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Home For Rent - Palm Springs!

January 9, 2012

This nicely appointed 3BR/2BA home in La Quinta, California, in the beautiful gated community of Lake la Quinta located near Adams Street, Highway 111 and Washington Street. Very quiet and convenient to shopping and golf.

Vacation Rental has been recently upgraded throughout with many designer touches. Upgraded tile, carpeting and custom paint inside & outside. Granite Counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

This home is perfect for entertaining with a gourm...

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Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) Seminar "Homes for Life: Building for Now and the Future"

September 19, 2011

Building Smart #15 Seminars Start September 7- The HPO is presenting Building Smart #15 – Homes for Life: Building for Now and the Future seminar at 18 locations across B.C. This seminar will help builders, designers and others involved in residential construction to meet the changing needs of B.C. homebuyers. It explores adaptable homes that are safe, comfortable, energy efficient and can be customized to meet the needs of homeowners today and in the future. The seminar also looks at strategies for energ...

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SOS Childrens Village BC 7th annual Food and Wine Festival - Thursday September 22nd

September 13, 2011

Date: September 22, 2011
Location: Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course
www.sosbc.org

Please join us on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 6-10pm at Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course in Surrey for an amazing night of local and international wines featuring an exquisite collection of Shirazes, Chardonnays, Pinot Gris and Merlots. Gourmet food from local restaurants and artisan food merchants will tantalize your taste buds.

The n...

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Product Stewardship - Recycling Regulation Guidelines in British Columbia

August 31, 2011

In British Columbia, the BC Recycling Regulation lays out a framework for recycling programs for a broad range of products in BC including paint, fluorescent lamps, beverage containers, lubricating oil, computers and electrical equipment, car tires, solvents and many more.

Shell was able to participate with the BC Ministry of Environment to produce this short video that helps companies and consumers do their part to support recycling in BC. More recycling programs are coming over the comi...

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Shell Buseys HouseSmart YouTube Channel

August 19, 2011

Each week, we will update our YouTube Channel with a video segment from the Rankin Farm Home Project. Be sure to check back every Friday for the newest clip!

Visit our YouTube page here www.youtube.com/shellbusey.
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How to remove duckweed from your pond

August 11, 2011

We recently received a call to our office from a homeowner who wanted to know how to get rid of the duckweed he had in his pond.

We checked with our HouseSmart Referral Network member, Potters for their feedback, since this is a question they must hear from time-to-time.

Here is their expert advice.

Duck weed eradication is a multi-faceted endeavor. The most effective measure is to simply get a pond net and continue scoo...

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Homemade Weed Killer Recipe

June 11, 2011

If you are a regular listener to Shells Home Discovery radio show, you will notice that he receives a lot of requests for the highly effective, do-it-yourself weed killing formula.

Well here it is:

Mix the following ingredients together:

4 cups (1 Litre) of white vinegar

1/4 cup (50 mL) of table salt

2 tsp (10 mL) of your favorite liquid dish soap

Put this mixture into a spray bottle and spray it on your weeds when ...

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LIVESMART BC EFFECIENCY INCENTIVE PROGRAM UPDATE

April 8, 2011

Effective April 1, 2011: to participate in the program, homeowners must complete a follow-up Energy Assessment within 18 months of their initial Energy Assessment or before March 31, 2013, whichever comes first.

- Homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment.

- Up to $1,500 for exterior wall insulation, up from $400.

- Up to $1,200 for basement insulation, up from $500.

- Up to $750 to install at...

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ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES

March 25, 2011

What Is ENERGY STAR®?

Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) promotes the international ENERGY STAR® symbol in Canada and monitors its use. Major manufacturers and retailers of energy-efficient products, utilities and energy retailers, and interest groups from Australia to Europe recognized the benefits of ENERGY STAR to consumers and have joined in promoting the symbol.

ENERGY STAR® is the international symbol of premium energy efficien...

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Shells Its Just That Easy Diet

March 15, 2011

We've had a few requests from listeners across Canada for Shell's It's Just That Easy Diet details.

Here is the program:

1. No bread of any kind, including buns, croutons & pastries.
2. Eat what you would normally eat at a meal – “BUT” cut it in half and put the other half away for another meal.
3. No in between snacks with the exception of 12-15 unsalted almonds when you feel hungry (not to happen more than twice a day).
4. Cut all alcohol in half. No Ex...

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