Yellow City Car

 Today we had to replace the muffler of our car at a car service. I saw this yellow car beside ours.

 

Why is Your Home Staying on the Market so Long?

If you have listed your home and you see that it's been sitting on the market for longer than you'd expect, there are quite a few reasons why this may be happening. Before heading into a panic, however, take a look through these common reasons why a home doesn't sell as quickly as expected.

1. It needs to be tidy and clean

While this is certainly a basic, it cannot be over emphasized. Are you sure that you're not missing anything when you clean up the house for a viewing? Maybe there are some small messes that you find insignificant that others see when they're walking through your home. Ask a neighbor to come by to inspect your home to make sure that everything looks okay before your next viewing. Sometimes a third party can give you a clue that there's something out of order and your just missing it because you're so used to seeing it day after day.

2. Perhaps it is overpriced

While this is a common reason, this is quite often not the case. Most people jump to the conclusion that they have overpriced their home when it's not selling quickly and miss the true cause altogether. Talk to your real estate agent to find out whether he thinks it's overpriced or whether it's sitting in the price range that would be expected.

3. There are some repairs to be done

Does your home have some small repairs that you've been putting off? In many cases small repairs can stand out to a potential homebuyer. Make sure that any small things that can be repaired are addressed. It may be something as simple as a drawer not opening properly, a sticky window or a small crack in the wall. If someone is viewing your home and decides to open all the drawers in the kitchen and one won't open easily, it may just be enough to irritate that homebuyer to the point where he strikes your home off of his list.

For a home that's full of small repair jobs it's a good idea to call in a handyman for a day. Hand him a list of things to get done and send him on his way throughout your house. You'll be amazed to see the difference that can be made with an intense effort by a handyman. There is a reason why they call them handy and you'll wonder why you never called one in before.

Make sure that you talk to your agent about all of the factors that could be slowing down your sale. No matter what the economy may be these days, and what homes are selling faster in different parts of town, there are still homes being sold in your area and you need to make that yours is one of them as well.

Sharon Freeman is a freelance author who writes about Real Estate and Property tips for her local Sydney market

Oh No! Not Pinkeye!

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If you've ever had pinkeye before you know how uncomfortable and distracting it can be. You use your eyes constantly when you're awake and having one that isn't doing its job properly can just stop you in your tracks. While pinkeye isn't usually very are painful, it's not a comfortable condition and you'll have a lot of attention on your eye while you have it. As well, it can be itchy, inflamed and for many a little disgusting to deal with.

What is pinkeye?

Pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an infection of the eye that can be caused by viruses, bacteria or allergy irritants. Children are more likely to get pinkeye than adults and viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are the most common forms of it.

Bacterial pinkeye is often caused by staphylococci or a steptococci bacterium that has made its way into the eye. This type of pinkeye has symptoms that include swelling, pain, redness of the whites of the eye, itching and a yellowish or green discharge. Pinkeye that has been caused by a virus has a clear watery discharge along with the other symptoms mentioned above. This type of conjunctivitis usually involves some bright light sensitivity and sinus congestion as well.

How contagious is it?

Very! If there's a person in the home with pinkeye it can get transmitted to other people very easily. The person suffering from this condition needs to have their own towel to use during this time and be given strict instructions to not use any other towel. The sufferer must also keep his hands clean at all times and avoid touching his eye. This can be a very difficult instruction to follow, however, since the eye will be itchy and the person will have a tendency to rub it. It can be quite a challenge to deal with a child with conjunctivitis to keep him from transporting this condition to other family members!

What are the treatments?

If you visit your family physician you may be given prescription eye drops that will help with the infection and the irritation. It usually takes 7 to 10 days for pinkeye to completely run its course if it is viral, since antibiotics will only help with the symptoms and to help prevent an infection that could occur from rubbing the eyes so often. Bacterial conjunctivitis will require antibiotic eye drops that will help to clear up the infection within 2 to 3 days. For people that are suffering from an allergic reaction to an irritant, eye drops will be prescribed that contain antihistamines.

Article by Sharon Freeman who is a freelance writer who loves writing about health, injuries and medical services.

Help and Advice in Choosing the Best Galway Solicitors

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Choosing the right Galway Solicitor means more than just flicking through some pages and browsing the Internet. If you want to get your money’s worth, you need time for research. Excellent solicitors are not difficult to find, if you know where to look for them. If you are looking for a solicitor, here are some helpful tips and advice to guide you in your search.

Know the exact area of law that concerns you and check the law firm or solicitor specializes in the area. Many law firms choose to specialize in particular areas and have various departments within the firm. It can be Business Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Planning law, Environmental Law etc. You have to make sure that the law firm has a practice which is relevant to your legal problems at hand. This will help ensure that you get the best advice and representation possible for your situation. For example, if you are going through a divorce, you need to choose a solicitor who specializes in family law.

Some law firms are general practices but don’t let this put you off. Often a solicitor in a firm will have the skill set to deal with your query.  So it is important to ask the solicitor what experience they have in dealing with similar cases in the past. This will not insult the solicitor and you may find the solicitor happy to hear to the question. As it may allow him/her to tell you about any recent successes! Ultimately you have to make sure that you choose a solicitor who has experience in the area which you need legal advice. This may sound so obvious, but more often than not, a lot of people still choose to be represented by solicitors who do not have enough knowledge or experience in a particular area.

The most reliable source of information always has been “word of mouth”, recommendations from previous clients. This is another great way to choose a solicitor in Galway. Previous clients can tell you if they were happy with the service they got from the law firm. They do not have any interest in the law firm and will speak honestly. Chances are that you know a lot of people who have used the services of a solicitor for buying a home, setting up a business, making a will, personal injury claim, debt recovery, insolvency etc.

If you are carrying out your own research look at the firm’s history. You want a firm which is well-established and reputable. You want your solicitor to have experience. Do up a short list of solicitors and ask around if people have heard of them and listen to what people say. If the law firm has a good track record, you are in good hands. You can be confident of their ability to handle your case.

After your first consultation a Solicitor is obliged to give you a breakdown of the estimated cost.  Not all solicitors and law firms charge the same rates for their services so don’t be afraid to ask what they charge on an hourly rate or per transaction. However, you should not make the mistake of getting the cheapest one. Remember that you get what you pay for. If you pay cheaply for a service, you may end up regretting it.

If you want a solicitor in Galway and a law firm which has expertise, stellar track record and excellent reputation, you should consider the above information.

Article by Elissa Joyce is a freelance writer who enjoys exploring legal advices, she writes on behalf of Solicitors Galway.

How to Choose a Wedding Playlist that will Guarantee that Your Guests Dance

Where do you start when it comes to the right music for your wedding? You need to take into account the following when deciding on music. What time of day is the reception? What is the average age of guests? Do you want a party atmosphere or a laid back atmosphere? At the end of the day, you need to choose music based on what you like however to have a wedding that everyone talks about, you do need to consider the guests and their needs as well.

If you are having a reception over the lunchtime period you need to consider the ambience you want to create. Many lunchtime weddings generally have laid back music. People seem to be happy to gather and share a lovely meal whilst music is quietly played in the background. For these kinds of weddings a nice jazz band (if that is your style) or a acoustic type duo would be perfect. For a larger venue a trio or 4 to 5 piece band would be great but again playing chilled laid back music with a bit of a beat but not too loud and disruptive.

If the reception is a wedding where people do want to dance, having a versatile band or DJ is the key. Whilst people are eating, the music maybe laid back however as soon as the speeches are over and the mains have been eaten the volume of the music can be raised for some dancing to happen. The selection of music is something you need to discuss with your band or DJ beforehand. If you have a large range of people, songs that cover the 50’s right up to today would keep the dance floor alive. If your reception has a lot of young people, music from the 50’s may not be as appealing so make sure you select a band or DJ that have a range to cover their needs.

The same principal applies for evening receptions as it does lunchtimes. Receptions that have 50 people or more generally have some kind of dance floor that happens towards the end of the evening. Smaller weddings maybe just a lovely meal with not much dancing however again the entertainment that you hire should be able to play in accordance to the room set.

The style of music that is played is really important. Generally people love the good old classics like Sweet Caroline, Crazy Little called love, and the also a couple of cheesy songs as well like We are Family and I will Survive. To guarantee your party to dance, make sure it is versatile or meeting the needs of the people their. If you love trance music, and the average age at the wedding is around 40 to 50 and they love the classic, then playing trance music all night wouldn’t get those people up. Having some music they can relate to will satisfy them and even if a couple of new age songs are played it will keep both generations happy. Scoping out the age group and playing a variety of music will definitely guarantee that most of your guests will dance!

Guest article by Sharon Stokes for  www.weddingbandsmelbourne88.com.au, from wedding bands to guitar lessons in Melbourne.

Find Out Why Aluminium Fences are Much Popular

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Well, surprisingly or unsurprisingly, the aluminium fences and their products are getting much more popular and are high in demand. Anyhow, these products are not only great in appearance but in fact are very versatile and long lasting. This is thus, one of the most popular types and is commonly known as Aluminium Fencing. You can use it for both commercial and residential purposes. It is effectively designed and most commonly used for backyards, pools etc. In earlier times, the fencing was widely used to protect house form animals and wildlife. It was made of anything like wood or wire to get the protection from animals. Later, it took the shape of beautiful shield and people started using it to give a visual appeal to their houses. Due to its attractive features, aluminium has gained much popularity due to its light and durability.

Beautify your garden and house with the best and durable aluminium fencing at the most affordable prices. The beauty aspect of aluminium as a metal has made it more popular because when anybody enters your house, people notice the fencing around your home. Aluminium Fences are most commonly seen in cities and towns as well and has become the part of various decors.

Reason behind gaining popularity:

• The reason behind gaining popularity is the non-rustic nature of aluminium. By saving the cost of polishing and painting, it reduces the burden of maintenance and your pocket as well. Easily washable material and the speciality of aluminium is that it is without any welds and easily installed without damaging and breaking any of its part.

• Designs are available in plenty and in different colours. You would have seen the fencing around the pools, gardens, parks, staircases and shopping malls. Easily modified to the staircases, balconies, railings to add more beauty with lightening on occasions like wedding ceremonies, parties receptions etc.

• Aluminium Fences in New York comes in four basic standard grades i.e. residential, commercial, and residential wide & industrial. Every grade has its different type of packing and cost. The aluminium used for residential areas is much lighter than commercial areas as well as made form gauge aluminium that is much lighter.

• Depending on your preference, it comes in varying heights. Not much, but yes it needs some sort of care and protection like avoid it from direct sun and rain. You can apply some sort of liquid to the coating of fence to protect it from rain. Hence, for its durability it demands very less care to keep you devoid of more expenses.

• These fences are completely maintenance free.  There couldn’t be any rusting or weathering to these fences.  No chipping, cracking would be there because these fences are now made with superior technologies.  Moreover, light and easy to carry anywhere, also it is easy to install.

• These fences are thus widely used on both manufacturing and commercial areas; as Ben Franklin, it assembles the demands and motives of most home proprietors and industries.

Author Bio:  Anna is a person with a passion for writing. She has written many articles on various topics, for more information you can check her other blogs.