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    Partial list of those killed in mudslide & IDd by medical examiner - March 28, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Christina Jefferds, 45, of Arlington, was a mother and a grandmother to a 4-month-old girl, Sanoah Huestis, who also died with her in the mudslide. (Photo: Northwest Smile Design.com)

    Linda L. McPherson, 69, of Arlington, a former head librarian in Darrington, was sitting next to her husband, Gary Mac McPherson, 81, in their home, when the mudslide struck. He survived. (Photo: Obit)

    Stephen A. Neal, 55, of Darrington, a plumber, was installing a water heater in a customers home on Steelhead Drive when the mudslide hit Saturday.

    William E. Welsh, 66, of Arlington. An electrician, Welsh was going to meet Steve Neal (listed here) to help install a water heater at the home of Amanda Lennick on Steelhead Drive. (Photo: Breakingskagit.com)

    Kaylee B. Spillers, 5, of Arlington. Her 4-year-old brother, Jacob, was rescued by helicopter on the day of the mudslide. Her mother was out of the area and survived. But her father, Billy Spillers, her 2-year-old sister Brooke and a 13-year-old stepbrother Jovan Mangual are missing. (Photo: Facebook)

    Natasha Huestis holding her 4-month-old baby daughter Sanoah, who was killed in the mudslide near Oso Saturday. Natasha also lost her mom in the disaster. (Photo courtesy of family)

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    Have respect and do not judge - March 24, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    I lost my cool today. I cant remember the last time I got angry. It must be years ago, but this creep got my goat.

    I hired a local plumber to install a water heater. I like to support local independents. Right off, he told me that because I wasnt born again presumably in his church I was going to hell. I laughed and took it in stride. He was serious. Things went downhill. He did a sloppy job and had to come back. We had words. I ordered him off my property.

    I have lived in this area for 15 years and respect everyones freedom to believe what they choose. I expect, and usually receive, the same respect. I dont proselytize, and I expect the same courtesy. Occasionally, we can share ideas and beliefs in a mutual and respectful manner. I never judge another person because I know our lives are complex and no one can understand anothers path.

    I share this story because we all need to be reminded occasionally that we are on this earth to help each other. The plumber sincerely thought that he was helping me to find salvation as he saw it. What he was actually doing was judging me as he believed God would judge me. But he imposed his belief system on a stranger and client. It never occurred to him that I might have my own beliefs.

    I believe we are on this earth to learn to love each other. We are here to develop tolerance and compassion. We are here to help and support each other amid our beautiful diversity. This is what I believe and this is how I love.

    I apologize for losing my temper, though there are times when anger is appropriate.

    Katie Lee Green

    Abingdon, Va.

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    House Questions? Rosie has answers: Be sure vent pipes will work after you install solar panels on roof - March 24, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romeros radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their sewer system. His goal is to provide answers that suit the lifestyle wherever someone lives in Arizona. Here are questions about home maintenance and improvement from the Tucson area:

    Q: I have been getting quotes for having solar electric panels installed on my roof. They tell me that they can cut down the current vent pipes on the roof to fit under the panels. Is that wise?

    A: You can do that, but you could cause problems in your plumbing system. A better way of handling that issue would be to move the vents or cut them as low as you can to fit under the panels, but then use pipe elbows and extensions to redirect the vents around the panels. You need those vents to maintain the proper function of your waste piping system.

    Q: Whenever I take a shower, I can hear the water heater making a whining noise afterward. It also seems to happen at about 2:30 a.m. as well. Ive heard news stories about malfunctioning water heaters that can even turn into rockets, so it makes me nervous. Whats going on?

    A: Its probably just the normal process of heating up the water because you used up the hot water with your shower or because the water temperature drops in the middle of the night.

    Heating elements inside the tank will often make noise when they turn on. Make sure you have a properly installed and plumbed pressure-relief valve to prevent your water heater from blowing up.

    Q: I have a huge tangerine tree that was just full of tangerines this year. The quantity is great although they were very small. Can we leave them on the tree until we get around to eating them or will it hurt the tree?

    A: It is a problem because if you pick them, you generally have to juice them or eat them fairly soon. It wont damage the tree, but they can get overripe while they sit there. The fruits can also attract rodents.

    Q: My roof is covered in concrete tiles. It has a thick underlayment with a granular finish that I think is 90-pound felt. When its retiled, should the underlayment have the same thickness?

    A: As you know, the actual waterproofing for your roof and home is provided by the underlayment beneath the tiles. This important layer of felt will deteriorate over time due to Arizonas heat and sun. The heaviness of the felt you need depends in part on the quality of the tiles you have. Ninety-pound felt, a very good underlayment, may be more than you need, however.

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    How To Install A Gas Water Heater – Video - March 15, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Judy brown water heater install 3/18/2014 video – Video - March 15, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder


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    Duke To Install Home Upgrades in Lake Wales - March 15, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Published: Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:23 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:23 p.m.

    LAKE WALES | Starting next week, more than 1,700 Lake Wales households will get free energy-saving upgrades.

    On Tuesday, the James P. Austin Community Center at 315 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lake Wales, will host the kickoff for Duke Energy's Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

    The program, established in 2006, includes the free installation of up to 16 energy-saving improvements for the homes and apartments of qualified customers.

    "Duke Energy approached us about this program, and we were very interested," said Kenneth Fields, city manager for Lake Wales. "It doesn't cost the city anything beyond providing a meeting space, and it helps our citizens."

    The program benefits income-eligible customers living in select, census-defined communities.

    "Duke Energy is deeply committed to the success of the communities we serve," said Jerry Miller, the company's community relations manager in Lake Wales, in a press release. "We're helping customers who need it the most take control of their energy costs by bringing this program right to their doorsteps."

    Kristin Perry, a Duke Energy spokeswoman, said customers who were eligible for the program were notified weeks ago.

    The community center kickoff on Tuesday, which will take place between 7 and 8:30 p.m., also will feature energy-saving tips from Duke Energy personnel for those eligible customers.

    St. Petersburg-based Duke Energy has partnered with the city of Lake Wales, the Department of Economic Opportunity's Weatherization Assistance program, the Lake Wales Housing Authority, the Lake Wales Care Center, the Green and Gold Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division on the program.

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    Solahart-KTS tie-up to enhance product distribution in Malaysia, Brunei - March 14, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    by Danny Wong, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on March 15, 2014, Saturday

    SIBU: KTS Trading Sdn Bhd (KTS Trading) has been appointed the sole distributor of Solahart products for Malaysia and Brunei.

    Announcing this yesterday, KTS Groups deputy managing director Temenggong Vincent Lau Lee Ming said Solahart is an Australian product using solar energy for water heating.

    Solahart is popular globally, and has been in the Malaysian market for 40 years. KTS is now Solaharts sole distributor for the aforesaid region.

    We are pleased and confident KTS will able to handle the product in the region. We are working closely with Solahart to ensure the product is well accepted by the customers for its quality, safety and environment-friendliness, he said when receiving the visit of Solaharts Asia manager, James Browne, yesterday.

    Also present was KTS Trading senior manager Augustine Ling and marketing executives Andy Wong and Ting Chie Hong.

    During his visit to KTS, Browne gave a briefing of the sale and technical aspects of the product, and the benefits of using solar for hot water supply.

    He said Solahart was honoured to be tied and work with KTS for distribution of the product in the region.

    On its background, he said Solahart known as SW Hart & Co been in the plumbing business since 1901 and began to manufacture solar hot water systems in 1953.

    The water heaters, he said, operates under a revolutionary thermosiphon system, and the same principle is still used today although the technology has evolved significantly.

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    Showers of delight - March 10, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Provided by Networx.com

    Until recently, "enjoy" was not a word most people associated with showers. Enjoyment meant long soaks in the bathtub. Showering was a utilitarian experience, used to rinse off the effects of a virtuous exercise session or a not-so-virtuous night on the town. That is changing, however, as more folks opt to spray, rather than soak, themselves clean. Here's how to make your daily cleanse an individual, green and luxurious experience.

    Sing

    Standing under running water improves the human singing voice. The gurgling and gushing sounds that emanate from the plumbing seem to muffle the gurgling and gushing from your vocal cords, providing the perfect opportunity to practice for your future career as an opera star or heavy metal vocalist. Meanwhile, the steam lubricates your larynx and helps you keep your vocal cords strong.

    Some Like It Hot

    Standing in a flow of sultry water has a number of health benefits. Relax stiff joints and sore muscles with a steamy spray. Open your sinuses when you suffer from cold or allergy symptoms. And if you're preparing for a heavy date...hot water has been shown to raise levels of oxytocin, aka the love hormone.

    Some Like It Cold

    Cold shower fans deserve equal time. Frigid water hydrates hair and skin, imparting a healthy glow. It also washes away fatigue and increases alertness. Studies show that cool showers once or twice daily can relieve depression.

    Better Than Bathtime

    When you contemplate making the switch from tub baths to showers, consider the following factoids. In general, showers get you cleaner using less water. If you have a good water heater, the water won't cool off as it does in a bath. Shower stalls, especially the new curbless type, are easier to get in and out of than tubs, making them more accessible to those with limited mobility. Minimal floor space is needed to install a shower -- great if you want to upgrade a small powder room. And it's usually simpler to repair a shower head than to replace a tub.

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    Bitter temperatures bring out rural ingenuity - March 10, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Lee and Dorothy Dadisman, of rural Nevada, are actually thankful for the snow this year its providing them with water while their pipes are frozen and their septic tank is not working as intended, frozen by the frost that has extended several feet beneath the surface.

    The Dadismans bring snow into the house in five-gallon buckets; they let it melt, filter the water through a kitchen strainer and use it as needed around their farmstead, heating water in a kettle for bathing.

    Its probably easier for us than it would be for younger people, said Dorothy, 77, about their situation. We grew up carrying water and using an outhouse when we were younger.

    The warmth of the community has shone through these bitterly cold temperatures in the Dadismans time of need. An email was sent to members of Colos United Methodist Church one morning explaining the situation, and by the end of the day, the church had collected over 50 jugs for the couple to use for water collection and storage.

    People in the community offered the use of their washers, but Dorothy prefers to head into Nevada to do several loads of laundry at once.

    The Dadismans have lived at their address for over 40 years, but their septic problems began this winter. The couple added a bedroom onto the home in the spring of 2012, forcing them to move the septic tank to a different location. Their homes wastewater now must travel further from the house to the tank. Despite 2013-14 only being the systems second year in use, the Dadismans have already had to deal with more issues than they have in previous winters. They think that, because of the long distance between their house and the septic tank, the pipes do not stay warm enough to allow for the required amount of movement.

    Story County Environmental Health Department Director Margaret C. Jaynes said that septic tank freezes are a widespread problem this winter not just in Story County, but across the entire upper Midwest. The daunting problem stems from the dry soil, an early deep freeze in December without snow cover for insulation, and the extreme depth of the frost. Jaynes noted that this is the first time in her 20-year tenure that her department has fielded more than a handful of frozen system calls. Frost levels are around four-and-a-half feet in compacted areas like driveways or areas without vegetative cover. Jaynes has also heard from a local septic system contractor and grave digger who has had to thaw grave sites for the first time in nine years. The soil in Story County also prevents rural homeowners from digging their septic lines deep enough because of the possible negative impact on groundwater.

    State code restricts the installation of septic lines to no more than 3 freet, and a minimum of 3-feet above the seasonal water table. That means the average depth of the septic lines is 2 feet, according to the code.

    As for the Dadismans, their only option right now is for their septic company to pump hot water through the system until the ground thaws and to use their houses heat to melt snow.

    If we didnt have electricity, wed have to move out for a little while, notes Lee.

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    A man with some good ideas – - March 10, 2014 by Mr HomeBuilder

    PEMBROKE Electrician and heating system installer John Locklear is a man of few words but more than a few ideas.

    At 64, an age when most would be considering retirement, Locklear, who has been working as an electrician for Smithfield Foods for 22 years, is actually expanding his area of expertise.

    A native of the small area of Prospect, Locklear began working on a side business, called Eagle Horse Wood Stoves, nine years ago, in which he would sell and install wood furnaces for warming homes.

    Wood furnaces might sound like an old-fashioned way to stay warm, but last year Locklear attended a seminar which introduced him to a new way of breathing life into an old idea solar energy.

    By using specially made solar panels that absorb sunlight to heat water which is then used to warm the furnace, Locklear, who was already saving money by chopping his own wood, could save up to $1,800 in electricity costs a year.

    You save money [on electricity] and you get hot water without a water heater, Locklear said. It is free. You cant beat that.

    Locklear believes that were he a younger man, with more time and money at his disposal, hed have happily installed a solar system that would power his entire home.

    Maybe if I were 30, but Im not a young man and it would cost too much, Locklear said.

    According to Locklear, the cost of installing an outdoor wood furnace is about $2,000, and adding a water-heating solar panel is an additional $2,500. He said that cost is offset in the long run by the annual savings.

    In September Locklear installed his first solar panel at his own home and after finding success was approached by his friend Thomas Scott, president of Pembrokes East Coast Electric, about installing such a heating system at his businesss office.

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