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© October 2009 Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. http:/www.357ac4u.com Lic# OK-82223
Dear Friends and Family,
Welcome to the October edition of Around The House Newsletter!
The October issue is filled to the brim with a plethora of handy home know-
how, health and money-saving tips, and much more!
Before you dig into this month’s edition, take a quick look at some of the
highlights…
Mortgage-Rescue Plan Now Covers More Borrowers Find out on page 2. Winterize Your Home Today For A Cozy Winter. Find Out on Page 3. Heating Healthy Can Be Affordable. Learn How On Page 5.
Thanks to those that have found us on Facebook! If you have not looked us
up yet, or you are new to the newsletter, we are listed under the name ‘Patrick
Conklin’. We will be happy to add you as not only a friend but as a valued customer.
You can ask Patrick, the Technician Manager, any question that you might have
pertaining to heating and air and he will be happy to answer them.
Also, thank you for looking us up on YouTube! Again, if you haven’t yet or you
are new, you can see videos that we have made to better inform you of common A/C
problems, like no ‘p’ traps and information on the Freon change over coming up in
2010. Let us help you with your R-22 Freon phase out and beyond, especially if you
plan on selling your home within the next 5 years. Just log on to YouTube and search
Tulsa Air Conditioning to check us out.
As always, I’m looking forward to hearing from you or if you have any friends
or neighbors who need help with any home comfort needs or would just like their
own copy of my Around the House Newsletter, please contact me.
Yours truly,
Bry’wn Rigsbee Bry’wn Rigsbee Customer Service Representative & Publisher Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc.
www.357ac4u.com
PS If you would like your personal business card added to one of our monthly newsletters
please fax it to me at (918) 770-8210. If you would be interested in sponsoring the newsletter
on a recurring basis please contact me to discuss the terms.
PPS If you like my newsletter, or have any suggestions, please feel free to give me a call at
(918)357-2248.We love hearing from all of our friends and clients!
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH…
HERE’S WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH…
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Inside This Issue:
Winterize Your Home This Month! Healthy Eating Is Better and Could Cost
Less What Is The Most Powerful Color?
Plus much, much more!!!
Much to the surprise of some homeowners, not all wood floors should be waxed!
The key is knowing the difference between what type of wood floor should or
should not be waxed.
The only types of wood floors that should be waxed are those that contain a
penetrating resin or a wax finish. Not sure what type of finish you have? Here’s
an easy test. In an inconspicuous place, try smudging the floor with your finger or
thumb. If the floor smudges, you can apply a wax buffer.
Floors that have a polyurethane-type finish should not be waxed. Wax will not
adhere to polyurethane. If a polyurethane floor is waxed, the floor may have to be
sanded down to remove all remnants of the wax.
If you have a non-polyurethane floor, you can wax it to bring back that like-new
shine. Two of the best floor wax products on the market today are Butcher’s Wax
and Bruce’s Wax. These two brands will give your floor a high shine!
Carefully follow the instructions on the container. If need be, you may have to
apply two coats of wax to get the desired shine.
And, if you have a polyurethane floor, the best cure for a lackluster shine is to
simply have the floor re-finished.
To help maintain the shine on your floor, vacuum often and use throw rugs in high
traffic areas.
When You Should Or Should Not Wax A Wood Floor
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OCTOBER, 2009 NEWS THAT HELPS THE FAMILY.
Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc.
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The government is helping
more distressed
homeowners refinance their
mortgages.
Under an Obama
administration housing
rescue program,
homeowners with
mortgages through Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac will
be allowed to refinance up
to 125 percent of their
home's present value.
Previously, homeowners
could only refinance 105
percent of its value,
One goal of the program is
to lower mortgage
payments through lower
interest rates. The National
Association of Realtors
considers it a great plan
that will increase the
number of people who can
Mortgage-Rescue Plan Now Covers More Borrowers
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get help in order to stay in
their homes.
Borrowers will be
encouraged to pay off their
loans more quickly. For
mortgages lasting less than
30 years, Fannie and
Freddie will reduce the fees
associated with refinancing.
The shorter term will help
homeowners build equity
more quickly.
Nearly 30 percent of
homeowners with
mortgages today owe more
than their houses are worth,
according to Economy.com
(by Moody). But
economists at Moody's
predict that in order for the
new program to be very
successful, mortgage
interest rates will have to
be below 5 percent.
Mortgage companies say
they are still struggling to
refinance borrowers under
the previous level. The
process is complicated with
Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac. The companies are
still training people to
handle the huge number of
applications. Some have a
45- to 60-day backlog for
processing.
In other housing
information, the National
Association of Realtors
announced that recently
pending home sales rose six
months in a row for the first
time since October 2004.
It's a good sign for the
housing market and for the
economy.
Around The House Newsletter
The cover of Newsweek
has declared that the
recession is over. For many
people and businesses, it
doesn't feel much like it.
Stressful times continue,
and anxious people can be
rude or abusive.
Now is the ideal time to
think about the principles
of etiquette: honesty,
respect and consideration.
They keep personal and
professional relationships
solid, says Peggy Post,
director of the Emily Post
Institute.
* Consider your own
behavior. Be more patient
and understanding than
Experts Say Stressful Times Can Cause Difficult Behavior
those who are rude or gruff.
* Understand that some
people aren't coping well
with their money problems.
A sleepless night could
mean they will doze off in a
meeting or avoid
conversation with co-
workers. If you know them
well, reach out and be a
good listener. Be careful
not to reveal a confidence.
* Look ahead to better
times. Predict boom rather
than gloom, advises
professor P.M. Forni,
founder of the Civility
Institute. Watch for hopeful
developments. Optimistic
conversation creates a more
positive mood for everyone
at home or at work.
* Offer reassurance. Ask a
friend how he is doing. Let
co-workers know your
relationship is in good
standing. Talk to your kids
about a situation that will
affect them. Continue to
have family fun like
roasting hot dogs in the
park.
Kind, respectful and
considerate behavior will
help to get us there.
Post and Forni were
recently interviewed by
USA Weekend.
FISH FOR YOUR
HEART
Studies published in the
European Heart Journal
and elsewhere show that
eating fatty fish just
once a week lowers
men's risk of heart
failure. Eating a small,
3-ounce serving each
week resulted in
reducing heart failure
by 12 percent.
Fish such as salmon,
herring, mackerel,
whitefish, lake trout and
albacore tuna are rich in
omega-3 fatty acids.
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Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc.
Around The House Tip Of The Month:
“Winterize Now For a Cozy December”
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Here's how to stay warm this winter and save on heating and repair costs. Outside:
Clean the gutters so ice dams don't form and cause damage.
Replace cracked caulk around roof vents and around the chimney.
Install a chimney cap to keep critters and objects from dropping in. A cap will keep
rainwater from dripping down into the fireplace.
Put door sweeps on those that don't connect with the threshold. Use caulk around
windows and doors as needed or masonry sealer on brick.
Rake away debris and weeds from the foundation and seal any cracks. Install a plastic
cover on the crawlspace access door and seal some of the vents.
In the garage: Clear enough space to put your car inside on very cold nights. Check
your snow blower and generator to be sure that they run. Buy a new snow shovel if you
need one and have a bag of ice-melt on hand.
In the crawlspace: Wrap exposed pipes with pre-molded foam rubber sleeves or
fiberglass insulation. If pipe freezing is a significant problem for you, wrap the pipes
with heating tape. Be sure it is activated in cold weather.
Check heat ducts for air leaks, whether they are in the crawlspace, attic or basement, so
all the heat goes through the vents. Fix any breaks or gaps with metal-backed tape.
In the attic: If you can see the ceiling joists, add insulation. Don't use paper-backed,
which can cause moisture problems, say experts at MSN Real Estate.
In the house: Get the furnace checked and the central air conditioning unit winterized at
the same time.
Be sure the fireplace damper isn't open unless you make a fire. Woodstoves should
have glass doors that are closed when the stove is not in use.
Install socket sealers over unused electrical outlets on outside walls, and reverse ceiling
fans so they push warm air forward and force it to circulate.
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Advertisers Calculate The Value Of 'Friends'!
Because of email and social networks, we now keep in contact with people who would have drifted away before these tools came to be. Almost every business contact can lead to an invitation for a "friendship" on Linkedin or Facebook. The ties can stay for the rest of our lives unless we break them. Advertisers are using powerful computers that are beginning to explore what these relationships say about us as consumers and workers. They are finding, for example, that if we buy something, there's a better-than-average chance that our friends will buy it too. It could lead to targeted messaging. Big companies are researching employee relationships hoping to speed the flow of knowledge and the generation of ideas among their ranks, according to Business Week. For individuals, the value lies in networking and job seeking inside and outside an organization.
Answer Key on Page 5
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Famous Quotes
"An enterprising person is one who comes across a pile of scrap metal and sees the making of a wonderful sculpture. An enterprising person is one who drives through an old, decrepit part of town and sees a new housing development. An enterprising person is one who sees opportunity in all areas of life." — Jim Rohn "There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning, and yearning."— Christopher Morley "Success is not a secret — it never has been. There are only a few really good ideas, and not one of them is a secret." — Larry Winget "Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth."— Jim Rohn "Everything in your life gets better when you get better, and nothing is ever going to get better until you get better."— Larry Winget
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Nutritionists are delighted because Americans are spending more time in the kitchen.
They are eating fewer high-fat fast foods and buying fewer high-salt, prepared and
processed foods in the supermarket.
The biggest crossroad between healthy eating and food cost comes in the supermarket.
Once there, people want to eat well but spend less.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are part of the plan. Some cost more than you would like, but
produce is a healthy bargain if it is all consumed. An estimated 40 percent to 50 percent
of harvested food is wasted.
Americans tend to plan meals around meats, according to Environmental Nutrition.
Though meat is expensive and high in saturated fat, you can eat less-expensive cuts and
get the same nutritional value. Eat small portions (the size of a pack of playing cards is
advised) and freeze the rest. Make dishes like spaghetti without any meat.
Eat whole grains and feel stronger. A whole-grain sandwich with lunch keeps you
satisfied for a long time. A box of regular oatmeal contains 20 servings (microwave
half a cup with an equal amount of water for 75 seconds). It's a low-cost and high-
energy breakfast. To save more on food costs:
Pack a lunch and take it to work.
Shop less often and take a list.
Buy more store brands.
Stock up on yogurt, nuts and fruits for snacks instead of high-fat, high-salt, high-
priced products.
Bake a pot of beans. They are low-cost, delicious and healthful.
Healthy Eating Is Better and Could Cost Less
The National Safety Council offers these suggestions when using a portable generator:
Keep the generator outside and away from windows and vents. Never use one in a
home, garage, crawl space or shed even with windows open.
Consult and follow directions in the operator's manual each time you power up the
generator.
Keep the generator out of moisture and puddles to avoid shock or electrocution.
Use a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector at the spot in your home nearest to
the generator.
To prevent fire, let the generator cool for at least two minutes before you add
gasoline. Use fresh gas.
Never run your generator next to anything that could explode or catch fire.
Don't plug a generator directly into a wall outlet. Instead, have a licensed electrician
install a power transfer switch. (Connecting the generator to a permanent wiring
system back-feeds the power into your home. It's a danger to you, neighbors and
utility workers.
Follow the manufacturer's maintenance guide to make sure your generator runs
properly.
Safe Use Of A Generator
To Lose Weight,
Limit 'Liquid
Calories'!
Researchers at
Johns Hopkins
University studied
the difference
between a 100-
calorie reduction in
foods vs. a 100-
calorie reduction in
sweet drinks such as
soda.
Study subjects who
reduced calories
from sweet drinks
lost more weight
than those who
reduced the same
number of calories
from food.
Possibly because of
metabolic
differences, limiting
"liquid calories" was
more effective.
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ANSWER KEY
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A Hot Commodity Now: Rental Properties
Demand for rental homes
and apartments is soaring
all over the country and our
area is no exception.
We are not happy that some
homes and condos are in
foreclosure, but there is one
way we can help. We can
put ourselves in a position
to offer people a decent
place to live while they
rebuild their lives.
At the same time, there is a
significant financial
advantage to ourselves.
Owning a four-unit
apartment building is
always a matter of making
profit now while the value
of the property increases
over the years. The same is
true with larger buildings
and even with duplexes and
single-family homes.
With the great deals
available on these
properties, their value in
future years will be far
greater than one could
normally expect. If you are
looking to boost your net
worth in the next five years,
10 years, or at retirement,
this could be a great
investment.
Some factors to consider
when looking at rental
properties:
* Location: If the property
is in a nice area, it will be
easier to rent. The same is
true if it is close to
amenities such as a park, a
good school, medical
facilities or shopping
opportunities.
* Maintenance: Consider
the building's exterior. A
brick building or one with
good plastic siding won't
have to painted.
* Below-market rents: If
the units are now renting
for less than general market
prices, you can raise them.
Higher rents also mean that
the property is worth
greater because rental
property values are based
on income.
* Less than 20 or 25 years
old: It's mechanical system
is less likely to have
building code violations
and have fewer expensive
maintenance issues.
* A building that is owned
or managed by someone
out of state: These
buildings are often the best
deals because the sellers are
interested in a quick sale.
* The neighborhood is
stable or improving. It
doesn't have to be in the
best neighborhood, but it
should be in one that is not
declining because of a great
many foreclosures or other
problems.
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How To Save On
Your Next Home
Project
(866) 226-9080
It's the wow color, whether
it's on the wall, on a
Chinese red chest or a
painted accent chair.
Anyone can stand a touch
of red. It shakes things up
when seen on pillows and
throws, or centerpieces and
napkins. (The red Ferrari
always shook things up, but
that's another story.)
Decorators are taking the
power of red a step further and using it for focal points
in various rooms. Consider
the flaming red pendant
light grouping by
Cinnamon Alvarez, CEO of
A19 in Toronto.
Charlie Chair designer
Karen McKinnon said in a
recent interview, "No
matter how gloomy the
weather on a gray rain-
soaked day, this chair
invites a little sunshine in."
The Charlie Chair has wide
red and white stripes. It's
painted with an exterior grade finish so it can go
outside for the summer. It
was introduced at the 2009
furniture market in High
Point, N.C.
Red can anchor a room
with a solid, tone-on-tone
rug or a rug that includes
red as part of its overall
pattern. Then red can be
pulled out in accessories
such as pillows.
Red can make a quiet
statement or add drama
wherever it appears.
The Most Powerful Color: Red
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SEND A REFERRAL: GET A PRIZE
For every referral you send our way that becomes a client, you will receive $25 for service call referrals or $50 for equipment sale referrals:
Cash!
or
A gift certificate to your favorite restaurant!
or
A credit toward your next repair with Superior Service of Broken Arrow!
By referring your family, friends & neighbors, you’ve helped our business grow. Offering these special rewards is our way of saying, “Thank you, you’re the best!”
Without you, we couldn’t do what we do. To take advantage of our Referral Reward Program, just fill out the enclosed referral sheet and either fax it or send it in. Also, take advantage of our newest way of showing our thanks, go online to www.357ac4u.com and send your referrals quick and easy to us. That’s all there is to it!
ROCKET REFERRAL REWARD PROGRAM! If you use this form, we will be able to make sure you get credit for
all of your referrals when they become clients. If you have any
questions, just give us a call at (918) 357-2248.
Your Name: ________________ Your Phone#______________
Referrals: If you run out of room, please feel free to use a
separate sheet of paper.
Name _______________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________
City, State, Zip________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________
WANTED! More Customers like You!
Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. launched a new Customer Referral Program last spring! It’s a chance for us to thank you for sending customers just like you to us. Any existing customer who refers a new customer to Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. for any type of work, we will reward you with a token of our appreciation once the work is completed! Keep referring, and you’ll see discounts and free gifts. It’s our way of saying thank you for your loyalty, and for sending us more customers just like you. Be certain to tell your friends that when they call us to set up an appointment, let the caller know that they were referred by a friend. Tell them to have your name and address handy to give to the operator.
Hank and Lisa win a FREE DINNER from Alberto’s Delicious Italian Grotto and will bring, as our guests, a
couple of their choice. You can be the client of the month too! Watch for your name here in an upcoming month!
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1216 E Kenosha St #245
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone 918-357-2248
Fax: 918-770-8210
Email:
superior.service@cox.net
Website:
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Giving Back to the Community
As part of our tradition of giving back to the community we serve, we are proud to partner
with the Florence Park Association.
Thank You Florence Park Association!
We have produced a special Voucher for their fund raising event. The Voucher gives the
bearer the ability to save $25.00 on their first service with our company for Heating, Cooling or
Energy power generator services. When the Vouchers are redeemed, we will also donate $25.00 to
their fundraiser!
If you know, or are a part of, an organization that would benefit from our services, please
feel free to call. We look forward to continue to serve You. Just ask for Sean McBriarty. He will be
happy to help and assist your needs. Just call 918-357-2248. Or email Sean at
Sean.Superior@cox.net.
Don’t Forget Your Fall 2009 PM
Remember, we are now in our fall season and furnaces are coming back to life after being
turned off the entire summer. I will be happy to set an apt with you for your Fall 2009 Preventive
Maintenance. Just call me, Bry’wn at 918-357-2248.
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Thank you to all those that have joined us on Facebook! For those who
haven’t, again, you can log on to www.facebook.com and look up Patrick
Conklin, or click on his name to go to the link. And let us add you as not only a
friend but as a valued customer. Patrick, our Technician Manager, will be glad
to answer any questions that you might have pertaining to heating and air. If
you are unsure or still have questions about the 2010 R-22 Freon phase out.
Ask Patrick, he will be glad to answer any of the concerns that you might
have.
Also, thank you to all that viewed or videos on YouTube. We really hope
that you enjoyed them and found them informative. If this is your first
newsletter, Superior Service of Broken Arrow Inc. posted a few videos to help
inform you, the home owner, about some common a/c problems that we see
when out in the field. We will show you the importance of a ‘P’ Trap and tell
you what it’s for. You will see one video of many more to come of ‘Seven Dirty
Secrets That Most Contractors Don’t Want You to Know About’. If you would
like a copy of this report for yourself or would like to know more information,
just call 918-357-AC4U and ask for Sean, out Comfort Specialist. He will
provide you will the information that you are looking for. Or you can log onto
our website and send in the request to get your own free copy.
Lastly, you can always go to our website www.357ac4u.com and check
us out there. We have a lot of information there for you to be informed. There
is a page where you can sign up for us to send you a coupon for 20% off you
next service call. This applies to customers with or without a home warranty.
In other words, if you have an a/c or furnace and you need service, you can use
this coupon.
I hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. All that we have said and the
information we have given is put out there for you, the homeowner. We are a
company with only your best interest and your comfort in mind because
you’re right! You’re home should be more comfortable!
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