The Northeast United States was crushed under three feet of snow this weekend. The storm caused downed power lines and resulted in thousands of people being without power for several days. What do you do when the power goes out? Having no power for several hours or days is especially dangerous in freezing temperatures. Here are a few tips to help you out.
“Be Prepared” is not only the Boy Scouts’ motto, it should be yours as well. Don’t wait …
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Today’s World Herald beat me to it. Omaha was announced as one of “The Coolest cities in the Midwest” by MSN. The news service calls Omaha “the land of steak and corn” and extols its “great dining scene.” Those of us who make Omaha our home are well aware of the diversity and quality of local restaurants. It’s one of the reasons Omaha is such a terrific place to live.
The service cited Nebraska’s low unemployment rate, great work culture …
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Lo
ng, glistening icicles hanging off the roof is a sight I see every winter here in Omaha. Although they are beautiful they are a sign that the house is improperly vented and insulated. As a buyer you should beware. As a homeowner there are things you can do to prevent ice dams and the accompanying icicles.
There are several things that cause ice dams to form. One of the earliest prevention steps is cleaning gutters in the autumn …
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Monday, December 31, we will have a full moon called The Cold Moon. It marks the time of year when we are locked in frigid temperatures and long, dark nights. Maybe you’ve noticed cold spots or drafts in your home. Perhaps you’ve clutched your chest in horror as you read the amount of your latest heating bill. Upgrading your home’s insulation may be the best thing you can do as a homeowner to protect yourself from the cold.
But make …
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Blog Post 6: October 15, 2012
I was recently reminded just how ugly it is to spew negative comments. Although surprisingly enough, the experience I will referencing had nothing to do with the annual spew-fest we call our political process. Unfortunately, I was reminded about how ugly words can be when I called an agent from another company to schedule a home tour for a client.
My wife and I were hosting an open house in a location of town …
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Blog Post 3: August 27, 2012
I admit it openly: I’m a big picture idealist. I believe that I first must think well of people and let them prove me wrong. I believe that the work I engage in should matter and be a blessing to others. And I believe, without question, that every person should have a home. Whether they rent or own, people need a place to feel at home in.
Because I believe these things to be …
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Blog Post 2: August 22, 2012
When we live in a house, or for that matter, any room or space that we call home, we make it our own. As kids our rooms get covered in whatever sports team or pop star we are currently interested in. Some people almost create shrines to whatever hobby or interest they have. For example, I had a neighbor growing up whose main floor bathroom was covered completely in Nebraska football articles. There was …
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Blog Post 1: August 20, 2012
After 14 years in college career services, I know a fair amount about career choices. I also have more information about the struggles people face in making career choices than most. I care so much about career decision-making I had to find a new line of work because the concerns I have about students and how universities serve them. So Tammie and I chose Real Estate and helping people with home; because our greatest …
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You know how I love bragging about Omaha being on the Top
Ten Best Lists of so many entities such as Forbes, Kiplinger, AARP, etc. This week Trulia came out with an assertion
that Omaha is third in the nation for bar density (8.3 bars per 10,000)
households. There are several people who expressed surprise and disbelief at
the ranking.
I question their reaction with some skepticism. I remember reading that the pre-Omaha
Missouri River landing …
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