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Wireless Smoke Alarms are designed to communicate through a radio frequency which makes it possible for all units to sound when one senses smoke. Simply put; one alarm sounds they all sound.
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Date: 04/30/2009
Moving on a Budget?
DIY top five tips keep moving expenses to a minimum
As moving season begins, the current economic conditions have many of us tightening our belts when it comes to the expenses associated with moving; for many hiring professional movers is now considered a luxury. However, by following a few Do-It-Yourself tips, getting from point A to point B can fit within your budget.
Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that 34 million people moved between 2007 and 2008. The Census Bureau also says the vast majority of movers in the U.S. make local moves – according to 2006 data, 62 percent of people making a move stayed within the same county, while 20 percent moved to a different county but within the same state, and 14 percent moved state to state, while three percent moved from abroad.
With foreclosures still high and families downsizing, moving is still on many minds – and may very well be a necessity for many Americans. Here are the top five ways to move without spending a fortune:
• Think Outside the Box: There are dozens of companies that can provide you with boxes of every size and shape, but here’s the catch: they’ll charge you for them. Collect boxes from friends and family and the workplace, or go to local businesses and ask them for the boxes they would have thrown away anyways. Garbage bags can also replace boxes for items such as clothes, pillows, sheets, etc.
• Pack Wisely: Bubble wrap is a great invention, but when moving on a budget it can often be costly. Instead, use newspaper that you can collect from friends and neighbors. Also, packing paper tends to be less expensive than bubble wrap. Consider using clothes such as socks or towels to wrap fragile items; this saves money and gets the job done. Blankets can often be used instead of traditional moving company pads; use them to wrap mirrors, artwork and electronics.
• Food Frenzy: Box up perishables on move day, but leave frozen food where it is – as long as you don't open the freezer it's the safest place to leave it. If you have a long journey ahead of you, then start emptying the freezer a few weeks before move day. This will ensure that you aren’t wasting food…and money.
• Make Some Dough: Cash, that is. Start evaluating early on what you plan on taking with you and what items you don’t want anymore; this is especially applicable to those people who are downsizing. Have a yard sale or post the items for sale on craigslist.com to try to make a few extra bucks instead of just throwing things away. If you start the process early enough, you’ll have time to find people to buy them.
• Good Company: Having the right tools and friends is essential to any move, whether it’s local or long distance. Ask your friends for help or if they have trucks you can borrow to save money. Make it into a party – they help you move, you provide food and/or beverages. Hand trucks and dollies can be rented, but can often cause damage. For larger, heavier items, use the Shoulder Dolly -- an ergonomically designed, patented harness system that allows users to lift with their legs and safely pick up virtually any heavy or bulky item up to 800 pounds. Using the Shoulder Dolly and other tools can help prevent serious back injuries, which are common during the moving process. Most moving tools can be found at home improvement and moving stores.
For more information on the Shoulder Dolly, please visit www.shoulderdolly.com or call (800) 217-1114.
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Product Options:
Color(s): Black
Product Dimensions:
Package Dimensions:
Length: 12"
Width: 9"
Height: 3"
Weight: 4 Pounds
Shipping Carton:
Carton Length: 19"
Carton Width: 18.5"
Carton_Depth: 13"
Carton Weight: 41 Pounds
Items Per Container: 12
Other Information:
UPC Code: 895678000014
Packaging Type: Clamshell
Patents: 6,729,511 and Patent Pending
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