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Free E-Scrap Drop Off & Document Shredding Event

Oct 21st, 2011
by Kathy Rain.
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San Mateo County residents have lead the way in concerted efforts to save the environment. Round up your E-scrap and bring it to the Free E-Scrap Drop Off and Document Shredding Event on Saturday, October 22nd from 9am to 1pm.

Acceptable E-Scrap: camcorders, cell and desk phones, computers, computer monitors, connectors/cables, DVD players, fax machines, keyboards, lab equipment, laptops, main frames, mice, optical drives, PC boards, PDAs, printed circuit boards, printers, radios, scanners, servers, stereos, storage discs, tape and ZIP drives, televisions, UPS power supply units, video game consoles, and VCRs. Maximum of 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x12″x15″) per household for document shredding; proof of San Mateo residency required. 

This event is sponsored by “Rethink Waste” and this would be a great opportunity for parents and teachers to teach the younger generation about the importance of E-Scap. Local events in San Mateo like these will help keep our community green and beautiful! For more information call:  650-802-3500.

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Green Homes Attract California Buyers

Oct 18th, 2011
by Kathy Rain.
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If you are a home seller  looking for a way to make your house stand apart from the rest, consider making your home more environmentally friendly.  Home buyers of all income levels are looking for environmentally friendly properties and in this challenging housing market of today, sellers are looking for new ways to attract buyers.  Making a home greener with cleaner air quality may just be the answer to getting more interest.  Below are a few steps homeowners can use to make their home more environmentally friendly:

Buy Applicances that use less water and electricity.

Many companies sell appliances like washing machines and dishwashers which use 10-15% less energy and water than standard models.  Not only are the appliances using less, but they save money when it comes to the electricity and water bills.

Use Environmentally Friendly Flooring

A wood floor produced without VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) keeps the air clean in the house.  Cork flooring helps maintain a constant air temperature in the room thanks to it’s natural thermal insulation properties and is a renewable resource.  This is because only the cork bark is trimmed from the tree and the cork oak trees continue living.  In addition, cork has a waxy substance called suberin, which repels bugs, mold, mites and even termites, keeping allergens at bay.

Change Lights with Energy Efficient Models

According to the U.S. Department of Energy ENERGY STAR program, if every American home replaced it’s five most frequently used lights, such as kitchen, outdoor post lamps, living room table lamps etc. with fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR, almost $8 billion would be saved each year in  energy costs and greenhouse gasses reduced at the rate of almost 10 million.

Remember, money and time isn’t the only things you are saving!  You can feel good about these changes not just because it will give you the edge of selling your home,  but because you are doing your part to save the Earth!   If you interested in learning more about creating a “green’ home and it’s impact on potential buyers, contact us today and see how we can help you!

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41st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Oct 13th, 2011
by Kathy Rain.
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It’s another beautiful fall in Half Moon Bay and that means it’s time for the Annual Pumpkin Festival! The 41st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will be held on Main Street between Miramontes and Monte Vista Streets in Half Moon Bay.

Held in the Pumpkin Capital of the World, the festival includes pumpkin carving and pie-eating contests, a Halloween costume contest, haunted house, Great Pumpkin Parade, giant weigh-off champion pumpkins, homestyle foods, harvest-inspired arts and crafts, and three stages of blockbuster entertainment.  The festival is presented by the non-profit Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee.

If you are a fan of arts and crafts you will love this event! Here you can purchase one of a kind unique works of art directly from its creator. Over 250 artists and craftspeople from throughout the West will display their creations in the beautiful autumnal atmosphere of the San Mateo coast.  This world-famous festival showcasing works in media ranging from wood, stone and metal to clay, leather and textiles features everything from masks and moccasins to mobiles and musical instruments

This great family friendly event in our community is on October 15th and 16th from 9am-5pm! Admission is free.  Hope to see you there!

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