Letter to son

You can always call me no matter what. Only a select few get to have sons and, fewer still that both relationships are recognized. It’s worth saying that I never saw your grandpa(my dad) much during my junior high years. He was there for me with a couple of projects but if I ever had a question I would go to your grandma (my mom) or solve it myself. I know comparing two people is and can be tricky, however when it’s direct lineage one has to. At near zenith in order to learn to be better. I’ve tried to limit the time I speak about the comparisons between you and I. Mainly focusing on allowing you to follow the paths in front of you. Speaking of paths: I hope some of them I’ve laid a great path and have the similar feeling that you will choose differently at times and then play the cards we are delt… Wait bad analogy. BC cards is a loose some game. I'm talking easy wins and apples and fruit brought low for you to easily understand what it takes to get. More like.. the above view on a herd of elephants. Noticing the trails of some individual matriarchs. Highlighting other more rogue or younger elephants that seem to enjoy taking a slightly different path to test the strength of the terrain. Ultimately the path laid by a large elephant in front, particularly the matriarch, is the path the rest fall in line with. It is well known and tried and true. It helps the herd and feals natural after a while. Others see you and like to fall in line. Elephants are really intellegent. The have a long life to live relative to the animal kingdom. They are not savage but have strength that is untouched. One bull can destroy everything in its path. A herd can walk at any pace, wherever they choose.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is the homes hearth. For many homes it is the center of family activity. It is also the most often remodeled room in the American home. A well designed kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter. Space can often compensate for other shortcomings in the home. Updating your kitchen can vary from smart, low-cost, cosmetic improvement, such as new wallpaper, or window treatments, to a total renovation of the space. And enjoyable kitchen is both efficient and attractive. Improvement should be made with this in mind. They should also coordinate with your family's lifestyle and the amount of time the family spends in the room. Investment Remodeling the kitchen is almost always in an excellent investment in terms, both of adding space for your families enjoyment, and an increasing the resale value of your home. Remodeling cost very depending on the number of appliances, quality of cabinets, type of countertops, and labor required to do the job. Most experts agreed that for the average American home, a mid-level remodel that includes new flooring, good quality, cabinets, countertops, and reasonably priced fixtures, and appliance is the best way to ensure a good return on your investment. For a complete remodel, the rule of thumb is not to spend more than 15% of the value of the home. Planning Solid planning is the main ingredient and determining the outcome of your remodel. Begin by thoroughly thinking through what you want the outcome of the remodel to be. The more complicated the project, the more important it is to receive professional advice. A kitchen remodel is something that you should only have to do once, so you want to take the time to do it right. Because of the wide range of cost and types of products available, it is important to first establish a realistic budget. Avoid under improving or over improving the space by selecting materials that are comparable and value with those used other homes in your neighborhood. This is necessary if you want your house to increase in value in relationship to the cost of the remodel. Components When selecting the new components for your kitchen, you have a lot to look forward to. Cabinetry and its accessories have come along way in the last 15 years. Whether you choose the traditional look of wood or the high tech style of euro/contemporary, you can select convenient features like Lazy Susan's and appliances that will make your kitchen, extremely functional and cleverly uncluttered. While plastic laminate is still the most popular countertop material available, your options also include ceramic tile, wood, natural stone, and synthetic solid surfaces that resemble marble or granite. Today's appliances are sleek, flexible, and offer more convenience than ever before. As a group, they are better looking than those of the past. They have a built-in look, fit, flush, and blend in well with surrounding cabinets. Most common colors or specialized finishes that fit in with any kitchen decor. As the center of the family activity, your kitchen is the most important room in the house. A well designed kitchen establishes a base where not only hungry bodies are nourished, but the families lifestyle is eased as well.

Home Safety and Security

Duplicate Keys Have duplicate keys made and keep them in convenient places so that samll children who lock themselves in the bathroom or other rooms can be freed promptly. When you take a vacation leave a key with a trusted neighbor. If you forget to attend to something before you leave or if an emergency arises, your neighbor may be abele to help you. Deadbolts Install deadboltlocks on all doors with access to the outside. By having a locksmith or security specialist come to your home to make an evaluation, you can deterimine the degree of security you would like to have. Smoke Detectors Install smoke detectors on every level in your home and check their alarms once a month. Change the batteries at least twice a year- when you change the time on your clocks. Chimney Inspection Have your chimney profeesionally inspected and cleaned, if necessary, at least once a year to remove soot and flammable creosote. A clear chimney will prevent a buildup of dangerous carbonmonoxide gas in the home. Always use a screen on your fireplace. Only burn materials designed for a fire place. Put ashes in metal containers and remove them from inside the house. Fire Extinguishers You should buy one fire extinguisher for every level of the home. Each member should be familiar with their locations. Have them checked annually to make sure they are fully charged. Be sure you and family know how to turn of the electricity, gas, and water in the event of an emergency. Carbon Monoxide Detectors For maximum protection, two carbon monoxide detectors are recommended per houshold; one located in the furnace rooom, the other near sleeping areas.