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Terry Bordeleau 636-397-7378 [email protected] http://www.terrybordeleau.com Berkshire Hathaway Alliance Real Estate 251 Salt Lick Road Saint Peters, MO 63376

No one wants to have to call a plumber; not only can that be a messy experience, but also a pricey one. To help prevent having to make that call, here is a list of common plumbing problems and how you can avoid them. Water heater: If your home has hard water your water heater may need to be drained to remove build up on the bottom of the tank. If this sediment isn't cleaned out, it can clog water lines making your water heater less efficient. Toilet: Don't just flush anything, be selective about what goes down your toilet. The only item that you should flush is toilet paper. Items that can clog your toilet and cause a problem are cotton balls, cleaning wipes, and trash. These items are not made to dissolve and some will actually expand in water. If your toilet starts to overflow, shut off the water supply until you can call a plumber. Kitchen Sink: The kitchen sink gets clogged when you put in items that shouldn't go in the sink, such as grease, fats, and cooking oil. These items will clog your sink because they stick to pipes and solidify when they cool, which causes blockage. Avoid pouring these items down the sink, instead pour them into a can or bottle to thrown away. Occasionally pouring boiling water down the sink can help melt and wash away built up grease. Shower drain: Hair is the primary reason why a shower drain gets clogged since hair doesn't dissolve in water. Using a shower strainer will help trap hair before it goes down the drain.

Next time you fill your cup with water, think about this: We each use about 100 gallons of water per day, which fills about 1,600 glasses. The consumption of household water has increased by 200 percent since the 50's, even though the population has grown by only 90 percent. As a result, many states are expected to face water shortages. Reducing the flow of water leaving our household is as easy as fixing a leaky faucet or toilet; a dripping faucet can waste up to 74 gallons a day, and a leaking toilet up to 200 gallons a day. Repairing a leaky toilet can save $30 a year, which may not sound like much, but that is equivalent to about 73,000 gallons.

Indoor air quality is important, and people spend thousands of dollars on purifiers, hepa vacuums, and filters, in order to keep their air clean. NASA did a study to find out which plants not only released oxygen, but also were the best at filtering the air for the space station. You can use these plants in your home or office to improve the quality of the air in your space. These are common plants that can be found at your local nursery and added to your space today. The top 10 plants most effective in removing air pollutants: Bamboo Palm - Chamaedorea Seifritzii Chinese Evergreen - Aglaonema Modestum English Ivy Hedera Helix Gerbera Daisy Gerbera Jamesonii Janet Craig - Dracaena "Janet Craig" Marginata - Dracaena Marginata Mass cane/Corn Plant - Dracaena Massangeana Mother-in-Law's Tongue Sansevieria Laurentii Pot Mum - Chrysantheium morifolium Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum Warneckii - Dracaena "Warneckii" Click here to read more about the study done by NASA.

As winter approaches, we want you to be safe when walking out on icy walkways around your home. Check out these products that can help you walk with confidence and give you better traction. For your front entry, use an ice-melting doormat. An electric doormat melts the snow as it falls, up to a rate of 2 inches per hour. Try using rubberized treads on outdoor stairs. Before the icy weather starts, add rubberized stair treads to steps that release ice with a stomp that you can brush away. Sidewalk granules won't melt the ice, but they will embed into the ice and give you a more secure footing. On smooth floors such as the garage, try slip-resistant tapes. Slip-resistant tapes will help you with traction when getting in and out of your car where ice has melted.

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 1 1/2 pounds carrots, all a similar size and thickness, peeled and quartered lengthwise, tops reserved for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 to 1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1 sprig rosemary Directions In a skillet large enough to hold the carrots, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the carrots and season with salt and black pepper. Using a wooden spoon, stir the carrots to coat with the oil and seasonings. After the carrots have cooked for a few minutes, add the brown sugar and molasses and continue to cook, stirring from time to time. Add a little water so they can become tender without burning the sugar. Continue to cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add more water, if needed, but the sauce should be thick enough to coat the carrots and should bubble around the edges of the pan. The carrots should be tender and fairly yielding when pierced with the tip of a knife. Add the butter and the rosemary sprig. Once the butter has melted remove the rosemary sprig and discard. Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped carrot tops. Serve immediately or allow to "rest" a little before serving. Recipe courtesy Alex Guarnaschelli Click here to read more.