Grafton Midview Kiwanis Club Vintage and Custom Car Cruise-In: September 14th
On Sunday, September 14th check out a fantastic car show at the parking lot at the Midview Middle School on Capel Rd. The event will be held from 9am to 3pm and will include a variety of awards, a big country breakfast and a car hop lunch. There will also be a kids corner.
Rain date is September 21st.
Grafton Harvest Festival: October 4th
Looking for family fun in the fall? Consider the Grafton Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 4th from 10 am to 7 pm. The gathering will take place at Main and Railroad Street.
Festivities will include an art show, music, and food and games. Learn what is going on in the Grafton community, and be present for a ceremony granting awards to citizens that have gone "above and beyond" in various categories.
27 August 2008
If public transportation - trains/bus/rapid - were to increase in Northern Ohio would YOU use it?
Take my new poll found at the right of your screen.
Lorain? Avon Lake? Far Eastside? What areas would you like to see serviced?
Lorain? Avon Lake? Far Eastside? What areas would you like to see serviced?
26 August 2008
Could Sam's Club's Home Efficiency Centers Work In Ohio??
Sam's Club is selling solar panels at it's new "Home Efficiency Centers" located in 9 Southern California stores, as well as other "Green" and eco-friendly energy saving items.
Could the "Home Efficiency" area concept work at area stores? Lowes, Home Depot, Costco, etc. ??
Check out these articles:
GreenBiz.com:
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/08/20/sam’s-club-solar-panels
CNet.com
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10014390-54.html
TheDailyGreen.com
http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/sams-club-solar-panels-460808
What do you think?
Could the "Home Efficiency" area concept work at area stores? Lowes, Home Depot, Costco, etc. ??
Check out these articles:
GreenBiz.com:
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2008/08/20/sam’s-club-solar-panels
CNet.com
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10014390-54.html
TheDailyGreen.com
http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/sams-club-solar-panels-460808
What do you think?
23 August 2008
22 August 2008
Green on a Budget: Tips from Ohio's Own Real Living Realty One
- Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Even changing just the five most frequently-used bulbs in your house can save you $100 or more per year!
- Install low-flow shower heads or place a water-displacement bag in your toilet tank to cut down on water waste.
- Buy local produce. This cuts down on paper and plastic packaging waste and also reduces the amount of fossil fuels used in the transportation of products.
- Set your thermostat to 78° or higher in the summer and 62° or lower in the winter to save $100 or more on your energy bill each year.
- Drive less by walking, biking or taking the bus. Initiate a carpool for trips to and from work, school or other activities.
- Utilize power strips and cut down on “vampire electricity,” which is the electricity used while appliances and electronics are plugged into an outlet, but not in use. By flipping the “off” switch on a power strip, you’ll quickly put a stop to this.
- Incorporate native plants into your yard. They’re more adapted to local soil and climate and will thrive with minimal care – meaning less water, fertilizer and pesticides used for maintenance.
- Let your grass grow. Most varieties fare best at two and a half inches tall, absorbing more sunlight and creating thicker turf, meaning less water needed for your lawn.
- Do full loads of laundry and dishes as a way to save gallons of wasted water every week. And use cold water whenever possible.
21 August 2008
Grafton Village, Ohio: Open House at 10 April Hill
Join me, Lee Hisey this Sunday from 2pm to 4pm for an open house:
10 April Hill
Grafton, Ohio 44044
This home is located on river frontage with ample wildlife watching opportunities. Watch the river as the seasons change. Over one acre backing to the Lorain County Metroparks. Located on the end of a dead-end private road. Sauna and whirlpool tub - wow!
All of this for only $224,900.
Stop in and visit awhile.
10 April Hill
Grafton, Ohio 44044
This home is located on river frontage with ample wildlife watching opportunities. Watch the river as the seasons change. Over one acre backing to the Lorain County Metroparks. Located on the end of a dead-end private road. Sauna and whirlpool tub - wow!
All of this for only $224,900.
Stop in and visit awhile.
18 August 2008
Ohio's Neighborhood Watch Programs
What can older Ohio cities like Lorain, Lakewood, Elyria and Cleveland do to increase safety and fight crime - on very limited budgets? The Neighborhood Watch Program has a proven track record at getting the public involved in safety issues within their neighborhoods. As a young Military Police Officer at Fort Hood, Texas I was in charge of the post Neighborhood Watch program. The program was directly responsible for improving neighborhood safety on a number of levels.
Some Helpful Links:
National Crime Prevention Council
USAOnWatch - National Sherriffs' Association
Citizens' Corp
National Neighborhood Watch Institute
Whether a rural community, a new suburban city, or an older urban area - Neighborhood Watch Programs can help increase safety and public awareness in your neighborhood. Contact your local law enforcement agency and volunteer in your community today!!
Some Helpful Links:
National Crime Prevention Council
USAOnWatch - National Sherriffs' Association
Citizens' Corp
National Neighborhood Watch Institute
Whether a rural community, a new suburban city, or an older urban area - Neighborhood Watch Programs can help increase safety and public awareness in your neighborhood. Contact your local law enforcement agency and volunteer in your community today!!
17 August 2008
Sealing the Existing Home - Weatherizing Existing Structures
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:
Most people aren't aware that air leakage amounts to 30-40% of a home's heating and cooling bills. Stopping air leakage is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from the damaging effects of moisture. Air, leaking into walls from the interior of the home, carries humidity with it. This moisture hits a cold surface and condenses, causing the insulation and surrounding wood to get wet. Eventually, the air leakage can lead to mold growth and wood rot.
It is a common misconception that the majority of a home's air leakage comes through windows and doors, but in actuality, only 10-15% of air leakage is through windows and doors. That is why window replacement is seldom a cost-effective means to save energy. There are lots of ways to greatly improve the efficiency of windows without replacing them.
The use of a blower door can make locating and sealing air leaks much easier. A blower door is simply a large door with a fan in it that allows you to pressurize a home so you can use smoke sticks to find air leaks.
Estimated Cost Savings:
Properly sealing your home can save you 30-40% of your heating and cooling costs.
Issues:Sealing up the outside of your home without sealing up the inside, traps moisture in your walls and can lead to mold growth and wood rot. Sealing up your home without providing outside air for combustion in gas furnaces, water heaters, and wood burning fireplaces can lead to air quality problems and could even allow carbon monoxide to build up in the home.
Regional Issues:
Reducing air leakage is something that needs to be done for homes in all regions of the country.
Installation (Getting It Done):Most people think that tightening up the home means caulking around the outside of the home. This prevents rain water from getting into your walls and that's important, but does very little to stop air from leaking into your home. Tightening up an existing home begins on the inside. The greatest areas of air leakage in a home are around the top of the foundation and around penetrations into the attic. You can seal the top of the foundation (rim joist) with caulk or expanding foam. To seal the penetrations into the attic, the easiest way is to push back the insulation, and seal the holes around wiring and plumbing stacks and caulk along to tops of interior walls. To seal the inside of the house, use a clear caulk around the window frames where the trim meets the wall and all cracks in the window that aren't operable. Add weatherstripping to the windows if necessary. Install foam gaskets on outlets and switches on exterior walls. Use clear caulk along the basement where it meets the floor. Seal around all ceiling fixtures, heat registers, medicine cabinets, bath tubs, kitchen cabinets, drain and water pipes where they enter the wall in kitchen and bath and any other interior wall penetrations. There are many things you can do to reduce air leakage in your home. However, keep in mind that professional with the proper training and equipment is best suited to pinpoint air leakage and to identify and deal with combustion safety problems.
For books on this topic visit: http://www.RealEcoLiving.com
The above information provided by EcoBroker.com. Contact your Northcentral Ohio EcoBroker/Realtor E. Lee Hisey at 440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com.
Most people aren't aware that air leakage amounts to 30-40% of a home's heating and cooling bills. Stopping air leakage is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from the damaging effects of moisture. Air, leaking into walls from the interior of the home, carries humidity with it. This moisture hits a cold surface and condenses, causing the insulation and surrounding wood to get wet. Eventually, the air leakage can lead to mold growth and wood rot.
It is a common misconception that the majority of a home's air leakage comes through windows and doors, but in actuality, only 10-15% of air leakage is through windows and doors. That is why window replacement is seldom a cost-effective means to save energy. There are lots of ways to greatly improve the efficiency of windows without replacing them.
The use of a blower door can make locating and sealing air leaks much easier. A blower door is simply a large door with a fan in it that allows you to pressurize a home so you can use smoke sticks to find air leaks.
Estimated Cost Savings:
Properly sealing your home can save you 30-40% of your heating and cooling costs.
Issues:Sealing up the outside of your home without sealing up the inside, traps moisture in your walls and can lead to mold growth and wood rot. Sealing up your home without providing outside air for combustion in gas furnaces, water heaters, and wood burning fireplaces can lead to air quality problems and could even allow carbon monoxide to build up in the home.
Regional Issues:
Reducing air leakage is something that needs to be done for homes in all regions of the country.
Installation (Getting It Done):Most people think that tightening up the home means caulking around the outside of the home. This prevents rain water from getting into your walls and that's important, but does very little to stop air from leaking into your home. Tightening up an existing home begins on the inside. The greatest areas of air leakage in a home are around the top of the foundation and around penetrations into the attic. You can seal the top of the foundation (rim joist) with caulk or expanding foam. To seal the penetrations into the attic, the easiest way is to push back the insulation, and seal the holes around wiring and plumbing stacks and caulk along to tops of interior walls. To seal the inside of the house, use a clear caulk around the window frames where the trim meets the wall and all cracks in the window that aren't operable. Add weatherstripping to the windows if necessary. Install foam gaskets on outlets and switches on exterior walls. Use clear caulk along the basement where it meets the floor. Seal around all ceiling fixtures, heat registers, medicine cabinets, bath tubs, kitchen cabinets, drain and water pipes where they enter the wall in kitchen and bath and any other interior wall penetrations. There are many things you can do to reduce air leakage in your home. However, keep in mind that professional with the proper training and equipment is best suited to pinpoint air leakage and to identify and deal with combustion safety problems.
For books on this topic visit: http://www.RealEcoLiving.com
The above information provided by EcoBroker.com. Contact your Northcentral Ohio EcoBroker/Realtor E. Lee Hisey at 440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com.
16 August 2008
Cleveland Area Leading Real Estate Rebound??
Check out this Bloomberg Article:
http://bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601208&sid=axAqNUHb9pLI&refer=finance
http://bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601208&sid=axAqNUHb9pLI&refer=finance
15 August 2008
Passive Solar Heating for Your Ohio Home
Passive solar heating can benefit people living in Northern Ohio. What is passive solar design? The following is compliments of EcoBroker.com:
Heating - Passive Solar
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:
Easy economic savings accrue from designing and building features that effectively trap heat from the sun during the day and release that heat slowly throughout the nighttime. The effect is similar to living near a large body of water where the thermal mass of the water lessens temperature extremes. That means reduced heating and cooling load for a building, and that saves you money.
You may easily incorporate thermal mass into a building for passive solar heating by using materials such as concrete, stone floor slabs, or masonry partitions that hold, then slowly release heat. Orienting your building so that the longest walls run from east to west, and using large south-facing windows, allows the sun to help heat the home in winter. Properly designed roof overhangs shield the building interior from the summer sun. Passive solar designs use natural methods to stabilize the internal temperature of a building without the need for active mechanical devices such as pumps or fans, although these may be used to supplement performance. Passive solar designs also include natural ventilation for cooling. An obvious method is simply locating windows in the building strategically so that when opened, a natural breeze may be easily accelerated in the interior. Openings and passages designed into ceilings will promote the escape of hot air from the interior of the building through the roof or upper windows.
Estimated Cost Savings:
Passive solar designs can reduce heating bills as much as 50 percent. For a monthly heating bill of $200 dollars, you may expect savings of $80-$120 per month. If passive solar features are included at the time of initial construction, or as part of an overall remodeling effort, the effective net cost of improvements will be much lower. However, you will benefit immediately in your monthly cash-flow.
Issues:
Passive solar designs are easiest to implement at the planning and design stages of a new home. However, existing buildings may be quite easy to retrofit with passive solar improvements. Virtually all occupants of passive-solar homes report enjoying design features, improved efficiency, and an enhanced sense of connectedness to the natural world.
Regional Issues:
There is no cookie-cutter or one-size-fits-all solution to passive solar design, as good solutions will be tailored to specific latitudes. A design that works well in Minnesota is not a design that would work well in Florida. Roof overhangs, for example, are designed specifically for your latitude mindful of prevailing wind direction and other climatic features specific to location.
Installation (Getting It Done):
Take advantage of many fine helpful books and resources.
Visit: http://www.RealEcoLiving.com
Be sure to get two or three (or more) bids from designers and/or building contractors to gain immediate perspective on the true costs of passive solar and installation details in your area.
Contact your local EcoBroker Realtor, Lee Hisey with Real Living Realty One today, to sell your homes passive solar features. 440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com.
Heating - Passive Solar
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:
Easy economic savings accrue from designing and building features that effectively trap heat from the sun during the day and release that heat slowly throughout the nighttime. The effect is similar to living near a large body of water where the thermal mass of the water lessens temperature extremes. That means reduced heating and cooling load for a building, and that saves you money.
You may easily incorporate thermal mass into a building for passive solar heating by using materials such as concrete, stone floor slabs, or masonry partitions that hold, then slowly release heat. Orienting your building so that the longest walls run from east to west, and using large south-facing windows, allows the sun to help heat the home in winter. Properly designed roof overhangs shield the building interior from the summer sun. Passive solar designs use natural methods to stabilize the internal temperature of a building without the need for active mechanical devices such as pumps or fans, although these may be used to supplement performance. Passive solar designs also include natural ventilation for cooling. An obvious method is simply locating windows in the building strategically so that when opened, a natural breeze may be easily accelerated in the interior. Openings and passages designed into ceilings will promote the escape of hot air from the interior of the building through the roof or upper windows.
Estimated Cost Savings:
Passive solar designs can reduce heating bills as much as 50 percent. For a monthly heating bill of $200 dollars, you may expect savings of $80-$120 per month. If passive solar features are included at the time of initial construction, or as part of an overall remodeling effort, the effective net cost of improvements will be much lower. However, you will benefit immediately in your monthly cash-flow.
Issues:
Passive solar designs are easiest to implement at the planning and design stages of a new home. However, existing buildings may be quite easy to retrofit with passive solar improvements. Virtually all occupants of passive-solar homes report enjoying design features, improved efficiency, and an enhanced sense of connectedness to the natural world.
Regional Issues:
There is no cookie-cutter or one-size-fits-all solution to passive solar design, as good solutions will be tailored to specific latitudes. A design that works well in Minnesota is not a design that would work well in Florida. Roof overhangs, for example, are designed specifically for your latitude mindful of prevailing wind direction and other climatic features specific to location.
Installation (Getting It Done):
Take advantage of many fine helpful books and resources.
Visit: http://www.RealEcoLiving.com
Be sure to get two or three (or more) bids from designers and/or building contractors to gain immediate perspective on the true costs of passive solar and installation details in your area.
Contact your local EcoBroker Realtor, Lee Hisey with Real Living Realty One today, to sell your homes passive solar features. 440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com.
14 August 2008
2008 Lorain County Fair - One of the BEST Fairs in Ohio !!
My kids (now young adults) showed animals in the fair and we've camped at the fair for fair week. It is a fantastic experience for adults and young people alike.
This year's Lorain County Fair in Wellington will take place from Monday, August 18th through Sunday, August 24th.
Admission is $4 for adults and kids under 8 are free. A great deal for wonderful event.
Thursday, August 21st all Senior Citizens, Veterans, and military personnel in full uniform will have free admission.
I've been to 6 of Ohio's fairs, and the Lorain County Fair is always a class act. Before or after spending time at the fair - spend a little time in beautiful, historic downtown Wellington, Ohio.
Helpful Links:
Lorain County Fair
The Spirit of Wellington
Village of Wellington
Main Street Wellington
This year's Lorain County Fair in Wellington will take place from Monday, August 18th through Sunday, August 24th.
Admission is $4 for adults and kids under 8 are free. A great deal for wonderful event.
Thursday, August 21st all Senior Citizens, Veterans, and military personnel in full uniform will have free admission.
I've been to 6 of Ohio's fairs, and the Lorain County Fair is always a class act. Before or after spending time at the fair - spend a little time in beautiful, historic downtown Wellington, Ohio.
Helpful Links:
Lorain County Fair
The Spirit of Wellington
Village of Wellington
Main Street Wellington
Olmsted Heritage Days: Grand Pacific Junction and Surrounding Areas
August 14th to the 17th
Thurs. Aug. 14 2008
9 – 3 City Wide Garage Sale
All day Mill Smoke trailer
6:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
6:30 PARADE
6:30 Stroll Mr. Balloon
8:00 Brdwk Jugengruppe
8:00 Hotel Fred Ziwick
Friday Aug. 15
9 – 3 City Wide Garage Sale
All Day Trackless Train Rides
10:00 Mill Smoke Trailer
11:00 Court Olmsted Falls Library Craft
11:00 Court Mimi’s Craft
11:30 Court Kids Craft –Luise
12:00 Court Olm Early Child PTA Craft
12:00 Hotel Senior Lunch/Dorothy Fuldhiem
12:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
12:30 Mill Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Animal Expo
1:00 Court Tin Can Tilly
1:00 Stroll Zap the Magician
2:00 Mill Foster Brown Nature Tales
2:30 Court EJ Cartooning
2:30 Mill The Magic of Tom Hornikel
3:00 Stroll Mr. Balloon
4:00 Court Acting Out Puppet show
5:00 Brdwk Olmsted Performing Arts
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:30 Hotel Pat Tamburro
6:00 Brdwk Great Northern Chorus
7:00 Hotel New Orlean Stompers
7:00 Gazebo Logan Wells & Tim Tucker
7:00 Stroll Rhythm & Rhyme
Sat Aug. 16
All Day Court Craft Festival
11:00 Mill Ken Yenke – Antique Appraisal
11:30 Brdwk Gun Fight
12:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
12:30 Brdwk Gun Fight
1:30 Bdwk Medicine Man Show
1:00 Mill Anonymous String Band
1:30 Gazebo Square Dance Calling
2:00 Stroll Bill the Magic Guy
2:00 Stroll Laurel & Hardy
2:30 Bdwk OK Corral Shoot Out
3:00 Mill Blood Drive
3:00 Mill Lavacodos
3:30 Bdwk Rustlers Revenge
4:00 Hotel Sweet Adelines
4:00 Gazebo Emperors of Swing
4:30 Bdwk Trick Shoot
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:30 Bdwk Final Shoot Out
5:30 Hotel Pat Tamburro
7:00 Hotel Tony Carmen Band
7:00 Gazebo Knights Tempo
Sunday Aug. 17
All Day Court Craft Festival
11:00 Bdwk Gun Fight
12:00 Bdwk Gun Fight
12:30 Mill Night School
1:00 Hotel Ballroom Dancing
1:00 Bdwk Medicine Man Show
2:00 Gazebo Haywire
2:00 Hotel Ballroom Dancing
2:00 Chp Grand Pacific Chapel – Open House
3:00 Bdwk Rustlers revenge
4:00 Bdwk Trick Shoot
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:00 Bdwk Final Shoot Out
Bdwk – Boardwalk; Hotel- Grand Pacific Hotel; Mill-Mill Street; Court-Courtyard
Thurs. Aug. 14 2008
9 – 3 City Wide Garage Sale
All day Mill Smoke trailer
6:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
6:30 PARADE
6:30 Stroll Mr. Balloon
8:00 Brdwk Jugengruppe
8:00 Hotel Fred Ziwick
Friday Aug. 15
9 – 3 City Wide Garage Sale
All Day Trackless Train Rides
10:00 Mill Smoke Trailer
11:00 Court Olmsted Falls Library Craft
11:00 Court Mimi’s Craft
11:30 Court Kids Craft –Luise
12:00 Court Olm Early Child PTA Craft
12:00 Hotel Senior Lunch/Dorothy Fuldhiem
12:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
12:30 Mill Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Animal Expo
1:00 Court Tin Can Tilly
1:00 Stroll Zap the Magician
2:00 Mill Foster Brown Nature Tales
2:30 Court EJ Cartooning
2:30 Mill The Magic of Tom Hornikel
3:00 Stroll Mr. Balloon
4:00 Court Acting Out Puppet show
5:00 Brdwk Olmsted Performing Arts
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:30 Hotel Pat Tamburro
6:00 Brdwk Great Northern Chorus
7:00 Hotel New Orlean Stompers
7:00 Gazebo Logan Wells & Tim Tucker
7:00 Stroll Rhythm & Rhyme
Sat Aug. 16
All Day Court Craft Festival
11:00 Mill Ken Yenke – Antique Appraisal
11:30 Brdwk Gun Fight
12:00 Cuyahoga Valley & Westshore Model Railroad Club Open House
12:30 Brdwk Gun Fight
1:30 Bdwk Medicine Man Show
1:00 Mill Anonymous String Band
1:30 Gazebo Square Dance Calling
2:00 Stroll Bill the Magic Guy
2:00 Stroll Laurel & Hardy
2:30 Bdwk OK Corral Shoot Out
3:00 Mill Blood Drive
3:00 Mill Lavacodos
3:30 Bdwk Rustlers Revenge
4:00 Hotel Sweet Adelines
4:00 Gazebo Emperors of Swing
4:30 Bdwk Trick Shoot
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:30 Bdwk Final Shoot Out
5:30 Hotel Pat Tamburro
7:00 Hotel Tony Carmen Band
7:00 Gazebo Knights Tempo
Sunday Aug. 17
All Day Court Craft Festival
11:00 Bdwk Gun Fight
12:00 Bdwk Gun Fight
12:30 Mill Night School
1:00 Hotel Ballroom Dancing
1:00 Bdwk Medicine Man Show
2:00 Gazebo Haywire
2:00 Hotel Ballroom Dancing
2:00 Chp Grand Pacific Chapel – Open House
3:00 Bdwk Rustlers revenge
4:00 Bdwk Trick Shoot
5:00 Hotel Butter Churn Drawing
5:00 Bdwk Final Shoot Out
Bdwk – Boardwalk; Hotel- Grand Pacific Hotel; Mill-Mill Street; Court-Courtyard
13 August 2008
Ohio Farm Markets: West of Cleveland
Please support your local community farm markets:
Grafton Farmers' Market
Grafton Town Hall parking lot
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until October 25th
440-926-2401
Lorain's Black River Landing Farmers' Market
Black River Landing (downtown on the river)
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until September 27th
440-204-2273
Medina Farmers' Market
Medina City Square
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until September 27th
330-722-9219
Oberlin Farmers' Market
City Hall at 85 S. Main Street
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until October 25th
440-774-2906
Westlake
North Union Farmers' Market
Crocker Park near the Trader Joe's Store
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until November 22nd
216-751-7656
Remember to bring cash and containers, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Freshest produce is local produce.
Grafton Farmers' Market
Grafton Town Hall parking lot
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until October 25th
440-926-2401
Lorain's Black River Landing Farmers' Market
Black River Landing (downtown on the river)
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until September 27th
440-204-2273
Medina Farmers' Market
Medina City Square
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until September 27th
330-722-9219
Oberlin Farmers' Market
City Hall at 85 S. Main Street
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until October 25th
440-774-2906
Westlake
North Union Farmers' Market
Crocker Park near the Trader Joe's Store
Saturdays, 9am to 1pm
Until November 22nd
216-751-7656
Remember to bring cash and containers, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Freshest produce is local produce.
11 August 2008
Brunswick, Ohio is going Green...
The Brunswick/Brunswick Hills Township "Green" Advisory Group gathered for their first meeting on July 30. Call 330-273-8012 for information about how you can participate.
Gazette Article: Click Here
Brunswick, Ohio "Clean-Up Collection Day" is September 13th, 8am to 2pm.
Gazette Article: Click Here
Brunswick, Ohio "Clean-Up Collection Day" is September 13th, 8am to 2pm.
10 August 2008
Green Cleaning Tips from Real Living Realty One, Ohio
Green Cleaning
Levels of pollutants in indoor air can be from two to more than 100 times higher than outdoors, according to the U.S. EPA. That indoor pollution is due in large part to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate, or "offgas," from home decorating and cleaning products.
Make sure you’re breathing quality air in your home by following these green cleaning suggestions:
Levels of pollutants in indoor air can be from two to more than 100 times higher than outdoors, according to the U.S. EPA. That indoor pollution is due in large part to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate, or "offgas," from home decorating and cleaning products.
Make sure you’re breathing quality air in your home by following these green cleaning suggestions:
- Look for plant oils in detergents, rather than petroleum - coconut oil is a good choice. Eucalyptus, rosemary and sage oils are also safer choices than triclosan when it comes to disinfectants.
- Use fragrance-free laundry detergents, which don’t contain cancer-causing phthalates.
- Mix your own stain removers. Soak stains in water mixed with borax, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, washing soda or white vinegar.
- Open a window! If the air is clean outside, it’s a greener way to freshen up a room than by using aerosol air fresheners.
- Baking soda and vinegar get the green light as all-around cleaning alternatives. They can do anything from deodorizing to cleaning the oven or removing stains on counter tops, bathtubs and toilet bowls.
- For sparkling drinking glasses, occasionally soak them in a solution of vinegar and water.
- Use the dishwasher – hand washing dishes actually wastes more water. Adding one cup of white vinegar to your dishwasher’s rinse compartment will leave your dishes spot free.
- Skip the antibacterial, antimicrobial soaps. The FDA has found that these work no better than good old soap and water. Plus, they could even add to the risk of breeding “super germs,” bacteria that survive the chemicals we use and have resistant offspring.
- Don’t throw out your old cleaning products. What’s bad for your home is also bad for drains and landfills, so check to see if your community holds toxic and electronics recycling days and discard them there. If your community doesn’t have a program yet, start one!
Tips compliments of Real Living Realty One's "Green" pages. Real Living is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and Realty One is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
SUPPORT A NATIONALLY GROWING COMPANY CREATED AND BASED IN OHIO!
07 August 2008
Looking for a "Green" Eco-Conscious Realtor in Northcentral Ohio?
Have you made environmentally sound choices in building or remodeling your home? Utilize the services of a certified EcoBroker. Get the full value of your property - allow me to market your home's eco-friendly "Green" features:
E. Lee Hisey, EcoBroker, Real Living Realty One
Hisey Group, LLC Realty Team
440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com
Proudly serving Western Cuyahoga, Lorain, Northern Erie, Western Medina and Ottawa Counties.
- Geothermal Heat/AC
- Solar/Wind Power Features
- Passive Solar Features
- Natural Areas/Landscapes
- Rain Gardens
- Recycled Materials
- Energy Star Appliances
- Energy Saver Windows/Doors
- Wildlife Areas
- Extra Insulation
- Sustainable Products
- Air and/or Water Filter Systems
- High Efficiency Heating/Cooling Systems
- Natural Lighting Features
- And more.....
E. Lee Hisey, EcoBroker, Real Living Realty One
Hisey Group, LLC Realty Team
440-315-6000 or lee.hisey@realliving.com
Proudly serving Western Cuyahoga, Lorain, Northern Erie, Western Medina and Ottawa Counties.
06 August 2008
North Bass Island also called Isle St. George: The Ultimate Lake Erie Escape
North Bass Island also called Isle St. George, is a wonderful island in Lake Erie. Owned largely by the state, North bass has fewer than 20 residents. Of the island's 688 acres, the state of Ohio owns 589 acres. Although sparsely populated, North Bass (also called Isle St. George) has a paved airstrip, small state owned marina, a church, a mail box with regular mail pick-up, a former school now used as a community center, and an active social culture. Winter ice fishing is popular, and islanders make regular trips to the Village of Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island for groceries, socializing and entertainment or to Middle Bass Island for a quick meal at J. F. Walleyes. Old Christmas trees and branches mark the snow mobile trails over the Lake Erie ice in the winter. The Hisey Group, LLC with Real Living Realty One currently has 3 beautiful wooded parcels for sale on North Bass Island. All three are waterfront parcels. For info call: 440-315-6000 or email lee.hisey@realliving.com.
05 August 2008
"Green" Eco-Friendly Business Listing for Northern Central Ohio: Cuyahoga, Lorain, Erie and Ottawa Counties
I'm building a directory of "Green", Eco-Friendly businesses and organizations in North-Central Ohio. I'm selecting who is and isn't posted. This is simply a page within my Realty One website, but I'm hoping to increase traffic for Green businesses in our area.
Do you create things using recycled products, use eco-friendly techniques in your service business, or utilize sustainable materials? Do you have a Green business resume? Send me an email at lee.hisey@realliving.com with your business website and an explanation of why your business should be included.
I'll be building the list at: http://www.realliving.com/lee.hisey/GreenOhioEco-Links.asp
Do you create things using recycled products, use eco-friendly techniques in your service business, or utilize sustainable materials? Do you have a Green business resume? Send me an email at lee.hisey@realliving.com with your business website and an explanation of why your business should be included.
I'll be building the list at: http://www.realliving.com/lee.hisey/GreenOhioEco-Links.asp
04 August 2008
Downtown Cleveland, Ohio: Exciting Living Opportunities
Real Living Realty One recently held a corporate meeting at the "Q". The meeting focused on our region's economic outlook and some of the larger projects evolving in the city of Cleveland. I must say that this was the best meeting - with usable information - we have had at the corporate level.
Speakers from a variety of developers to include Zaremba, Fairmount Properties, and the K & D Group, as well as David Abott from the George Gund Foundation and the Funds for Our Economic Future discussed some of the initiatives that are invigorating Cleveland's downtown. If their development plans plus others come to fruition downtown will have some new and exciting living opportunities. From Tremont and Ohio City to downtown apartments and condominiums, Cleveland is becoming an exciting place to work AND live.
Speakers from a variety of developers to include Zaremba, Fairmount Properties, and the K & D Group, as well as David Abott from the George Gund Foundation and the Funds for Our Economic Future discussed some of the initiatives that are invigorating Cleveland's downtown. If their development plans plus others come to fruition downtown will have some new and exciting living opportunities. From Tremont and Ohio City to downtown apartments and condominiums, Cleveland is becoming an exciting place to work AND live.
03 August 2008
Ohio Colleges Going Green !!
I receive the GreenCityBlueLake email newsletter. Great information on "happenings" in our area. The current email included a breakdown of 12 Northeast Ohio college's and university's "Green" programs and initiatives. Check it out at: http://www.gcbl.org/education/university-initiatives
Their summer intern, Lora DiFranco, also created a "Campus climate neutrality toolkit," which details eight steps for schools. Lora is a recent graduate of the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College.
Their summer intern, Lora DiFranco, also created a "Campus climate neutrality toolkit," which details eight steps for schools. Lora is a recent graduate of the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College.
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