Fourth of July is fastly approaching, here are some tips to have a great and safe holiday!
Use fireworks outdoors only.
Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them.
Always have water handy. (A hose or bucket).
Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
Alcohol and Fireworks do not mix. Please have a designated shooter.
Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
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CLEAN SWEEP FOR DUCTS
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When addressing air quality inspecting the ductwork is your SERVPRO of Cayce/ West Columbia/ Lexington first order of business. Dirty ducts can circulate odors and contaminats like mold and irritating dust throughout the building. Servpro uses a proven Portable Ventilation & Air Duct Cleaning system to help improve the air quality of your business.
Sweeping Away Years of Dust and Dirt- Reducing Potential Health Risks
Since the ventilation system is often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality, inspecting the ductwork should be a high priority. Often times the HVAC system has been operating for some time without much attention. Dirty ducts can circulate odors, contaminants such as mold and irritating dust throughout your building. A routine part of a SERVPRO service is inspecting the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit. Keeping the HVAC system and ductwork clean can potientially extend the life span of equipment by allowing it to operate at peak condition, which can in turn save you money!
Today is just a great day! First and foremost its Friday and it is my favorite time of the year! Summer time! The perfect way to spend summer is by the pool, listening to great music and eating yummy food. This blog covers 2 out of 3 , great music and awesome recipes!
Summertime Tortellini Pasta Salad
19 oz. bag cheese filled tortellini (I prefer
the tri-colored)
Small Container Grape or Cherry Tomatoes, cut in
half
4 oz. can sliced black olives
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1/3 c. red onion, diced
1 c. Zesty Italian Dressing
3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
Cook cheese tortellini according to package
directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover
and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled through.
Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli
1. Heat the oven to 425.
2. On a large cookie sheet, toss together 2 pounds of broccoli cut up into florets (but not teensy tiny florets, I like a little stem attached), 2 Tbs olive oil, 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (or 1/2 tsp. ground), 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds (or 1/2 tsp. ground), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/8th tsp hot chili powder. Spread into a single layer and pop into the oven for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, toss together one pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined, with 2 Tbs olive oil, lemon zest from one lemon, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper (I just eyeball the salt and pepper) in a bowl. When the broccoli’s been in the oven 10 minutes, add the shrimp to the broccoli and toss (carefully.)
3. Roast another 10 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until the broccoli is “tender and golden around the edges.”
And that’s your dinner!
I served it in a big bowl of rice and squeezed some lemon on top. It was a big hit.
3poundsripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1teaspoon(or more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
3tablespoonschopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint)
6cupsfresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs
1cupcrumbled feta cheese (about 5 ounces)
1/2cupsliced almonds, lightly toasted
Preparation
Combine melon and tomatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon fleur de sel and toss to blend; let stand 15 minutes. Add 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and herbs to melon mixture. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired.
Toss arugula in medium bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Divide arugula among plates. Top with melon salad; sprinkle with feta cheese and toasted almonds and serve.
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On April 12, 2012 Servpro became Red Cross "Heroes" by raising a toal of $7,000. 100 % of the proceeds were donated to our local disaster relief program. The Red Cross Heroes program is a grassroots fundraising and awarness campaign through which the Red Cross partners with community groups and individuals to raise funds for the vital programs and services that the organization provides. Between July 1, 2011 and May 7, 2012 the Columbia Region Red Cross has responded to 948 events affecting 3,231 people at a direct cost of $469,896. The American Red Cross is NOT a government agency. They depend 100% on donated dollars to provide services to their clients.
“We’re proud to be part of this community, and this is our way
to give back after so much has been given to us.”-said Marty Williams, owner of SERVPRO of Cayce/West Columbia & Lexington.
Healthy Home Checklist [ ] Do you smoke in your home?
[ ] Do your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room have adequate ventilation and exhaust fans?
[ ] Do you change your air filters once a month?
[ ] When cleaning or doing laundry, do you use bleach, ammonia or aerosol spray cans?
[ ] Is your gas fireplace and or gas stove checked yearly for emissions?
[ ] Was your home built before 1978? If so, has it been checked for lead-based paint?
[ ] Do your bathrooms have carpet?
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