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Shakopee, MN (PRWEB) December 13, 2013
Quality Heating and Air Services, Inc., a ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor that provides heater repair in Shakopee MN, now offers in-home radon testing and removal. Radon, an odorless radioactive gas that can seep into a home through floor cracks, construction joints, and the water supply, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.
Testing is the only way to detect the presence of radon. The Minnesota Department of Health reports that two in five homes in the state have radon levels that pose a significant health risk, and nearly 80% of Minnesota counties are rated as high radon zones.
Quality Heating and Air offers two types of testing: short term, which tests the air over a short period of time usually 48-72 hours; and long term, which tests the air and averages the levels over a longer period of time sometimes for up to a year. A report above 4 picocuries per liter of air (or pCi/L) is considered unsafe, and the home should be treated for radon removal. A certified Quality Heating and Air technician performs the test and can perform several methods of removal, if necessary.
To schedule an in-home radon test, contact Quality Heating and Air Services, Inc. at 952-679-7681 or visit http://www.shakopeecarrierdealer.com.
About Quality Heating and Air Services, Inc.:
Quality Heating and Air Services, Inc. has been serving the heating and cooling needs of Shakopee MN residents since 1998. As part of the Stay Comfy Minnesota network, Quality is an authorized Carrier Dealer and uses NATE certified technicians.
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(12/12/13) - Our recent cold snap can put a lot of stress on your furnace.
That's what one Linden man found out the hard way this week.
ABC12 News went inside that man's home and it was pretty cold in there. He's been without heat since Wednesday.
When John Maniak left his home Wednesday, he had heat inside. When he came back several hours later, "No heat," he said. "We got home maybe 10 and the temperature was maybe 50, maybe 45 degrees in the house and believe me it was chilly trying to sleep through the night, so we had the electrical blankets going."
The stress on furnaces is keeping Mid-Michigan heating and cooling companies busy.
Neil Castle, a Service Tech with Holland Heating and Cooling, says his company is averaging about 30 phone calls a day.
"Majority of it is 5, 6-year-old furnaces haven't been maintenance and 15 to 20-year-old furnaces have been repair parts," he said.
At Maniak's home, the boiler shut off. Although repair work is being done now, the homeowner doesn't want to relive another cold night like he did Wednesday.
"It's very frustrating when we walked in the door we were expecting 70 degrees and instead we got 45 degrees inside the home on one of the coldest days this winter, so that wasn't too pleasant," he said.
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Supreme Electric & Solar is an electrician in Plano TX providing licensed electrical services for emergency situations. The Plano electricians also recently moved into a new supply warehouse in Plano, Texas.
Plano, TX (PRWEB) - Supreme Electric & Solar is a licensed, insured, and bonded electrical contractor & electrician in Plano, Texas that has years of experience serving the Dallas area. Because electricity is extremely important in homes and businesses, the company offers emergency repair services for residential homes and commercial businesses in Plano TX. Fuse panels, load center, breaker boxes, meter bases and risers can sometimes fail causing problems which can result in the loss of power and the need for an electrician. Visit the website athttp://www.supremeelectricandsolar.com/electrical_contractor_in_plano_tx.html.
Wiring systems are very complex and can create numerous opportunities for unpleasant situations to occur resulting in the need for an experienced electrician. When an electrical system malfunctions, it can be very dangerous, leading to potential fires or meltdowns. Some common emergencies that would warrant the need for an electrician in Plano include faulty wiring, oxidized circuit breaker contacts, Federal Pacific breakers and panels, or poorly maintained breaker boxes. Fires can occur from residential owners, business owners or an unqualified handyman attempting to handle problems on their own vs. using a licensed electrician. Unlike the inexperienced property owner or handyman, a licensed electrician knows how to minimize fires by following the latest National Electrical Code and experience. Supreme Electric & Solar is a licensed electrician in Plano with the years of combined experience and training to handle most situations with ease.
Not all emergencies can always occur at a convenient time. However, people should deal with these emergencies as soon as possible to prevent property damage, business down time, loss of inventory, or even personal injury. Each highly qualified and licensed electrician at Supreme Electric & Solar can promptly address any of these problems. Supreme Electric & Solar quickly responds to problems because the loss of power means the loss of time and money. The licensed electrical experts in Plano will assess the problem and immediately execute to resolve it. While quickly responding to emergency electrical situations, a licensed electrician in Plano from Supreme Electric & Solar can provide safe and efficient resolutions.
The ideal situation is to never experience an emergency resulting in the immediate need for an electrician. Supreme Electric & Solar can perform a safety inspection in order to catch problems before they turn into emergencies. If necessary, an electrician can make repairs requiring a permit with the City of Plano. These licensed electricians in Plano have all the latest tools and expertise to provide solutions for any type of situation. The electricians are licensed and insured by the State of Texas and The Department of Licensing and Regulations.
Supreme Electric & Solar is a licensed, insured, and bonded electrical contractor & electrician in Plano, TX specializing in residential and commercial troubleshooting, as well as Solar Panel Installation. For more information, call (469)554-8658 or visit the website at http://www.supremeelectricandsolar.com/electrical_contractor_in_plano_tx.html.
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Published: 6:39 PM - 12/12/13 Last updated: 7:00 PM - 12/12/13
When the holiday season arrives, so, too, does the enigma of holiday tipping. What's supposed to be a sign of gratitude for great service can quickly turn into stress as you try to decide if and how much you should tip the handyman, mail carrier, baby sitter and many more.
Lizzie Post, co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 18th edition and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, knows the finer points of tipping during the holiday season, including whom to tip, how much to tip and how to stay on budget doing so. Post has teamed up with Bank of America, and here are some of her suggestions:
Make a list: The key to holiday tipping is to plan ahead so nobody gets overlooked. A tip is appropriate for people who have provided their services throughout the year, such as your dog walker, housekeeper, personal trainer, hairstylist, doorman and trash collector. Don't forget to think of the entire family in the process as well it's always good to recognize baby sitters, day care providers and nannies.
Lizzy Post's tipping guidelines
- Barber/hairstylist cost of one salon visit or a gift
-- Baby sitter one evening's pay and a small gift
-- Handyman $15 to $40
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In a matter that has proved extraordinarily divisive to Emerald Bay residents since 2011, Laguna Beachs City Council voted 3-1 on Tuesday to approve proposed road improvements at the gated communitys main entry, which do not include a controversial traffic signal as originally envisioned.
The Council approved specific design review and coastal development permits for the project with conditions and stipulated that a new coastal development permit would have to be obtained if a signal is proposed in the future.
Council member Toni Iseman dissented.
Council member Bob Whalen recused himself and left Council chambers since he works for a law firm that represents a governing board within Emerald Bay.
While the proposed improvements at the intersection of Shamrock Road and North Coast Highway are intended to improve safety and efficiency along with siphoning entering cars off Coast Highway, the project initially included a hotly protested Coast Highway traffic signal for the intersection.
City officials and staff began meeting with the Emerald Bay Community Association over the initial project in July 2011. In response to safety concerns raised by citizens, in March 2012 the Council agreed to pay $15,000 to hire an independent traffic engineering firm to review the proposal.
In the wake of the Fehr and Peers report, the council agreed to intersection improvements to relieve the daily traffic backup that occurs outside the gatehouse, but refused to green-light the installation of a traffic signal, which would require a coastal development permit. They also directed staff to work with EBCA to implement new gate procedures, install intersection improvements with no traffic signal, and monitor the intersection for a period of time.
The city holds jurisdiction over the 100-foot-wide right-of-way along Coast Highway that bisects Emerald Bay.
A number of the ECBAs proposed improvements fall outside the citys jurisdiction, such as moving the guardhouse north by 40 feet to improve queuing distance on Shamrock Road, and widening and reconfiguring the road to allow additional lanes, among other measures.
Improvements within city jurisdiction include reconfiguring Coast Highway by lengthening turn-lane pockets and the southbound acceleration lane as well as a adding a median with curb and gutter for the southbound protected left-turn pocket, the most controversial of the improvements. Other improvements include installation of three 33-foot light poles with 12-foot arched mast arms, chosen because they could not accommodate a future traffic signal.
Dormant grass seeding Some people didnt get their lawn overseeded this fall. It happens. But how cool is it that you can actually put down fescue seed from now until February to help fill in bare spots?
One method is to seed when there has been a light snowfall of up to an inch, Ward Upham of K-State writes in the Horticulture 2013 newsletter. This is shallow enough that bare spots can still be seen. Spread seed by hand on areas that need thickening up. As the snow melts, it brings the seed into good contact with the soil where it will germinate in the spring.
Another method is dependent on the surface of the soil being moist followed by some freezing weather. As moist soil freezes and thaws, small pockets are formed on the wet, bare soil that is perfect for catching and holding seed. As the soil dries, the pockets collapse and cover the seed.
A third method involves core aerating, verticutting or hand raking and broadcasting seed immediately after. Of course, the soil must be dry enough and unfrozen for this to be practical.
With any of the above methods, seed germinates in the spring as early as possible. There will be limitations on what herbicides can be used for weed control. Tupersan (siduron) can be used as a crabgrass preventer on new seedings even before they have come up. Also dithiopyr, found in Hi-Yield Turf and Ornamental Weed and Grass Stopper, can be used on tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass two weeks after germination. Dithiopyr is longer lasting and more effective than siduron. Other pre-emergence herbicides require that the turf be well established before application.
Illuminations The holiday Illuminations event continues at Botanica from 5:30 to 8:30 nightly through Dec. 31 (except for Christmas Eve and Christmas). Tickets are $7, $6 for members, $5 for children ages 3 to 12. You can buy them at the door, or in advance at QuikTrip stores or online at botanica.org.
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The Associated Press A tarp covers the field at MetLife Stadium ahead of Sunday's game between the New York Giants and the Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The days of natural grass may be long gone in many NFL venues, including MetLife Stadium, but that doesnt mean the paint and the texture and the surface doesnt need to be absolutely perfect on Feb. 2, 2014 when millions will watch Super Bowl XLVIII take place at the stadium. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
By DAVID PORTER/Associated Press/December 12, 2013
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It may qualify as a small irony that in the run-up to the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl, the people seemingly least threatened about the possibility of bad weather are the folks whose job is to protect the surface on which the game will be played.
It should come as no surprise, since the NFLs groundskeeping experts are used to dealing with the elements and improvising when they have to.
Like the time when rehearsals the night before one Super Bowl put foot-deep indentations into the NFL logo at midfield, necessitating an emergency trip to a local high school field where crews dug up chunks of sod as a replacement.
Or the 1970 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, when crews had to spread wood chips and sawdust across the field and paint it green to look presentable.
None of that figures to happen at New Jerseys MetLife Stadium in February, but there certainly will be more scrutiny as the NFL uses the game as a test case for possible future cold-weather games. For all the extra attention, Ed Mangan, the leagues field director for the Feb. 2 game, likened his job to an offensive lineman's, in which anonymity is its own reward.
We set the stage for the players and thats our job; if you cant accept that, you shouldnt be doing it, Mangan said. The best compliment is that nobody mentions the field at all. If they are, it usually means something is wrong.
MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, likely will make things easier for the NFL in one respect. It has an artificial playing surface, which means the league wont have to truck in specially-grown sod as in previous Super Bowls. The re-sodding of Super Bowl fields has become a science, with sod grown up to two years in advance at special farms. (For home lawn enthusiasts, the NFL uses a hybrid Bermuda grass as a base, overseeded with perennial rye grass, Mangan said).
Artificial turf can be affected by snowy or icy conditions but is a big improvement over natural grass, according to Jets kicker Nick Folk.
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MetLife Stadium (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) It may qualify as a small irony that in the run-up to the first outdoor, cold-weather Super Bowl, the people seemingly least threatened about the possibility of bad weather are the folks whose job is to protect the surface on which the game will be played.
It should come as no surprise, since theNFLsgroundskeeping experts are used to dealing with the elements and improvising when they have to.
Like the time when rehearsals the night before one Super Bowl put foot-deep indentations into theNFLlogo at midfield, necessitating an emergency trip to a local high school field where crews dug up chunks of sod as a replacement.
Or the 1970 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, when crews had to spread wood chips and sawdust across the field and paint it green to look presentable.
BRADSHAW HATES THE IDEA OF A COLD SUPER BOWL
None of that figures to happen at New Jerseys MetLife Stadium in February, but there certainly will be more scrutiny as theNFLuses the game as a test case for possible future cold-weather games. For all the extra attention, Ed Mangan, the leagues field director for the Feb. 2 game, likened his job to an offensive linemans, in which anonymity is its own reward.
We set the stage for the players and thats our job; if you cant accept that, you shouldnt be doing it, Mangan said. The best compliment is that nobody mentions the field at all. If they are, it usually means something is wrong.
MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets, likely will make things easier for theNFLin one respect. It has an artificial playing surface, which means the league wont have to truck in specially-grown sod as in previous Super Bowls. The re-sodding of Super Bowl fields has become a science, with sod grown up to two years in advance at special farms. (For home lawn enthusiasts, theNFLuses a hybrid Bermuda grass as a base, overseeded with perennial rye grass, Mangan said).
Artificialturfcan be affected by snowy or icy conditions but is a big improvement over natural grass, according to Jets kicker Nick Folk.
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NFL Groundskeeping Experts Are Ready For Cold-Weather MetLife Super Bowl
NEWPORT NEWS The Virginia Marine Resources Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on Xanterra's plan to build a new boardwalk and pier in the James River.
The plan is heavily opposed by some members of the community, according to the commission's agenda.
Xanterra has applied to build a 650-foot elevated boardwalk parallel to the James River shoreline, plus a 90-foot with a 60-foot T section, submitted plans show. The project will also include three 695-square-foot gazebos.
Xanterra plans to augment stormwater collection with a dry swale system, and will also replant almost two acres with more than 700 native plants, replacing invasive Johnson grass growing in the area.
The boardwalk will connect with a 1,900-foot concrete multiuse path in the resource protection area, according to county documents. James City's Wetlands and Chesapeake Bay boards approved the project locally last month.
Now the plan must pass through the state's Marine Resources Commission, which has jurisdiction over state marine and aquatic resources.
The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which advises the state, has expressed concern the proposal creates "excessive" impervious surface.
While passive recreation areas are permitted under Chesapeake Bay protection regulations, accommodating motorized golf carts is not considered a passive use by state guidelines, notes an October VIMS report. It concludes that the boardwalk is neither justified nor necessary, and that its shading will reduce photosynthesis in the river. VIMS had fewer issues with the pier.
An environmental review coordinator with VMRC also noted that the state Department of Conservation & Recreation advised that the site is a habitat for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon.
Xanterra responded to concerns in a Dec. 5 letter from contracted engineering firm Timmons Group, which argued that the width of the boardwalk is necessary to allow two-way traffic for passive users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. Motorized cart use will be limited.
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