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Wednesday June 2nd, 2010
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VOTE TODAY FOR
THE LUMBER RIVER!
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Sunday April 25th, 2010
NATALIE LEWIS
ATTENDS DISNEY’S APPROACH TO
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Lumberton ----April 14, 2010
--- Natalie Lewis the owner of Lewis Realty has
completed a highly specialized course in inspiring
creativity, leadership excellence, people
management, quality service, and brand loyalty.
The course centered on learning about some of
the best business practices from the Walt Disney
Company conducted by the Disney Institute.
The class was conducted in
Greenville, North Carolina and sponsored by Pitt
Community College.
The course shared strategies
that are the key to maintaining the success of The
Walt Disney Company.
It introduced a side of Disney that few
people ever see – the business side.
“Today’s real estate market is
more complex. The keys to Lewis Realty’s continued
success are creativity, marketing and business
excellence,” said Natalie Lewis, “This course has
provided me with the “magic” to serve both buyers
and sellers of real estate more effectively.”
Learn more about Natalie Lewis
and Lewis Realty – www.natalie-lewisrealty.com
Monday, January 18th, 2009
Ways we can recycle:
Friday, March 06, 2009
Go Green,
Save Green
You
don’t have to build from scratch to have a greener
home. These quick and easy home fixes will shrink
your consumption and your monthly bills.
Rate it.
Look for Energy Star-rated products. This government
program helps people make energy-efficient choices,
which can lead to savings of up to a third of energy
costs.
Switch the lights.
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use up to 75 percent
less energy than traditional bulbs. Replace them in
highly used fixtures such as porch lights, bathroom
vanities and office lamps.
Go with the flow.
Use low-flow showerheads and consider installing
low-flow toilets to reduce water usage and save on
water-heating costs.
Plug in, turn off.
Use a power strip for your home office or home
entertainment center. Even in standby mode, consumer
electronics — which account for 15 percent of
household electricity — use a little juice, so turn
the power strip off when you can.
Cool it.
Turn the water temperature for your washing machine
or dishwasher down to 120º F to cut water-heating
energy consumption.
Seal it.
Search for hidden air leaks in your attic, basement
or crawl space, and seal them with caulk, spray foam
or weather stripping. Home sealing can be an
inexpensive way to cut energy consumption by up to
10 percent.
Sources:
www.energystar.gov,
www.eere.energy.gov
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Warm
Welcome
 In
many parts of the country, temperatures are dropping
— and heating bills are rising.
But there are things you can do to keep warm
and lower your heating costs.
Consider these tips from the U.S. Department of
Energy:
Take advantage of heat from the sun.
During the day, open curtains on windows with
southern exposure to allow sunlight to naturally
heat your home.
Cover drafty windows.
Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or
tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window
frames. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly.
Adjust the temperature.
When you’re home and awake, set your thermostat as low as
is comfortable; when you’re asleep or out of the
house, turn your thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees
for eight hours.
Find and seal leaks.
Seal air leaks around utility cut-throughs for
pipes, gaps around chimneys and recessed lights in
insulated ceilings, and unfinished spaces behind
cupboards and closets.
Reduce heat loss from the fireplace.
Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is burning.
When you use the fireplace, open dampers in the
bottom of the firebox or the nearest window slightly
(approximately 1 inch) and close doors leading into
the room.
Lower water heating costs.
Water heating can account for 14 percent to 25
percent of the energy consumed in your home. Turn
down the temperature of your water heater to the
warm setting (120°F).
Source:
www.energysavers.gov |
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