We have a WINNER!

CONGRATS TO OUR TURKEY DINNER WINNER!!

CHAUTE in our 605 Building will be

feasting with friends and family this year!

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY

Must-have Cleaning Products for Your Apartment

Cleaning your apartment is an essential part of apartment living, but it’s not necessarily fun. You can make the task easier, though, with the right cleaning products and tools. While you’re stocking your apartment, pick up these must-have cleaning products.
Supplies

Below is a list of basic supplies that everyone needs in their cleaning cupboard. Keep in mind that there are many brands on the market, so shop around for the cleaning features you want. If you want the whitest bathtub ever, then go for products with bleach. If you prefer to go green, look for eco-friendly products. Also, choose scents that you like and packaging that you prefer — whatever it takes to make cleaning more fun for you. If you like to “do-it-yourself,” you can also make your own non-toxic cleansers from basic items found at the grocery store. Whether you are buying cleaning supplies off the shelf or concocting your own recipes, here are the main items you’ll need:

•All-purpose cleaner for sinks, countertops and stovetops

•Window & glass cleaner for mirrors, windows and glass furniture

•Dishwashing liquid

•Dishwasher soap

•Mopping solution

•Oven cleaner for ovens that aren’t self-cleaning

•Abrasive cleanser for bathtubs and sinks

•Toilet bowl cleanser

•Laundry detergent

•Wood polish

•Upholstery/carpet spot remover

•Air freshener

Tools

Now that you have a list of apartment cleaning supplies to buy, you’re also going to need some tools to scrub and scour with. There are a wide variety of choices on the market, from old-school sponges to new microfiber magic. Look for online recommendations, ask friends what cleaning tools they love or just hit the stores and pick the items that fit your budget and suit your style. Fill your shopping cart with these handy helpers:

•Sponges

•Scrub brushes

•Paper towels

•Soft cleaning cloths

•Toilet bowl brush

•Rubber gloves

•Microfiber or feather duster

•Broom

•Dustpan

•Microfiber dust mop

•Wet mop

•Mop bucket

•Vacuum cleaner & vacuum cleaner bags

Storage

Don’t forget that you’re going to need a place to store your super stash of apartment cleaning supplies. Bottles of cleanser and small tools can be tucked into a special cleaning supply caddy that is easy to carry from room to room when you are cleaning your apartment. You can store the caddy under the kitchen sink, or in the pantry or utility room after your chores are done. You may also want to put a container near your kitchen sink for wet sponges and scrub brushes. Mops typically are stored in their mop bucket. Brooms and floor dusters can be mounted on the wall or corralled together in a small trashcan.

Prepare yourself with a helpful set of cleaning tools and supplies, and you’ll be more likely to keep your apartment clean. As any mom will tell you, staying on top of your chores is half the battle of clean living.

Winter Holiday Safety

Winter Holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season

HOLIDAY DECORATING

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame retardant or flame resistant.
• Keep candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.
• Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor use or outdoor use, but not both.
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini light sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.
• Keep decorations away from windows and doors.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
• Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them.
• Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers. Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.

BeForE HEadiNG tO Bed 
Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or to go to bed. Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

FACTS
>>December is the peak time of the year for home candle fires.
>>Roughly two out of five home fires start in the kitchen.
>>Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires.

New Multi-Material Recycling available!

BULLETIN

Wake County is now accepting toys, car seats, strollers, cell phones, CD's, DVD's and VHS tapes for recycling at its two Multi-Material Recycling Facilities (toys, car seats and strollers must be in good condition).

These facilites are located at:
9029 Deponie Drive in North Raleigh
6000 Old Smithfield Road in Apex
These facilities are open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Saturday. They are closed for New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For more information on these and other Wake County programs and services, please visit the Wake County website at www.wakegov.com or call (919) 856-7400.

Ways to Watch Movies in Your Apartment

Think the only way to watch movies in your apartment is to turn on the tube? Think again. While popping a DVD into your entertainment system may be the standard way to watch movies at home, technology is making it easier to get your hands on a good flick 24/7.

If you want a great apartment movie night,

take your pick of these ways to watch movies in your apartment.

Rental stores

If you only watch movies every once in a while and are mostly interested in new releases, renting DVDs from a rental store is a good way to go. Rental stores stock large amounts of the latest movies, and as long as you get to the store before the weekend rush, you’re bound to get a copy of the DVD you want.

Renting DVDs from a store does have a few drawbacks: you have to spend time driving to the rental store; you need good credit to sign up for a membership; and if you don’t get your movie back on time you will be on the hook for late fees.

Pros: No obligation to rent DVDs; get your movies right away.

Cons: Limited selection of older and more obscure movies; can be more expensive than renting online; late fees; credit check required.

Rental mailing services

For people who watch movies more than once a month, rental mailing services like Netflix or Blockbuster Total Access can be cheap and convenient.

Price is one of the biggest perks of using a rental mailing service. Most services offer unlimited rentals for a low monthly fee. Rent just a few DVDs a month, and you could save money over renting from a brick and mortar store. And as an added bonus, rental DVD mailing services don’t charge late fees.

Rental mailing services also offer convenience. Simply choose your movie from an online catalogue, and it’s delivered to your mailbox from a local mailing center in a few days. When you’re done with the flick, all you have to do is mail it back in a pre-paid envelope or, in some cases, return it to a rental movie store.

There are a few drawbacks. Whether you rent only one movie per month or 20 you will pay the same monthly subscription cost. Also, once you send a DVD back to the service, you will usually have to wait a few days for your next selection to arrive. Because of this, you do not get the instant gratification of renting from a brick and mortar store.

Pros: Good deal for people who rent many DVDs; convenient; wide selection of movies.

Cons: Must pay monthly fee whether you take advantage of service or not; have to wait for selections to come in the mail.

Streaming video and downloads

Thanks to the Internet, you don’t even have to have a TV or DVD player to watch movies in your apartment.

If you’ve got the right hardware, you can watch movies on demand on your computer (or hook your computer up to your TV). Download sites like iTunes and Amazon allow users to rent or purchase movies at a lower cost than going to a rental store. If you have a Netflix subscription, you can also watch certain films on your computer or through some brands of DVR. There are no late fees, and all you have to do is push a button to get an instant download. Some sites like Hulu even offer movies for free.

However, to take advantages of these services, you will have to have a computer and Internet connection able to handle the streaming or downloading of the movie. If your computer is older or your Internet connection is not the fastest, this will not be the best option for you.

Pros: Instant access to movies; low cost; watch some movies free of charge.

Cons: People with older computers and slower Internet service might be frustrated by slow downloads.

Kiosks

DVD rental kiosks, like redbox, are another popular way to rent the latest movies. Typically found in grocery stores or malls, these kiosks are basically like vending machines for movies. Just swipe a credit or debit card, and one dollar buys you a rental for a day. When you’re done with the disc, you just return it to the kiosk. These machines are an easy option for many people because they don’t require a credit check or a membership.

Pros: No membership or credit check required; inexpensive.

Cons: Have to drive to kiosk location; limited movie selection.

With so many ways to watch movies in your apartment, you will be able to put together a great movie night anytime!

All you need now is the popcorn.

Free Turkey Dinner Raffle

FREE TURKEY DINNER

Come by the office anytime and enter to win a

prepared turkey dinner for 8-10 people!!!

***FREE TO ENTER***

Drawing will be on:
November 18, 2010

Preapred dinner will be delivered to your door on:

November 23, 2010

Included in your Harris Teeter prepared dinner....

9-12 lb Turkey

2 lbs Green Bean Supreme

2 lbs Fresh Glazed Carrots

2 lbs Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

1 lb Turkey Gravy

2 lbs Cornbread Dressing

and don't forget.....

an APPLE PIE of course!

HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE SQUARE

Thank you to everyone that came to

see us in the office for Halloween!

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!