In Time Renovations LLC

PLEASE SHARE: Immediate openings for a remodeling company! Looking for 1 skilled, all phase of remodeling, carpenter with all necessary tools, general laborer, and painters (mostly residential and multi-family; interior & exterior). RRP certified or LBP certified worker or supervisor a plus but not mandatory. Must have RELIABLE transportation, cell phone, be able to work weekends on occasion, be a US citizen or legally able to work in the US, have a clean driver history, clean criminal history and NO ILLEGAL DRUGS. Qualified low-income City of Tacoma residents, displaced workers or veterans are encouraged to apply. Submit resume to [email protected].

More on saving water...

In the bathroom:
Never use your toilet as a wastebasket.
Don't let the water run while shaving or brushing your teeth.
Take short showers instead of tub baths.
Turn off the water flow while soaping, shampooing or shaving in the shower,
Before pouring water down the drain, consider other uses for it, such as watering a plant or garden.

In the laundry:
Use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine. Some newer models automatically sense load size.
Wash full loads whenever possible to save energy as well as water.

Five ways to save water: 1. Stop leaks such as faucet drips, running toilets, outdoor sprinkler systems, water-using appliances. 2. Replace old toilets. Older toilets used much more water for each flush than the high-efficiency toilets on the market today which use 1.6 gallons or less per flush. 3. Replace old clothes washers. Washers are the second largest water user in your home. If your washer is old, consider buying a newer model with EPA's Energy Star certification. Energy Star washers use 35 to 50% less water and at least 50% less energy per load. 4. Plant the right plants. Select plants appropriate for your climate and consider using xeriscaping, a landscaping technique designed to create a visually attractive landscape by using low-water-use and drought-resistant grass, plants, shrubs, and trees. If maintained properly, a xeriscape can use less than 1/2 the water of a traditional landscape. 5. Provide only the water plants need. Automatic landscape irrigation systems are a home's biggest water user. Adjust your irrigation controller at least once a month to account for changes in the weather and install a rain shutoff device, soil moisture sensor, or humidity sensor to better control irrigation. For indoor plants, consider using the water left over from your water bottles when you don't drink all of the bottle. Don't pour good water down the drain, collect it in a pitcher or jug labeled "plant water."

A great site to check out if you are looking for assistance such as dental or medical care; rental assistance; housing; food and so much more. Go to www.win211.org. Please share this information!

Rebates, grants and loans from the government are changing constantly from year-to-year. If you need weatherization repairs (such as windows, doors, insulation, etc.), heating system repairs/replacement, assistance with utility deposits or reconnection fees or paying your utility bills call your local utility company for more information on the programs currently available. This isn't just in the local area but all over the United States. (Federal funding is provided to municipalities who submit a request so funding availability will depend on several factors, mainly if your municipality submitted a request that was granted.)

You can always get burn ban information for Pierce County by texting "pierceburn" (no quotations) to 313131.

When wintry weather blows, will your family be prepared?

Here is a basic checklist of items to include in your emergency kit:
Food & water to cover four days for each person residing in your home. Food should not require heating or refrigeration such as canned meat, soups, cereal, and energy bars. Rotate your food supply often throughout the year so you won't have expired food in your kit.
Include a manual can opener, paper plates, cups and plastic utensils.
Include a gallon of water per person per day for four days. Make sure to replace the water with new water at least twice a year.
Include flashlights, batteries, a self-charging weather radio and a portable cell phone charger.
Don't forget a first-aid kit and a four-day supply of prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Have blankets/sleeping bags and cold-weather clothing for each family member.
Think of your pets as well by making sure to have a four-day supply of food and water and some type of bedding.
If you heat your home with a wood stove/fireplace, make sure you have a supply of dry wood.
If you own a generator, make sure the generator is in running condition and you have an adequate fuel supply. (Note: Never run a generator indoors! Not even in the garage.)
Hope everyone stays warm and cozy this winter. :)

"Watt" is a Kilowatt Hour?

It is a unit of measurement relating to the consumption of electricity. A more precise answer would be a kilowatt is one thousand watts. Consumption of 1000 watts represents a kilowatt hour. As a consumer of electricity it is helpful to understand this measurement as utilities charge for each kilowatt hour consumed. The less kilowatt hours of consumption translates into lower bills. Example: A 100 watt light bulb would operate for 10 hours to consume 1 kilowatt hour of electricity, approximately 5 cents or so depending on your utility companies charges per kilowatt hour. A 60 watt bulb could operate almost 17 hours for the same cost.