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Entries for April, 2009

Calling All Fleet Managers, GPS Solutions To Make Your Life Easier

Thomas Pretty asked: For those who own a business that has vehicles out on the road every day it is becoming increasingly popular to have some form of GPS fleet management tool. The solutions offered by these systems are immense. They are not the systems that purely tell you where to go when you are [...]

First Company Aqua-Therm gas water heater central heat: any good?

Michael asked: Just wondering if this is a good, reliable, and economical way to heat a condo? (installed in 2004)
How does it stack up against an electrical heat pump, or gas furnace?
And is it able to heat a condo as warm as one wants (even during the coldest days of the winter), while still [...]

How do I fill up space in such a large reception hall?

Per asked: The hall that I really want to use is somewhat large for my small party of 50. What are some ideas to fill the hall up so it doesn’t look so empty? I’m looking for an inexpensive idea.
Thank you.Ontario Weddings

I’m getting my bathroom remodeled and my contractor is pushing me to get hydronic floor heat. Do ya’ll think

dccuttie75 asked: that is a good idea? and why?Carpenter Indianapolis

Fleet Management Techniques - Vehicle Tracking

Kent Stabler asked: GPS tracking systems are designed for tracking both vehicles and people. Employed as part of a business’s fleet management strategy, they can improve efficiency and reduce costs. They also allow a business to monitor its fleet, wherever the vehicles may be.The principle technology behind these systems has been adapted from full cellular [...]

Does anyone know where I can find a nice reception hall in Houston?

Sam asked: I am planning my wedding for february of next year and I want a nice reception hall that has stairs if possible. The only ones i found are far far away from me and I dont want my guest to drive outside of houston. Any suggestions of halls would be greatOntario Weddings

can a bank sell a home with a City code violation?

kailuahi asked: We are buying an REO home that is being sold AS-IS,BUT it has an addition that is not permitted(water lines & electrical)..the city has issued a violation to the bank…can they still sell us the house with the violation,or do they have to legally resolve it(rip it down & bring to code) before [...]

Top Tips for Making Your Fleet Greener

James Ralph asked: A key issue for fleet operators in the current climate is making businesses more green. Changes to legislation and individual responsibility now mean that we need to beresponsible for the level of pollution we create. For those running fleets, there is an automatic need for fuel burning vehicles so making drivers aware [...]

Heat pump heat exchange unit is cracked?

bglmt29229 asked: Any guess on what an average cost to replace a Heil (Gas Pack) HEAT EXCHANGE UNIT would be on a 16 year old unit?
During a buyers home inspection this is what was found at the sellers home……. so I don’t need an estimate on a new system …that’s not going to happen. [...]

Is it a good idea to hire a Realtor to sell my home for a 3.5% commission?

Tomas Mora asked: I live in Southern California and I’m planning to put my house for sale soon. I saw this add in front of a house that’s for sale in my neighborhood.
HOME SELLERS
Don’t pay 6% - 5% - 4% commission to sell your home.
At —————-Realty we offer Full Service including MLS listing [...]