Life @ Home with Amy Glover Bryant

Here you will find information about homeownership, tips for buying or selling a house. I am a REALTOR® utilizing my two decades in public relations and marketing including as former Communications Director of the Arkansas REALTORS® Association. As Communications Director at the ARA, I wrote numerous articles on behalf of the Association offering ideas and advice to potential buyers, sellers and homeowners based on my work with REALTORS®, research and personal experience.

Friday, June 29, 2012

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Greers Ferry Area Water Conservation Request

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WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST

Effective immediately... due to the current heat and dry weather conditions, Community Water System is asking both retail and wholesale customers
alike to voluntarily reduce their water usage. By initiating a voluntary water conservation effort at this time, we may possibly avoid a mandatory reduction
at a later date. So please help us conserve water by:

1. Limiting outside water usage such as watering lawns and gardens to at least every other day.
2. Avoid washing down driveways, homes and automobiles.
3. Limit the filling of swimming pools.
4. Make sure your neighbors and friends are aware of this water conservation effort.
5. Please limit all unnecessary water usage as much as possible.

If you have any questions concerning this voluntary water conservation effort, please call Community Water System at 1-800-234-2971.

Thank you for your understanding and your help.

Community Water System, Greers Ferry, AR.

Advice to Save for A Rainy Day (Please Let Us Have One)

Man I wish Arkansas could get just a sampling of the rain that Florida just got. Don't get me wrong, I don't want floods, but enough water to lift the essentially statewide burn ban would be awesome.

As I was reading HouseLogic.com this afternoon, it occurred to me that in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, HouseLogic.com is offering some advice we might want to hold on to for a rainy day (please let us have a rainy day soon).

HouseLogic visitors can use the Flood Cleanup Guide for helpful articles like "What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Flood," "Flood Cleanup Kits Prepare You for High Tides," and "Water Damage: 8 Ways to Dry Out and Move On." The site also provides advice on how to determine what items might be salvageable.

For more information on home flood preparedness and tips on how to make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and enhance the value of your home, visit www.houselogic.com.

HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools from the National Association of Realtors® that helps homeowners make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect, and enhance the value of their home. HouseLogic helps homeowners plan and organize their home projects and provides timely articles and news; home improvement advice and how-tos; and information about taxes, home finances, and insurance.

The National Association of Realtors®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing 1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

KCL: Extreme Couponing Tip: What’s on Sale in July!

I don't know what I'd do without my daily Krazy Coupon Lady fix. Here's some good advice to pass along.

National Ice Cream Month: Ice cream sandwiches, frozen novelties, ice cream, ice cream makers and rock salt, ice cream cones.

4th of July: Hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ sauce, ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips, flags, fireworks.

Camping Gear: Tents, Dutch ovens, sleeping bags, lanterns, hiking boots, coolers, air mattresses, fishing gear, headlamps, portable cooking stoves, first aid kits, water bottles and filtration systems.

Back-to-School Sales Begin: Crayons, pencils, folders, binders, notebooks, pens, markers.

Seasonal Produce: Bell peppers, blueberries, cantaloupe, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, figs, garlic, grapes, green beans, honeydew melon, nectarines, peaches, plums, potatoes, raspberries, red onions, summer squash, tomatoes, watermelon.

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Great Summer Sale Ends Tomorrow

Willow House will end its Summer Sale tomorrow.

To order click here.

All orders over $40 will receive an item from the Willow House Spring catalog for 50% off.

To order click here, email Amy@GloverBryant.com or call Amy at 501.993.4668.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Red Cross: How To Recognize and Treat Heat Emergencies

How to Recognize and Treat Heat Emergencies

Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are conditions caused by overexposure to

heat. Heat cramps are the least severe but, if not cared for, may be followed by heat

exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are heat-related illnesses.

Generally, illnesses caused by overexposure to extreme temperatures are preventable.

To prevent heat emergencies from happening to you or anyone you know, follow these

guidelines:

• Avoid being outdoors in the hottest part of the day. • Change your activity level according to the temperature. • Take frequent breaks. • Dress appropriately for the environment. • Drink large amounts of fluids before, during, and after activity. The easiest way to prevent illness caused by temperature extremes is to avoid being outside during the part of the day when temperatures are most extreme.

Heatstroke

The signals of heatstroke include—

hot, red skin which can be dry, or moist from exercise;

changes in consciousness;

rapid, weak pulse;

rapid, shallow breathing, vomiting.

A person experiencing heatstroke can have a very high body temperature—sometimes

as high as 106°F (41° C).

What to do for heat stroke—

Heatstroke is a life-threatening situation. If you suspect someone is suffering from

heatstroke, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately:

1. Move the person to a cool place. 2. Loosen tight clothing. 3. Remove perspiration-soaked clothing. 4. Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin. 5. Fan the person. 6. If conscious, give small amounts of cool water to drink. 7. Place the person on his or her side. 8. Continue to cool the person by using ice or cold packs on the wrists, ankles, groin, and neck and in the armpits. 9. Continue to check breathing and circulation.

Do not give liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine because they can cause further

dehydration, making conditions worse. Ensure 9-1-1 or the local emergency

number is called if the person refuses water, vomits or starts to lose

consciousness.

Heat Exhaustion

The signals of heat exhaustion include—

cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin;

heavy sweating;

headache;

nausea, dizziness, and exhaustion;

normal or below normal body temperature.

What to do for heat exhaustion—If you suspect someone is suffering from heat

exhaustion;

1. Move the person to a cooler place;

2. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets

soaked in water.

3. If the person is conscious, give him or her cool water to drink. Make sure the person

drinks slowly. Give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes.

4. Let the person rest in a comfortable position; and

5. Watch carefully for changes in his or her condition.

Do not give liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine because they can cause further

dehydration, making conditions worse.

Heat Cramps

Heat cramps are muscle spasms that are caused by excessive sweating that results in a

deficiency of salt. Although not as serious as heat exhaustion or heatstroke, heat cramps

sometimes precede them. If someone is suffering from heat cramps, move the

person to a cooler place and have him or her rest in a comfortable position. Lightly

stretch and gently massage the affected muscle and replenish fluids. Give a half glass of

cool water every 15 minutes.

Do not give liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine because they can cause further

dehydration, making conditions worse.

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Who Are the Best Real Estate Agents in Little Rock?

Check out Soiree's list of Who Are the Best Real Estate Agents in Little Rock? I'd add a few of my own, but this is a pretty good start.

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Switching from incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is a bright idea to save energy and money. Because each bulb has small amounts of mercury, follow these suggestions to use and dispose of these energy-efficient options properly.

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Best Places for Retiring in Arkansas

SmartMoney.com released a report unveiling the four places in Arkansas that offer retirees "low living costs, high returns."

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The Southern Regional Education Board has released a report lauding Arkansas for education gains over the last decade, as measured by improvement on standardized tests.

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Free Sample from Caswelll Massey Ends Today

This promotion apparently will end today. It's a Facebook thing. Here is their address on FB and the message posted today:

Thank you Caswell-Massey fans. Our Almond & Aloe samples have been flying out the door and should be reaching you shortly.We will officially end this special promotion at the end of today. Be on the look out for more exciting news in the months to come.

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Pick up your FREE Sample of Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner but hurry as these usually "sell out" fast on Facebook. Here's the vip code you will need: CLEARstyle

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

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