, gaming, work, or simply web surfing.
With Cyber Monday 2022 expected to feature a wide array of sales in the computing space, we've put together a guide to help consumers identify some of the deepest discounts available. Here are the best post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday PC, Monitor and Laptop deals.
Choosing these deals meant looking at what Amazon put out there; factoring in its quality, popularity, and price; and deciding which would speak most to the average gamer. We are familiar with the types of deals Amazon and its vendors put forward for deal events and aim to filter out the noise.
Here are some of the top PC discounts that we have found online. Tower-based PCs that are either pre-built or purchaseable from a firm can only be eligible for these discounts. Check out some fantastic bargains here if you're wanting to buy a decent tower PC at a low cost. These items should be taken out of the packaging and integrated with accessories (monitors, mice, keyboards, etc., in a plug-and-play style manner). This is the quickest and simplest way to enjoy a discounted Tower PC experience.
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CYBERPOWERPC Gamer Master Gaming PC, AMD Ryzen 5 5600G: $849 (Save $420) Those looking to snag a good PC with high-end internals should check out this Gamer Master Gaming PC that features 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 3050 with 8 GB of VRAM. It's seeing a price reduction of 33%.
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Did you know that solid fuel heating appliances with wood or pellets must comply with current Ecodesign regulations? Keep reading to understand what this implies and why it's beneficial to meeting sustainable goals.
For Europe, 2022 was a year with notable inflation. The current socio-economic situation produced supply shortages directly linked to our pockets. Despite measures put in place by European governments, the prices of essential resources such as electricity and natural gas increased, reaching peaks of up to £1585.82/MWhvi in the UK electricity market.
As a response to soaring prices, consumers decided to invest in solid fuel heating systems and appliances for their households. This rising trend continues to grow from last winter, when users began opting for cheaper materials for heat generation to reduce long-term costs. In fact, the demand for wood stoves in Europe has doubled this 2022 compared to previous years.
However, as solid fuel heating systems gain popularity, it's important to know that not all can be legally marked or installed. Starting from January 1, 2022 they'll have to comply with Ecodesign 2015/1185 and 2015/1189 Regulation.
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Morehead City, North Carolina — Star Rods has now been used to break more than 250 world and state fishing records since the brand launched nearly 40 years ago. Nash County local Logan Ennis is the latest record breaker.
On Monday, January 2nd, Logan along with his son Jackson and a family friend were sea bass fishing along the Morehead City coast near Cape Lookout. Weather conditions were slightly overcast with fair temperatures as Logan and his companions spent the day telling jokes and doing what they love. Logan was reeling in what he thought would be another sea bass, but was surprised to find a white grunt attached to his squid baited hook. He describes how he didn’t expect to see a grunt on that particular day, as he was only thinking about how to catch a sea bass, a fish he was accustomed to finding on these trips. “It was the biggest grunt I’ve ever seen”, describes Logan.
Logan was using an extra heavy action Star Rod Aerial Jigging rod (EXJ66XH) with 150-pound braid on a Daiwa Saltist 35HG reel when he caught his sensational grunt. He tells us that “all [his] bottom fishing rods are Star Rods” and that he can best describe Star Rods as “quality products at quality prices.”
But, not knowing the quality of his fish was another story. Logan tells how he really didn’t even think twice about the fish, “de-hooking it and tossing it to the side.” Though he figured it was just another common grunt, Logan’s buddy sure didn’t, and encouraged him to take it for an official weigh in the next day at Chasin’ Tails in Atlantic Beach, NC. To Logan’s surprise, the kind folks at Chasin’ Tails let him know that he was on his way to the North Carolina state record.
The Star Rods family is immensely happy for Logan, and are even happier that his son, Jackson Ennis, was with him to experience this awesome event. Here at Star Rods and Calcutta Outdoors, one of our core values is to ensure that the next generation has access to fishing. We pride ourselves on sharing the knowledge of fishing as well as our love of the sport with our young anglers. “One of our main principles here at Star is to engage the next generation in fishing. It’s a great thing to see them enjoy fishing together as much as I do with my sons. That’s why we were excited to send Jackson a new Star Rod. We hope you will use it alongside your dad with pride”, says Chris Pardue, Sr. Brand and Category Manager for Calcutta Outdoors and Star Rods.
Logan’s white grunt weighed four pounds and 13.6 ounces, a total of 5.6 ounces heavier than the current state record, which was caught off Cape Lookout in 1969. Logan describes how if he had not waited a day to take the fish to be weighed, “it could have easily been five pounds.” Right after being weighed, Chasin’ Tails sent Logan straight over to see the NC Division of Fisheries, who certified the record-breaking catch.
One of the most interesting facts about white grunts is where a white grunt gets its name – white grunts make a grunting noise in their throat when they feel upset or scared. This sound is made by using their pharyngeal teeth and air bladder. White grunts are a species of ray-finned fish native to the western Atlantic Ocean and there are a total of 150 different grunt fishes in the world. However, the question remains – can you eat white grunt? The answer is yes, and the flavor is described as mild but tasty. The white grunt is even featured in a historic Florida dish ‘grits and grunts’, where it is served as a panfish. This dish came about because of the commonality of the white grunt in Florida.
Star Rods produces high quality, hand-crafted fishing rods at an affordable price. Manufactured in small production runs one at a time, Star Fishing Tackle builds custom-style rods with maximum value. Today, Star Rods are known as the rods that break the IGFA World Records – tough, high quality, durable rods designed for the discriminating fishermen. They’re sold through knowledgeable, experienced dealers who can offer expert advice on local fishing conditions to help you select the perfect rod for your needs. Find out more at