Tomorrow, June 1st begins one of the largest beer festivals in the country and it's right in our backyard! This is a 10 day celebration highlighting our regions diverse beer selections. Each day bars and restaurants, both in and out of the city, are offering music, pub crawls, tastings, food and more! Check out the official website for more details:
www.phillybeerweek.org
Guess what else..? There's even an iPhone or Android App for it! Genius..
http://www.phillybeerweek.org/mobile_app.cfm
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Summer is almost here!
Memorial Day weekend is here! This is a favorite time of year for me since it means the beach, friends, family, barbecues and sunshine (hopefully)!
The warmer weather also creates a reminder to get your home ready for Summer. You don't want to be the one with a broken AC unit on the hottest day of summer because you forgot to have a maintenance check, do you?
Here is an excerpt from my team, The Steven Katchman Team's blog featuring a few tips. If you want more information feel free to contact us.
..."The following tips can help you in bracing your home for a hot and humid northeast summer so that you can make it a bit cooler as the sun shines down.
-First and Foremost, Be Cool
If you have and will be using an air conditioning unit, take the time now to make sure your filter is clean and that the refrigerant level is correct so you do not waste energy when it is being used. Calling a service technician before summer hits will result in a lower check-up cost than needing a emergency call during the heat, and provide you with peace of mind. You may also want to invest in a programmable thermostat to keep your energy costs low this year.
If you do not have an air conditioning unit, you can still stay cool by sealing and caulking windows and doors. Following that, your goal is to circulate air inside your home with fans and strategically opened windows to create a breeze inside your home. You can also install a whole-house fan or ceiling fan (have it rotate counter-clockwise) to take advantage of cooler nighttime temperatures all day long.
-Second, Consider Harnessing the Sun’s Power
If you have been thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, act now to get the most out of your panels this summer and throughout the years to come. If not, consider solar window film as an option for keeping your home cooler. Lastly, if you can’t beat the heat, embrace it, by lounging poolside or taking advantage of local parks where you can enjoy the sunshine under the shade of well-established trees.""
The warmer weather also creates a reminder to get your home ready for Summer. You don't want to be the one with a broken AC unit on the hottest day of summer because you forgot to have a maintenance check, do you?
Here is an excerpt from my team, The Steven Katchman Team's blog featuring a few tips. If you want more information feel free to contact us.
..."The following tips can help you in bracing your home for a hot and humid northeast summer so that you can make it a bit cooler as the sun shines down.
-First and Foremost, Be Cool
If you have and will be using an air conditioning unit, take the time now to make sure your filter is clean and that the refrigerant level is correct so you do not waste energy when it is being used. Calling a service technician before summer hits will result in a lower check-up cost than needing a emergency call during the heat, and provide you with peace of mind. You may also want to invest in a programmable thermostat to keep your energy costs low this year.
If you do not have an air conditioning unit, you can still stay cool by sealing and caulking windows and doors. Following that, your goal is to circulate air inside your home with fans and strategically opened windows to create a breeze inside your home. You can also install a whole-house fan or ceiling fan (have it rotate counter-clockwise) to take advantage of cooler nighttime temperatures all day long.
-Second, Consider Harnessing the Sun’s Power
If you have been thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, act now to get the most out of your panels this summer and throughout the years to come. If not, consider solar window film as an option for keeping your home cooler. Lastly, if you can’t beat the heat, embrace it, by lounging poolside or taking advantage of local parks where you can enjoy the sunshine under the shade of well-established trees.""
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Are you on Pinterest.com?
My obsession for the past few months has been Pinterest.com. It's essentially a virtual bulletin board to collect and organize various things you want to remember. For example, instead of tearing out that recipe from your Real Simple magazine, "pin" the recipe from the website onto your Recipe Board on Pinterest! When you want to make the recipe, simply pull up your Pinterest.com page on your computer or phone (of course there's an app for it!).
I also use it as a way to list neighborhood restaurants and events I want to go to, places I want to visit, books I want to read, etc. You can follow friends from Facebook or Twitter and "pin" their ideas too!
As a Realtor, I've created a board called "For the Home" which provides homes maintenance tips, home decor and organizing ideas. Feel free to follow me and starting pinning!
http://pinterest.com/kkneeland1/
I also use it as a way to list neighborhood restaurants and events I want to go to, places I want to visit, books I want to read, etc. You can follow friends from Facebook or Twitter and "pin" their ideas too!
As a Realtor, I've created a board called "For the Home" which provides homes maintenance tips, home decor and organizing ideas. Feel free to follow me and starting pinning!
http://pinterest.com/kkneeland1/
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Philadelphia Physicians
I'm a avid Philadelphia Magazine subscriber. I actually am a subscriber to many different magazines, which a lot of people find odd since you can read everything online nowadays. But personally, I like to have the physical magazine (just like a real book, not a Kindle). Anyway...
This month featured an article on the amazing medicine advances our Philadelphia physicians are undertaking. Philadelphia really is one of the premier locations for medical research and leading doctors in the world.
If you did not have your magazine delivered this month here is a link to the article:
"28 Amazing New Ways Philly Doctors Can Save Your Life"
*The magazine also highlights hundreds of the Best Physicians in throughout the area.
This month featured an article on the amazing medicine advances our Philadelphia physicians are undertaking. Philadelphia really is one of the premier locations for medical research and leading doctors in the world.
If you did not have your magazine delivered this month here is a link to the article:
"28 Amazing New Ways Philly Doctors Can Save Your Life"
*The magazine also highlights hundreds of the Best Physicians in throughout the area.
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