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		<title>The Heat is On</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was a baby, my mom would tell me stories of how I loved our garden. She told me that I used to stay there all afternoon staring at our flowers, having tea time with my little china doll and just having a small snack time with her. I wanted my daughter to have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I was a baby, my mom would tell me stories of how I loved our garden. She told me that I used to stay there all afternoon staring at our flowers, having tea time with my little china doll and just having a small snack time with her. I wanted my daughter to have the same joy that the garden gave me when I was young, but unfortunately, during our generation, the heat outside can practically kill you! I knew that I had to do something about it for I really wanted more bonding time with my daughter.</p>
<p>My prayers were answered when my neighbor told me about this <a href="http://www.bug-slayer.com/cool-mist.html">water mist system</a> that can be placed in any part of your home outside. Their services were to give you cooling down items so that you can beat the heat even when you’re outside. It was a great idea, so I contacted this <a href="http://www.bug-slayer.com/mosquito-mist.html">mosquito control Florida</a> right away who had the services that I wanted.</p>
<p>Now my daughter and I spend our afternoons in our little garden. Thanks to this misting system, my garden is now cool and comfy to stay in. It can also get rid of different insects that can harm my daughter. I’m so happy that this miracle happened! I will definitely tell this to my friends.</p>
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		<title>Feeling of Satisfaction</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having my floors re-installed is a new experience for me. I visited the house of a friend and saw his re-designed wood flooring. It has that certain feel to it that I can’t explain. He was smiling at me as I examine the effect from different angles. Over-all it fits perfectly, it really looked good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Having my floors re-installed is a new experience for me. I visited the house of a friend and saw his re-designed wood flooring. It has that certain feel to it that I can’t explain. He was smiling at me as I examine the effect from different angles. Over-all it fits perfectly, it really looked good and I asked him where he got them. He told me that he went to the <a href="http://www.naffco.biz/">Brandon flooring store</a> and had professionals assess the design for his floors. It was just a few blocks away from my home and I happen to pass that store quite often. I just didn’t know that they offer this kind of services.</p>
<p>After two weeks, I went to the same store and asked if I could get the services of <a href="http://www.naffco.biz/flooring.html">Florida flooring contractors</a>. They said that they would gladly help me have my floor re-installed with the design and type that I want.  I considered having tile floors just to be on the safe side. After a few days they went to my house and examined my floor space, they made suggestions and asked if I will approve of them. I gave them the “Go” signal and they started working. The finished project was a work of art. It was very nice and I never knew that having my floors change could have this feeling of satisfaction.</p>
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		<title>Counting Legs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever my friends ask me of what I am afraid of, I always say “anything with more than four legs, or no legs at all.” My dog, bob, has been my company for more than two years. He’s a Labrador retriever that is just intelligent that I’m proud of him. But when I get to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whenever my friends ask me of what I am afraid of, I always say “anything with more than four legs, or no legs at all.” My dog, bob, has been my company for more than two years. He’s a Labrador retriever that is just intelligent that I’m proud of him. But when I get to see the long spindly legs of a spider, I just digress. I have nothing against people who take these creatures as pets. I just can’t stand them! So when I saw a black cockroach standing at my cupboard, I just had to kill it. Whenever I hear about pests or alike, I knew they are foes and not friends.</p>
<p>When I got this problem right in my own home, I knew I had to call the best <a href="http://www.greensolutionslpc.com/">pest control</a> in Tampa. I had to eliminate these many legged creatures that cause harm and yes, even diseases, because of the germs they are spreading.</p>
<p>My dog still growls whenever he sees an insect, and I’d just swat him with my slippers or so. Fortunately, the trusty <a href="http://www.greensolutionslpc.com/pest-control.html">pest control Tampa FL</a> managed to dispel all these intruders in my home, they’ve got outdoor services too to clear up the lawns and the gardens from these pests. I still love counting legs—whenever something goes more than four, I deal with it right away. Pests should not be pets.</p>
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		<title>From mom with love Happy Cleaning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In spite of my hectic schedule, I try to make time to plan and clean house during my day off. But due to the pressure of the economy these days, I need to double up my work shift to compensate for my daily living. When I get home, I eat, sleep, take a bath and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left">In spite of my hectic schedule, I try to make time to plan and clean house during my day off. But due to the pressure of the economy these days, I need to double up my work shift to compensate for my daily living. When I get home, I eat, sleep, take a bath and then roll again for another days’ work. I seldom have the time to clean the apartment because of that. It didn’t sound too appealing for me to grab a broom and wipe the cluttered dust in the window.</p>
<p align="left">So when my mom finally came to visit me at home, she was horrified to see my windows filled with powder and grime. I never knew what happened after that, but she dialed a number. It all came too fast when a group of guys came doing <a href="http://www.abipressurewashing.com/exterior-house-cleaning.html">external house cleaning</a> on the outside. While the others are busy fixing the garage area. Mom never tires of chitchatting with the guys in the driveway they all seem to be in busy mode.</p>
<p align="left">Needless to say, it was very impressive. The last thing they did is <a href="http://www.abipressurewashing.com/">pressure washing</a> which is different from the way it used to be. But nevertheless, it all came together and I am very pleased with the finish product. The area was so spic and span that I can barely recognized it. Now I can properly see the light on the outside. I thank my mom for her idea and I thank the team for a job well done.</p>
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		<title>A Mini Guest House</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:42:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a small patio at the back of the house which we use for parties and small gatherings.  It is like a small house for there is a small room with a bed and a small dresser.  I call it a mini guest house for my guests this way they could have a private [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a small patio at the back of the house which we use for parties and small gatherings.  It is like a small house for there is a small room with a bed and a small dresser.  I call it a mini guest house for my guests this way they could have a private area of their own while in town.  My mom loves to stay here whenever she is in town.  The only problem I have is it does get flooded when it rains.  Having the roof done again would be very costly and would mean that we could not use it until the work is done.  So I searched for other options to address my concern.</p>
<p>I ran across the website of this company and learned about <a href="http://www.westcoastawnings.com/drop-curtains-residential.html">drop curtains</a>.  I realized that this was what I wanted for the patio.   I called up the number listed on the website and was answered by a lady who was very nice.  She answered all my queries and did not hesitate to give me an estimate on how much I would be spending if I had some installed.  She suggested however that I go to the shop so that I could take a look at the material and choose the color that I want.</p>
<p>I am now contemplating on getting their services to install a <a href="http://www.westcoastawnings.com/retractable-awnings-residential.html">retractable canopy</a> to complete the look of my backyard.</p>
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		<title>New Stuff for the Old House</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 16:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My mom’s old house in the suburbs is a typical house with two floors and terraces for every room. She wanted it to have a new look so I suggested that we change her balcony railings.  It was a simple job however, since we could not possibly do it ourselves, we are left with no [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mom’s old house in the suburbs is a typical house with two floors and terraces for every room. She wanted it to have a new look so I suggested that we change her <a href="http://www.firstimpressionsecuritydoors.com/en/products/stair-railing"><strong>balcony railings</strong></a>.  It was a simple job however, since we could not possibly do it ourselves, we are left with no choice but to look for a contractor to do it for us.</p>
<p>I was searching for possible designs of the railing on the Internet when I learned about this company that also does <a href="http://www.firstimpressionsecuritydoors.com/"><strong>storm doors</strong></a>.  Since they do provide free estimates to interested buyers, I did not hesitate to call them up.  They informed me that someone will be going to the house to inspect the place the next day and he will be the one to give the estimated price. The guy from the company came on time and looked around right away.  He gave my mom the estimate, which she showed me and was glad that it was not as costly as we feared it would be.   </p>
<p>We got their services and work has started a day after.  Now, my mom is happy that we got their services for they are professionals in the way they do things and their products are really beautiful.  Our house now looks better with it.</p>
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		<title>Additional Lights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My husband Matt wanted to install additional light bulbs in the pool area for he was not at ease with the existing ones.  He felt that it was still too dark. Since I am the one handling the expenses of the house, he begged me to say yes to his request which I did not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My husband Matt wanted to install additional <a href="http://www.dallaslightbulb.com/"><strong>light bulbs</strong></a> in the pool area for he was not at ease with the existing ones.  He felt that it was still too dark. Since I am the one handling the expenses of the house, he begged me to say yes to his request which I did not refuse.  I knew that he was thinking about safety. </p>
<p>We looked around for possible suppliers for the bulbs and mentioned it to our friends too. Luke recommended this store because he was able transact with them already.  He was satisfied with the way they conducted business so he gladly recommended them. We took his word and tried them out. </p>
<p>There was variety in the products that they offered which was great because it gave us more choices. Also, the prices were not that expensive.  We ordered a few pieces for the pool area and some <a href="http://www.dallaslightbulb.com/compact-fluorescents-c-288.html"><strong>cfl bulbs</strong></a> for the kids’ room. Purchasing was easy for they had a credit card payment facility on their site.  The items were delivered to our house about 3 days after we purchased it online.  The husband was happy with the products because none were defective or destroyed during the shipping.  We would be glad to order here again.</p>
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		<title>Safety First for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 14:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were lucky to purchase a house that had a pool.  The kids totally loved the place the moment we all laid our eyes on it. The only concern that me and my husband had was of course safety.  We were not really confident on leaving them on their own with a pool that they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left">We were lucky to purchase a house that had a pool.  The kids totally loved the place the moment we all laid our eyes on it. The only concern that me and my husband had was of course safety.  We were not really confident on leaving them on their own with a pool that they could just easily jump into. I don’t want to have nightmares so we decided to look for <a href="http://www.armaluminumusa.com/">swimming pool enclosures Tampa</a> companies to install one in our home.  Safety is always a priority especially when you have kids with you. </p>
<p align="left">They were easy to talk to and came on time as agreed upon during our phone conversation.  They did not have exorbitant rates that would make a huge dent on our budget so we contracted their services right away.   They gave a detailed work schedule and assured that all of their guys were professional and has been in the company for quite some time. They came on time and did their work without disrupting our house schedules, very professional indeed.  Work was done ahead of schedule and we were happy with the results. Now I can be more relaxed in letting the kids play around the pool area for I know that the area is safe.  I need not fear about accidents to happen.  I am so happy I got them to install it and I can recommend them to anyone looking for <a href="http://www.armaluminumusa.com/pool-enclosures.html">pool enclosures Tampa</a> installer.</p>
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		<title>A Better Solution for a Better Garage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever tried getting burned out by your own garage? Take it from me&#8212;I’ve been there. Dealing with my mans’ all kinds of unwanted items, scarps, junks—you name it.
Its right there&#8212;giving me headaches every now and then. No matter how many plastic containers I bought to store all of it, the clutter still there. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever tried getting burned out by your own garage? Take it from me&#8212;I’ve been there. Dealing with my mans’ all kinds of unwanted items, scarps, junks—you name it.</p>
<p>Its right there&#8212;giving me headaches every now and then. No matter how many plastic containers I bought to store all of it, the clutter still there. Until a friend of mine showed me her garage. It was tidy, neat and uncomplicated. I was green with envy!</p>
<p>I asked her who gave her the idea of building <a href="http://www.custombuiltstorage.com/custom-garage-organizers.html">custom garage storage system</a> and she gamely answered she found them on the internet. The company was the one who carried out the plan and all of a sudden—it was finished. Her stuff was piled neatly on the shelves.</p>
<p>Thinking that they can turn my garage in a flick of a wand&#8212;I asked for an appointment for a <a href="http://www.custombuiltstorage.com/custom-garage-organizers.html">garage organization service</a> and quickly came over. They suggested lot, pointing here and there but hey—I trusted them enough so they went on with their work. Within days, I am no longer envying my friend. Because true enough—my once garage-filled-junks were no longer in view, instead a pile of neatly arranged stuff now filled my garage. With a tall storage compartment to booth! I was more than satisfied with the outcome!</p>
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		<title>From Different Worlds &#8211; One Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My daughter and I have our differences. She calls me the domineering one. I call her the meek lamb. You see, I am a power mom; that is – I raised her all by myself. I love my job being a lawyer, but I love my daughter more than anything in this world. I just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My daughter and I have our differences. She calls me the domineering one. I call her the meek lamb. You see, I am a power mom; that is – I raised her all by myself. I love my job being a lawyer, but I love my daughter more than anything in this world. I just feel so sad that I have not been able to show her how much she means to me. She does not know that without her, I am not complete.</p>
<p>Her wedding is in a few weeks and she told me that she and Henry will be opening up a restaurant business after the wedding (they’re both chefs). I thought that this would be my chance to prove to my daughter how much her dreams are important to me as well, even if we are on separate worlds. I called the best group in all of Tampa who <a href="http://www.kitchencreationsonline.com/kitchen-remodeling.html">remodel kitchen</a>.</p>
<p>This is going to be my gift for both of them on their wedding. I secretly told Henry about it and he was like teary-eyed with the thought. I paid for half the down-payment on the building lease, I shouldered their wedding reception and asked Henry how Katie wanted their <a href="http://www.kitchencreationsonline.com/">kitchen cabinets</a> and such – oh, I don’t know the terms. I just want my daughter to love them.</p>
<p>A day before the wedding, Henry brought her to the place, with the kitchen all nicely done and just how she liked it. She couldn’t stop saying – I love you mom, you’re the best! I am so lucky! What she didn’t know, with her happy – I was the lucky one. Thank you so much for everything.</p>
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