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REAL HOME ADVICE 3
<strong>2018</strong> TAX ADVICE<br />
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About Us<br />
Venture Tax Services is a locally owned and operated<br />
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Branching out of his original home based business, where<br />
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opened his doors to the public in 2003 on Ross Street, in<br />
downtown Red Deer. Mark quickly built a quality reputation,<br />
and his client base grew as a result of the many<br />
recommendations and referrals from his satisfied clients.<br />
What should you bring with you??<br />
If you have never been to Venture Tax & Accounting before,<br />
you should bring the following items to help us complete<br />
your return quickly and thoroughly:<br />
• Picture ID<br />
• Previous year’s Notice of Assessment or Re-assessment<br />
Everyone should bring:<br />
• All T4 & T5 slips<br />
• T4E, T4RSP, T4RIF, Pension / Old Age slips (if applicable)<br />
• RRSP contribution slips<br />
• T2202 Education slips for students<br />
• Charitable contribution and medical expense receipts<br />
• Child support / alimony receipts<br />
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• Moving expenses (if you moved more than 40km’s closer<br />
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REAL HOME ADVICE 4
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REAL HOME ADVICE 5
Kitchen<br />
Remodeling<br />
Each year, thousands of Canadian homeowners make the<br />
decision to remodel their homes. One of the most common<br />
reasons for a kitchen remodeling project is change.<br />
The average individual is likely to enter their kitchen, at<br />
least, eight times a day. Unfortunately, overtime you may<br />
find that your kitchen no longer looks attractive or brings<br />
you excitement. If this is how you feel about your kitchen,<br />
it may be time for a change. That change can easily be<br />
accomplished with a kitchen remodeling project.<br />
A kitchen remodeling project means different things to<br />
different individuals. There are some homeowners who<br />
only like to change around one or two things, like their<br />
lighting fixtures and floor tiles, but there are others who<br />
want to change everything. If you are really looking to<br />
make your kitchen like a whole new kitchen, you will<br />
probably want to do a large remodeling project. A large<br />
remodeling project not only includes a large amount of<br />
work, but also a fairly large amount of time, but the end<br />
result is almost always more than worth it.<br />
Despite the fact that a kitchen remodeling project is<br />
almost always worth it, you may still find yourself unpleased.<br />
One of the reasons for that is because of what we<br />
tend to view as a remodeling project. We often associate<br />
kitchen remodeling with just kitchen fixtures, like flooring,<br />
lights, countertops, cabinets, and sinks. As much as<br />
you change the fixtures or structures in your kitchen, you<br />
may still be reminded of your old kitchen, especially if you<br />
are using the same kitchen appliances. That is why it may<br />
also be a good idea to include replacing your kitchen appliances<br />
as part of your next kitchen remodeling project.<br />
As previously mentioned, replacing your entire kitchen<br />
appliances may make it seem as if you are really getting<br />
a new kitchen. In addition to the change, you may also<br />
enjoy the new look, especially if your current kitchen<br />
appliances are quite old. Over the past few years, kitchen<br />
appliances have changed quite a bit. Whether you<br />
are looking to purchase a new dishwasher, refrigerator,<br />
toaster, oven, microwave, or blender, you will find that<br />
you, literally, have an unlimited number of appliances<br />
to choose from. Almost all of the previously mentioned<br />
kitchen appliances come in more than one color; therefore,<br />
whatever color or design you are looking for, you<br />
should easily be able to find it.<br />
REAL HOME ADVICE 6
Traditional Kitchens<br />
vs.<br />
Modern Kitchens<br />
This Article is Provided by Tony Hilderman from Tormynak Contracting<br />
Tormynak Contracting has a very diverse knowledge<br />
in custom cabinetry and has been serving Airdrie and<br />
surrounding area for over twelve years. In addition we do<br />
work in High River, Edmonton, Cochrane and Red Deer.<br />
Tony Hilderman, the hands on owner has over 20 years<br />
experience.<br />
Tormynak contracting has a couple of key specialties that<br />
separate them from the average contractor. They specialize<br />
in complete KITCHEN RENOVATIONS & CUSTOM<br />
CABINETRY. They have expertise in matching to existing<br />
cabinetry. Like Tony says: “Why change it all if we can<br />
match what you have?”<br />
There are many factors to consider before making the<br />
choice of going for a “Traditional Design Kitchen” or<br />
“Modern Design Kitchen”.<br />
• the Style of your home and other houses in vicinity<br />
• the value of your home<br />
• the budget<br />
• MOST importantly, it’s a matter of personal taste<br />
Modern Kitchens can offer homeowners a more dynamic<br />
and innovative style of kitchen that is anything but ordinary.<br />
A couple of the advantages of modern kitchens are<br />
that they are easy to maintain and there are many options<br />
and accessories available to customize your kitchen to<br />
make it right for you.<br />
Traditional Kitchens look stellar in period homes, including<br />
Victorian and traditional style houses. They tend to<br />
be more rustic and have a “homey feel”. These types of<br />
cabinets boast gorgeous wood that dominate the space.<br />
Remember, Tormynak Contracting are experts in retro-fitting<br />
and matching up with existing cabinets.<br />
We always suggest that our customers do thoughtful<br />
research as they have to live with their decision for a long<br />
time. Gone are the days when the kitchen was only for<br />
cooking. A lot of life happens in the kitchen, no matter<br />
how different our lifestyles may be.<br />
The key to today’s kitchens is to take inspiration from<br />
kitchens of the past and upgrade their look and style with<br />
modern features.<br />
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REAL HOME ADVICE 7
What What is is a a Reverse Mortgage?<br />
A reverse mortgage allows Canadians 55 and older to unlock up to 55%<br />
of the value of their home to assist with any financial need. The money received<br />
from a reverse mortgage is tax-free, there are no health checks to<br />
qualify for and no payments required for as long as at least one borrower<br />
lives in the home.<br />
Many senior clients are always asking for a solution to increase their cash<br />
flow and manage their debt. The truth is, debt in retirement use to be a<br />
faux-pas, but today, more and more Canadians are entering retirement<br />
with growing debt. The average life expectancy is higher<br />
than ever and the cost of living is often greater than pension incomes.<br />
There are many questions around a reverse mortgage that you may be asking;<br />
this is normal and I am hear to answer those questions for you. No one<br />
file is the same so ask the questions about your home and situation.<br />
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REAL HOME ADVICE 8
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REAL HOME ADVICE 9
A MESSAGE...<br />
FROM YOUR<br />
CENTRAL ALBERTA FURNACE CLEANING COMPANY<br />
This message provided by: Bruce & Nancy Boguski<br />
Will-Do Furnace & Chimney Cleaning Inc.<br />
Many new furnace systems are built to offer high<br />
efficiency, but one of the best ways to make sure they<br />
maintain their effectiveness is to service them every<br />
two to three years. When we clean your furnace we remove<br />
the fan so the furnace and the fan can be cleaned<br />
properly. When the fan is removed, only then can all<br />
the components of the furnace be cleaned properly. If<br />
access panels are used instead of this procedure, the<br />
maintenance is not complete!<br />
Cleaning the fan and the coil keeps your high efficient<br />
furnace running properly. This will increase the life of<br />
your furnace, and helps ensure you’re getting the most<br />
out of your system. Similarly, any air-conditioning<br />
system that is attached to your furnace will also need to<br />
be cleaned for the same reasons. We are also specialists<br />
at cleaning your chimney to wood burning stoves/fireplaces!<br />
Get it all done at once! We’ve got the expertise<br />
and experience – we love to clean, and it shows!<br />
As a family owned and operated company since 1993,<br />
Will-Do Furnace & Chimney Cleaning Inc. has earned<br />
our reputation as a business run with pride and honesty.<br />
Our clients know how important it is to have their<br />
furnace and vents regularly cleaned, regardless of the<br />
age of the home. That’s why we offer all types of furnace<br />
and duct cleaning for you. From boiler and chimney<br />
cleaning services to a full multi-point inspection<br />
and system evaluation, we’ll make sure your system is<br />
clean and running well. Just contact us today to get<br />
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REAL HOME ADVICE 10
Hot Condo Topics<br />
Current condo hot topics include<br />
the Condominium Property Amendment<br />
Act and amended Human<br />
Rights legislation regarding age<br />
restricted housing.<br />
Condominium Property Act<br />
amendments have been created<br />
to improve protection for buyers<br />
of newly constructed units (new<br />
units sold directly by developers)<br />
and existing owners/purchasers of<br />
resale units. Some of the amendments<br />
regarding developers include<br />
strengthening the province’s power<br />
to inspect, investigate and enforce<br />
rules respecting sales, expanding<br />
purchase disclosure information<br />
including a final date by which the<br />
unit must be ready for occupancy<br />
and options to cancel a contract if<br />
that date is not met.<br />
Amendments with regard to existing<br />
owners (or purchasers of<br />
existing condominium units) to be<br />
addressed in regulations supporting<br />
this Act include new restrictions regarding<br />
the registration of a caveat<br />
against a unit’s title for a charge ($)<br />
to a unit for monetary sanctions<br />
imposed under a bylaw or other<br />
debts claimed by the corporation<br />
(may only be registered against the<br />
unit title by caveat if the sanctions<br />
for debts are found by a court to be<br />
valid but remain unpaid), capping<br />
expenses with regard to preparation,<br />
registration, enforcement or<br />
discharge of a caveat, limiting the<br />
amount of monetary sanctions that<br />
can be imposed in accordance with<br />
the bylaws, enabling certain types<br />
of votes to be conducted electronically,<br />
prescribing maximum fees<br />
that can be charged for a corporation’s<br />
documents and clarifying<br />
insurance, maintenance and repair<br />
obligations of the corporation and<br />
those of unit owners. These amendments<br />
are also geared towards<br />
raising standards in Alberta’s condominium<br />
management sector by<br />
designating the Real Estate Council<br />
of Alberta (RECA) as the regulator<br />
of condominium managers and enabling<br />
this body to establish licensing<br />
requirements for condominium<br />
managers, including education and<br />
training requirements.<br />
A new tribunal system will be<br />
framed to be an affordable and<br />
efficient forum/decision maker for<br />
certain types of condo disputes<br />
between Boards, owners, occupants<br />
and other interested parties. The tribunal<br />
will operate under rules and<br />
procedures set out in the regulations<br />
to ensure that hearings are fair<br />
and efficient, but will only operate<br />
in a limited geographic area (such<br />
as Edmonton or <strong>Calgary</strong>) during the<br />
pilot phase. It will be expanded later<br />
to hear a wider range of disputes in<br />
a greater number of locations across<br />
the province. Courts will continue<br />
to hear disputes that fall outside of<br />
the tribunal jurisdiction including<br />
disputes such as unit foreclosure or<br />
modification of the Condominium<br />
Plan.<br />
Changes to Alberta’s Human Rights<br />
legislation prohibits ‘age’ as a form<br />
of discrimination in condos (and<br />
other areas) and other types of<br />
community housing (co-ops and<br />
mobile home sites). Condominiums/<br />
community housing will be allowed<br />
to continue age restrictions from<br />
55 years and above (including the<br />
spouses and significant others under<br />
the age of 55). Condominiums<br />
who have age restrictions under<br />
55 years will be grandfathered for<br />
a period of 15 years. This means<br />
that between now and approximately<br />
2032, condominiums with<br />
age restrictions will have to decide<br />
(and change their bylaws) to either<br />
eliminate the restriction altogether<br />
or set their age restriction at<br />
55 years. There is a national trend<br />
showing that restrictions by age can<br />
affect communities where there is a<br />
critical shortage of housing and this<br />
amendment will help to create a<br />
more level playing field.<br />
Do you have a condo question? We<br />
are always up for condo conversations<br />
and welcome your questions<br />
at 780 - 995 - 4635 or by email to<br />
conquest0395@gmail.com.<br />
Sharon Blondin, President, Condo-<br />
Quest Inc.<br />
REAL HOME ADVICE 11
Carpet Choices<br />
When you select carpet for your<br />
home, you have many things to consider<br />
and many different options to<br />
weigh as well. Carpets come in many<br />
different colors and styles, textures<br />
and fibers, and there are many different<br />
qualities to choose from as well.<br />
The two most popular choices of<br />
carpet today are the loop pile and cut<br />
pile. Loop pile has individual strands<br />
of yarn pulled through the backing<br />
of the carpet twice, which creates a<br />
small loop. The cut pile has the loop<br />
cut at the top, leaving tufts of yarn<br />
that stand straight up. Cut pile is normally<br />
more durable than looped pile.<br />
Cut piles come in many styles, such<br />
as shag, textured, saxony, and velvet.<br />
Loop pile choices include berber, cable,<br />
or sisal. For high traffic areas, loop<br />
pile is an excellent choice.<br />
One of the factors with choosing<br />
your carpet is the cost. Even though<br />
there is nothing more luxurious than<br />
having wool carpeting in your home,<br />
most of us can’t afford wool. If you are<br />
able to afford wool carpeting you’ll<br />
find that even though it costs more<br />
to install, it will prove to be far more<br />
superior than any other type of carpeting.<br />
There is no man made carpet<br />
fiber that come close to the durability,<br />
rich look, or even the feel of wool<br />
– which can also last for 30 years or<br />
more. Acrylic carpeting is very similar<br />
to wool, and sometimes referred to<br />
as man-made wool. It is resistant to<br />
moisture, fading, mildew, crushing,<br />
and staining, although it isn’t recommended<br />
for high traffic areas.<br />
Nylon carpeting is also popular, as it<br />
is recommended for high traffic areas.<br />
Nylon is one of the most expensive<br />
types of synthetic fibers, although it is<br />
still cheaper than wool. Olefin is a low<br />
cost carpet material, often used for<br />
indoor or outdoor carpeting. Olefin<br />
is colorfast and strong, very easy to<br />
clean. One of the draw backs to olefin<br />
is that it can easily be crushed.<br />
Another consideration you’ll have is<br />
the color and patterns of the carpet.<br />
Light carpeting colors help to create a<br />
spacious effect, making the room appear<br />
to be larger. Light color carpets<br />
will of course, show much more soil<br />
than dark colors.<br />
If you have pets around the house<br />
or little kids, dark colors may be your<br />
best bet. There are many different<br />
varieties of dark colors, which is great<br />
for those interested in style. Dark colors<br />
are ideal for stains or pets, as they<br />
don’t show soiled areas near as much<br />
as light colored carpets.<br />
If you end up selecting light colors<br />
around pets or little kids, you’ll find<br />
yourself having to work twice as hard<br />
to make stains less noticeable. It<br />
would be easier and also smarter to<br />
select a dark color and make it easier<br />
on yourself.<br />
REAL HOME ADVICE 12
REAL HOME ADVICE 13
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REAL HOME ADVICE 14
Getting to Know Your<br />
Area Contractor<br />
Appliance Installation<br />
Article Provided by Steve Annable, Owner at SCI Contracting Inc.<br />
SCI CONTRACTING INC.<br />
Steve Annable (Owner)<br />
403.392.4634<br />
I started serving central Alberta in 1998. Building<br />
decks, painting scicontractinginc@gmail.com<br />
and many other jobs for home owners<br />
in and Facebook: around the yard. SCI Contracting Inc<br />
Wow! 20 years. Over the years I’ve added many different<br />
skills and a broad range of knowledge but I stay<br />
within my skill set.<br />
Our Philosophy is simple:<br />
My Referrals are generated by the Level of Service and<br />
Quality of service. The difference can be as simple<br />
staying an extra 5 minutes and answering customer’s<br />
questions thoroughly and showing the customer how<br />
to operate their new appliance.<br />
Over the years my employees and subcontractors have<br />
come to recognize my standards are high, as are my<br />
expectations.<br />
Fencing Services<br />
We are truly a Family Company as my Wife started<br />
working with me in the last year. She has shown a natural<br />
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Appliance Installation<br />
Our focus: Installation of Home Appliances, Garage<br />
Door Openers, as well as Bathrooms and Kitchens. We<br />
also specialize in Wood and Vinyl Fence Installation.<br />
We offer a great Comprehensive Insurance Package so<br />
my customers can be confident that their investment<br />
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After 2,500 jobs, we are proud of not having any<br />
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DECORATING A GAME ROOM<br />
The kids have moved away, and now you suddenly find yourself<br />
with an extra room in the house. Unless you’re in dire need of a<br />
home office, why not make that extra room into a game room?<br />
After all, you’ve worked hard enough, now it’s time to play, and<br />
the game room can be a room full of excitement and fun.<br />
There was a time when you could only afford the luxury of a<br />
game room if you had a basement, and that usually meant a<br />
couch and a billiard table. However, in this age of technology<br />
the game room most likely will have a big screen TV and a game<br />
console with lots of video games. Few will still have a billiard<br />
table. One reason is because most rooms are not as big as a<br />
basement and a billiard table would take most of the space<br />
available.<br />
Since this should be a family room, or a room for you and your<br />
friends to get together for fun, why not add a game table you<br />
can use to play board games, and perhaps a soccer table, or an<br />
air hockey game table. These won’t take up as much room as a<br />
pool table. If it’s in your budget, a jukebox can add to the fun<br />
and atmosphere! What is the best way to decorate this room?<br />
What colors should you use? What about wallpaper? Below are<br />
some ideas you may want to consider.<br />
First, be sure to use bright colors. Stay away from dark colors<br />
– no one wants to play in a dark room. Use “fun” colors such as<br />
light green, light yellow, and light orange, but try to only use the<br />
orange as an accent color. You should not paint an entire wall<br />
orange. Bright colors will raise the excitement level in the room,<br />
whereas dark colors will only bring gloom to the room.<br />
In addition to painting the game room a bright color, you may<br />
want to add a colorful border as well. There are so many patterns<br />
to choose from! If the theme of your game room is geared more<br />
towards board games or card games, find a border with graphics<br />
of tables, chairs, or maybe poker cards. If you can’t find exactly<br />
what you’re looking for, then look for borders that represent fun,<br />
excitement and celebrations. You should also try to have borders<br />
that appeal to both sexes. Keep that in mind with the colors as<br />
well. In other words, try to stay away from colors such as pink. If<br />
the game room allows it, try to section off the room so that your<br />
friends and family can easily move from one area of the room to<br />
the other. For example, you may want to designate one area of<br />
the room as the card and/or board game area and place the table<br />
in that section of the room. The other area of the room could<br />
be designated as the TV area. Here, you can play video games or<br />
watch the Super Bowl or other sports games. If possible, try to<br />
have something for everyone.<br />
As mentioned above, if it’s within your budget, a jukebox can<br />
really add to the fun. You can also use a stereo (perhaps with<br />
surround sound?) to add music to the room. Another great item<br />
is a karaoke machine. Be sure to have lots of sing-along lyrics,<br />
not only for the kids, but for the adults as well!<br />
Consider holding a “Decorate the Game Room” party. Invite<br />
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If you think your bathroom could use a boost, you’ve got<br />
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$4,900 on home makeovers during the first year they own<br />
their homes, while about 60 percent feel their bathrooms<br />
are “inadequate.”<br />
The good news is that there are ways to make over your<br />
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Clean Start<br />
You may be able to save yourself the cost of replacing<br />
worn-looking toilets, bathtubs or sinks with a good cleaning.<br />
Built-up soap scum, hard-water stains, rust, calcium<br />
and lime can dull the look of a bathroom and make it<br />
seem older than it actually is.<br />
Try using a powerful cleaner designed for tough bathroom<br />
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bathroom. Be sure to use a bin primer over any water<br />
stains or spots before starting the job, and pay careful attention<br />
to detail-areas, such as woodwork or trim around<br />
mirrors.<br />
Home designers often say the bathroom is a good place<br />
to experiment with colors. If your home has more muted<br />
tones, consider using bright hues in the bathroom to help<br />
make the room seem cleaner and brighter.<br />
Finally, add some decoration to the bathroom to make it<br />
seem less stark and more comfortable. You may want to<br />
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Get your HOME ready<br />
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for sale.<br />
It’s important to remember that,<br />
when we’re selling your home together,<br />
we don’t get a second chance to<br />
make a good first impression. Most<br />
buyers look for homes that are well<br />
cared for and bright – in general,<br />
clean and spiffy.<br />
First, look at the lawn and yard. Remove<br />
clutter, cut the grass (including<br />
the edges along the walks), trim the<br />
hedges and weed the gardens. Now,<br />
check the front of the house. If necessary,<br />
paint, fix or wash the railings,<br />
steps, drains, screen door and/or front<br />
door. When applicable, also clear<br />
snow from the walks, driveway and<br />
porch.<br />
It’s almost time to go inside, but first<br />
we need to check other areas, such<br />
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windows. Clean and fix where necessary.<br />
If you have a garage, straighten<br />
it up, paint, fix broken items, or wash<br />
doors and windows.<br />
Going inside now, check the basement<br />
and make sure that all items are<br />
stored neatly in order to create a spacious<br />
appearance. If necessary, paint<br />
the floor. Now, it’s time to check the<br />
plumbing. Repair all dripping faucets<br />
and leaky toilets.<br />
Once the plumbing is looked after,<br />
check out your home’s heating and<br />
cooling system and get any needed<br />
repairs done. Then clean the exterior<br />
of the unit.<br />
Next, take a look at the lights<br />
throughout the home. Replace all<br />
burned out bulbs and fix faulty<br />
switches. With that mission accomplished,<br />
take a look at halls and stairs<br />
and remove clutter to give narrow areas<br />
a wider appearance, and examine<br />
your home’s hardware. Oil all hinges<br />
so that they do not squeak and tighten<br />
doorknobs and faucets.<br />
Now, consider your home’s general<br />
condition – especially for cleanliness.<br />
Dust, wash, and paint where necessary,<br />
and fix defects as required.<br />
Once that work is complete, consider<br />
the home’s feeling of spaciousness.<br />
To make your rooms feel more roomy,<br />
store unneeded items in out-of-sight<br />
areas. Then check your carpets and<br />
remove all unsightly spots.<br />
We have come now to the critical<br />
areas: The kitchen, bathrooms and<br />
closets. Make the stove, fridge and<br />
sink spotless with all work spaces<br />
clean. Bathrooms need to be neat,<br />
spotless and fresh. Repair any cracked<br />
putty/caulking around the tub.<br />
Last but not least, clean the closets.<br />
Remember: Untidy or overcrowded<br />
closets suggest inadequate storage<br />
space.<br />
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REAL HOME ADVICE 22
Air Purifiers<br />
A Buying Guide<br />
Are you in the market for an air purifier?<br />
Air purifiers are electric machines<br />
that are used to eliminate harmful<br />
particles or contaminants from the air.<br />
If used inside your home, air purifiers<br />
will help to make the air that you and<br />
your family breathes cleaner. For that<br />
reason, there is a good chance that<br />
you would be in the market for a new<br />
air purifier, if not now then in the<br />
future.<br />
Perhaps, the first step in buying a purifier<br />
is to familiarize yourself with all<br />
of your available options. You can do<br />
this two different ways. The first way<br />
involves visiting one of your local retail<br />
stores. You will want to thoroughly<br />
examine each product that they<br />
have available. This should be done<br />
by reading the information which<br />
can be found on air purifier boxes.<br />
In addition to comparing prices and<br />
products at the store, you can also<br />
use the internet. In fact, the internet<br />
may be the easiest way. Online, you<br />
can not only familiarize yourself with<br />
different air cleaning machines, but<br />
you can also read product reviews.<br />
If you have the opportunity, you are<br />
advised to read online reviews of<br />
multiple air purifiers. These reviews<br />
should give you inside information<br />
on the operation and maintenance of<br />
multiple air purifiers.<br />
With air purifiers, you will find a number<br />
of different make and models.<br />
Some of these makes and models<br />
use filers. With certain types of filters,<br />
many just need to be cleaned, but<br />
others need to be replaced. If you<br />
need to replace the filter in an air<br />
purifier, you need to determine when<br />
that filter needs to be changed and<br />
exactly how much it will cost. This<br />
is extremely important, especially<br />
if you are shopping on a budget. In<br />
some cases, you will find that some<br />
air purifiers need to have their filters<br />
replaced in as little as a couple of<br />
months. You may also find that the<br />
filter ends up costing more than you<br />
originally paid for the air purifier. You<br />
are urged to stay away from these<br />
types of cleaning machines; many<br />
times they are not just considered air<br />
cleaners, but financial traps.<br />
When looking for an air purifier,<br />
you are advised to look for air purifiers<br />
with HEPA filters. HEPA filters,<br />
although they are considered expensive,<br />
are often the most well<br />
performing. This is because HEPA air<br />
filters must meet specific regulations.<br />
These regulations, which are imposed<br />
by the Department of Energy,<br />
are the reason why air purifiers with<br />
HEPA filters are considered the most<br />
successful at eliminating unwanted or<br />
harmful air particles.<br />
Once you have researched and<br />
examined a number of different air<br />
purifiers and you have made a final<br />
decision, you will find that you have a<br />
number of different purchase options.<br />
Air purifiers are sold all across the<br />
United States. A large number of retail<br />
stores carry these purifiers, including<br />
home improvement stores, home<br />
stores, and most traditional department<br />
stores. In addition to storefront<br />
retail locations, air purifiers can also<br />
be purchased online from a number<br />
of different retailers. For the largest<br />
selection of air purifiers, as well the<br />
ability to quickly compare prices, you<br />
may want to think about shopping<br />
online.<br />
Honestly, where you shop doesn’t<br />
matter as much as which type of air<br />
purifier you are purchasing. If you are<br />
looking for an affordable, but well<br />
performing air purifier, you should<br />
be prepared to spend a little bit of<br />
time researching all of your available<br />
options. While this research may seem<br />
time consuming, it will almost always<br />
be worth it in the long run.<br />
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2/12/2017 6:39:17 PM
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C 403.850.0697<br />
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A MESSAGE FROM JUDY:<br />
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