Here are a few things to know about your heating system now that the cold weather is here. That funny smell when you turn on the heat for the first time usually comes from the burning off of oxidation, which builds up on the electrical heating element. It’s nothing to worry about unless it last more than an hour.
When the house is cold, set the thermostat to “heat”, the fan switch to “auto” and the temperature to 70 degrees. The chill will dissipate without giving your home a stuffy, overheated feeling. Then adjust the temperature up or down depending on your comfort level. When cold weather is forecast, turn your heating system on before the house becomes chilly. Electric heaters take a much longer time to raise a room’s temperature than the type of furnaces used up North.
When using your heating system, remember to keep doors and windows tightly closed to prevent the warm air from leaking outdoors. For a 2,000-square foot house, it will cost about $1 per hour (of unit running time) to heat your home. It typically takes an hour to raise the indoor temperature one degree. Once your home is comfortable, your unit will only have to run about 30 minutes of every hour to keep it that way.
Space heaters can alleviate cold spots but remember that they can be costly to operate, unreliable and occasionally dangerous. As with your air conditioner, be sure your filters are clean and have your heating system maintained twice a year when you’re A/C unit is serviced.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Saul Ginsberg Joins the Gardens Home Management Services Team
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – November, 22 2011 – Gardens Home Management Services (GHMS), a full-service home management company serving the Palm Beach region of south Florida, recently announced the expansion of its management team to include Saul Ginsberg. Saul will be joining the company as a Managing Partner of the Boca Raton office.
"We're thrilled to have Saul on board at Gardens Home Management Services. His experience in real estate and residential construction makes him a great addition to our team," said GHMS President & Owner Chip Sollins. "Through Saul’s ability to communicate with clients and team members, we will continue to provide clients with the best possible customer service and extraordinary results."
Saul was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a graduate of Temple University and Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation Saul served as a Dentist in the Army, treating patients at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. After his time of service, he returned to the suburban Philadelphia area where he opened a private practice in Blue Bell, Pa. He built a large successful practice over a twenty-five year period. In 1996 he relocated with his family to Boca Raton, Fl. at which point he became more involved with his long time hobby of real estate and residential construction. Saul is married to Cori Walker Ginsberg, a Doctor of Audiology, who maintains a private practice in Delray Beach. They have five children and eight grandchildren.
We welcome the addition of Saul to our staff as the “House Doctor”.
About Gardens Home Management
Gardens Home Management exists to give customers the peace-of-mind they deserve. We have committed our energies to instilling trust in our customers, vendors, and employees alike by demonstrating uncompromising honesty, quality workmanship and a commitment to excellence in everything that we do. As part of our fundamental mission, we pledge to simplify the lives of our customers through our understanding of their desire for comfort, control, convenience and connection. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible customer service through our unique, custom-tailored home management packages that will help to preserve and protect your home.
"We're thrilled to have Saul on board at Gardens Home Management Services. His experience in real estate and residential construction makes him a great addition to our team," said GHMS President & Owner Chip Sollins. "Through Saul’s ability to communicate with clients and team members, we will continue to provide clients with the best possible customer service and extraordinary results."
Saul was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. He is a graduate of Temple University and Temple University School of Dentistry. Upon graduation Saul served as a Dentist in the Army, treating patients at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. After his time of service, he returned to the suburban Philadelphia area where he opened a private practice in Blue Bell, Pa. He built a large successful practice over a twenty-five year period. In 1996 he relocated with his family to Boca Raton, Fl. at which point he became more involved with his long time hobby of real estate and residential construction. Saul is married to Cori Walker Ginsberg, a Doctor of Audiology, who maintains a private practice in Delray Beach. They have five children and eight grandchildren.
We welcome the addition of Saul to our staff as the “House Doctor”.
About Gardens Home Management
Gardens Home Management exists to give customers the peace-of-mind they deserve. We have committed our energies to instilling trust in our customers, vendors, and employees alike by demonstrating uncompromising honesty, quality workmanship and a commitment to excellence in everything that we do. As part of our fundamental mission, we pledge to simplify the lives of our customers through our understanding of their desire for comfort, control, convenience and connection. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible customer service through our unique, custom-tailored home management packages that will help to preserve and protect your home.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
How to Save Energy and Money Lighting Your Home
Making energy-efficient light bulb purchases is certainly a major way to trim the fat from your electrical bill, but there are many other techniques you can draw upon.
1) Turn off lights that aren't being used. This is the simplest, most common-sense solution, which can result in surprisingly significant energy savings. Consider that a 75-watt light bulb left on for a couple hours daily can comprise up to 2 percent of your overall monthly lighting bill. Shut it off when you leave the room.
2) Be sure to dust. A dusty bulb is an inefficient bulb. Get out the dust rag, and get your money's worth from your lighting.
3) Use task lighting. Don't flood an entire room with light when all you need is a small reading lamp. Choose lighting that meets your specific functional needs.
4) Place lamps in corners. Doing so allows light to bounce off two wall surfaces, meaning you will need fewer lights overall.
5) Choose light colors when painting your walls. Light reflects off pale tones more easily than it does off dark shades, allowing you to use lower-wattage light bulbs in your home. Where glare isn't a problem, consider paints that have high reflective values.
6) Use daylighting techniques. This is the practice of using natural light for illumination. Enhancing your home's daylighting can mean everything from simply moving your desks and work surfaces closer to sunny windows to installing new skylights. See Daylighting Techniques for more on these methods.
7) Use automatic timers and/or dimmers. Timers, which regulate electrical usage by turning on and shutting off lighting sources at set times, and dimmers, which allow you to modulate the brightness of a lighting source, can contribute greatly to energy savings. For more on these, see Light Switch Options and Lighting Dimmer Switches.
8) Don't neglect outdoor lighting. Outside lights are often left on unnecessarily. Using things such as timers, motion or photoelectric sensors, or solar power with your exterior lighting setup can be helpful. For more, see Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting.
http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/save-energy-money-lighting-home.html
1) Turn off lights that aren't being used. This is the simplest, most common-sense solution, which can result in surprisingly significant energy savings. Consider that a 75-watt light bulb left on for a couple hours daily can comprise up to 2 percent of your overall monthly lighting bill. Shut it off when you leave the room.
2) Be sure to dust. A dusty bulb is an inefficient bulb. Get out the dust rag, and get your money's worth from your lighting.
3) Use task lighting. Don't flood an entire room with light when all you need is a small reading lamp. Choose lighting that meets your specific functional needs.
4) Place lamps in corners. Doing so allows light to bounce off two wall surfaces, meaning you will need fewer lights overall.
5) Choose light colors when painting your walls. Light reflects off pale tones more easily than it does off dark shades, allowing you to use lower-wattage light bulbs in your home. Where glare isn't a problem, consider paints that have high reflective values.
6) Use daylighting techniques. This is the practice of using natural light for illumination. Enhancing your home's daylighting can mean everything from simply moving your desks and work surfaces closer to sunny windows to installing new skylights. See Daylighting Techniques for more on these methods.
7) Use automatic timers and/or dimmers. Timers, which regulate electrical usage by turning on and shutting off lighting sources at set times, and dimmers, which allow you to modulate the brightness of a lighting source, can contribute greatly to energy savings. For more on these, see Light Switch Options and Lighting Dimmer Switches.
8) Don't neglect outdoor lighting. Outside lights are often left on unnecessarily. Using things such as timers, motion or photoelectric sensors, or solar power with your exterior lighting setup can be helpful. For more, see Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting.
http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/save-energy-money-lighting-home.html
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Homeowner Newsletter: Novmber 2011
Homeowner Newsletter: Novmber 2011
Message From The President
Gardens Home Management Services hopes everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Below you can read about some of the services the GHMS team can help you with this season! Also, check out the video below about "Healthy Homes". As always, if there is anything at all that I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me.How Healthy is Your Home?
We are bombarded with toxins and dangerous chemicals every day. And our own home is likely the most dangerous place of all. Everyday products and behaviors of any modern family pose surprising health risks. Duct and vent cleaning have health advantages, and can even reduce your energy bills and extend the life of your forced air system. Contact Us Today to schedule an appointment. + Contact UsProfessional Interior Cleaning
Maid Service: One of our most popular services! Our housekeeping & interior home care services are provided by fully trained, licensed, bonded & insured caretakers. Our standard detail or freshen-up programs are designed to keep your house maintained to your requirements and budget level.High Cleaning: Have trouble reaching your fans or high mirrors? GHMS offers a professional High Cleaning service to clean those hard to reach areas!
Carpet Cleaning: GHMS can make your carpets look and smell like new! We offer great pricing and guarantee our service! + Read More
Winter Flowers
Is your home due for a landscape upgrade? Let Gardens Home give your home a landscape makeover. By adding annuals or giving your lawn an ornamental treatment, your yard can outshine your neighbors. We are offering 20% OFF on all winter flowers offered for your home. + Contact UsGet Your “Honey Do” List Complete
Gardens Home Handyman services can take care of your to do list. We offer a variety of services from complex installations to routine service installations. GHMS takes pride in keeping its homeowners homes in pristine condition. Our services will keep your home looking above and beyond your standards.
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