Healthy Homes of Rochester

I have been very interested in learning about the Power Saving devices from PMC eco Supply. In doing so I find some websites that do not like them and state that they do not work.
Well, good for them. I say that they work as I have one and it does work. I now know several others who have the power miser devices installed and they also notice savings on electric.
Oh, and our government suggests correcting power factor too!

A link from the US Department of Energy on Benefits of Improving Power Factor:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/bestpractices/pdfs/mc60405.pdf

Visit them at http://www.pmcecosupply.com
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Enjoy,
The Fixie Chick

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I have decided to grow wheatgrass again. I originally started to grow it about 2 years ago. Harvested a few crops of wheatgrass and juiced it. Then for whatever reasons slowly moved away from it. Now I have planted a new crop of wheatgrass.

If you were to go to a natural health store to purchase wheatgrass you will actually be looking for “wheat berries”. I don’t know why they are called wheat berries, it is just something I learned in the search of the wheatgrass seeds.

Wheatgrass is surprising easy to grow. It only takes 3 to 4 days to germinate. Wheatgrass looks just like everyday grass in the lawn. Please see the pics above. This shows wheatgrass growing. It is about 4 days from the time the wheat berries were planted.

I have a 6 inch clay pot full of garden soil where the wheatgrass seeds are planted. Plant the wheatgrass at the top of the pot. No need to burry the wheat berries in very deep. Just a thick layer of wheat berries and a sprinkle of potting soil on top. Then get the wheat berries and soil moist with water. I usually cover the top with clear plastic wrap so the heat and sunlight are captured in the pot. This seems to allow the wheat berry seeds to germinate quicker. After 3 or 4 days I remove the plastic wrap cover. By this time you should see short growth of the wheatgrass. Keep watered and in the sunlight. It is just that easy.

I let the wheatgrass grow about 2 and one half inches high then cut the wheatgrass with scissors. Then juice the wheatgrass.

When juicing wheatgrass properly, you need a wheatgrass press. They are easily found all over the internet. I found plenty for sale on Ebay. The recommended amount is one ounce per day up to 2 ounces per day.

I have read many health benefits of wheatgrass. Although I cannot prove any to be true or not true, I have found that I feel better and more energetic when wheatgrass is introduced into my diet.

Thank you for reading,
The Fixie Chick

PMC eco Supply has announced that it is offering a turnkey dealer opportunity to all cities in the US.

They are proud to announce with their local sales team in place, sales have gone up 500% this year alone.
PMC eco Supply feels that this is the perfect time to help other entrepreneurs in their local markets resell, distribute and install our green eco friendly products. The ROI to the customer is between 6 & 18 months! This means there is no better time to be in their business.

Here is what is included in this turnkey business opportunity:

We have a product that saves electric in a home or building and it works! We have thousands installed in upstate NY.

Easy to sell due to the payoff of the Power Miser and rising costs of everything.

This is one way to help others save $$$ and be ECO friendly.

We offer one package price with no extra fees to purchase a dealership in your area.

The dealer purchase includes:

-Rights to sell and install Power Miser Electric savers in your area(2 per city)

- 1 Demonstration kit as seen on the Video Demonstration on our website $1500.00

- 1 VA/AMPS/PF meter $1200.00 value.

- Training as needed

- Free consulting via phone or email for a year

-1000 full color, high gloss brochures for Power Miser with your phone number

-1000 full color, high gloss labels for Power Miser with your phone number

-1000 full color, high gloss business cards for Power Miser with your name and phone number

Price is only $20,000.00

Http://www.pmcecosupply.com

We salute PMC eco SUPPLY. They are a distribution company for green energy products. Their main product line is what is called a Power Miser. It cuts the electric consumption in a building. The Payoff or ROI. is less than 18 months and sometimes less than 12 months!
They are expanding their product line by adding other green energy saving products and they are also selling the distribution right to other cities and areas in the country to market, resell and install the Power Miser product.

If you would like to know more about the Power Miser products visit http://www.pmcecosupply.com

Thank you

Fixie Chick & Power Factor Correction Devices

The Fixie Chick had a power factor correction device installed in her home. We watched the electric usage each billing cycle. We found that the unit made about a 10% savings on the first month and surprisingly a 23% savings on the 2nd month.
We do understand that the weather can make a difference so we also noted the degree days on each month. For the past 3 months the degree days have been running about 23 degrees to 29 degrees Farenheit. So, our last reading was an actual huge savings. The item cost was $365.00 dollars installed. We figure based on the cost of the power factor correction device that it will pay for itself, in other words provide a return on investment of 10 months.
The Fixie Chick does endorse this product for several reasons. The first being that it saves electricity by using less in the home which means it helps provide for green living. The second reason is that it saves money. The use of electricity has gone down by 20% or so therefore the cost of electricity has also gone down that amount. And third, it qualifies for the Energy Saving Tax Credit. And fourth, the units are 100% made in the USA.

If you are interested in purchasing one of the power factor correction devices you must email Patrick@pmcecosupply.com

Have a great day.

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Well the Christmas holiday is over and it is on to the hustle and bustle of going back to the mall or stores to return gifts which do not fit or are unwanted for whatever reason.
My green living tip for this week is an obvious one and very simple. It may just come as a reminder to most but hopefully it will serve as a useful tip.
Don’t drive out to one store, then go home and go out again. Just simply plan a route and get your chores done all at once by mapping the most efficient route to take in order to save fuel. This will help you save money too. Its just that simple.

Happy Holidays,
The Fixie Chick

It appears that bed bugs are becoming and epidemic of sorts in our country.  I have seen reports on the news and morning shows regarding bed bugs and how to get rid of them.  This brings me to writing this blog article in the hopes I can help you get rid of bed bugs naturally.

So what are bed bugs, anyway? Everyone has heard of them. They’re essentially little bugs that are nocturnal and feed off human blood. There are actually a lot of different kinds, including some that feed off certain types of animals like chickens, but the ones most people are worried about live mainly off humans. They usually live inside of mattresses, where they have convenient access to a food source – you. They crawl out just before dawn and bite you, sucking out blood for about five minutes. You don’t feel anything until after the bed bug is already safely back in its home.  Now this sounds nice, doesn’t it? 

Now, how do you know if you have bed bugs?  It can be difficult to tell if you have bed bugs or not because they are somewhat small and only come out of hiding for short periods of time.  You can see some tell tale signs that you have bed bugs by looking for waste that the bed bugs create.  They create a lot of waste. Look for dark spots on your mattress, linens and box springs.  Another way is if you or a family member have bites.  Small red spots on the skin which you cannot explain how they got there.  You will be hard pressed seeing the bed bugs actually feeding on you as they are quick and clever.  Bed bugs hide in some cozy spots which are simple to look for them in.  They usually hide in the folds of the sheets, creases in the mattress and around it, in the curtains and sometimes nearby furniture.  Just look for the dark spots of the bed bug’s waste.

If you find that you have bed bugs, here are some natural ways of getting them out of your home:

Vacuuming.  Vacuuming your home is one of the main things you should do if you have bed bugs.  Just know that you cannot get rid of bed bugs by just vacuuming around the house.

Steam Cleaning.  Unlike vacuuming, steam cleaning is generally very effective at killing any bed bugs or eggs that come into contact  with it. Extreme heat will kill them quickly (anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit or so), and most steamers will exceed this temperature.  You will want to make sure you cover all the areas they could be hiding, even inaccessible ones. If you hire a pest control company, sometimes they will use steam cleaners in addition to applying pesticides. You should also strongly consider going with what is called “dry steam” – low moisture steamers, which have a lot less risk of mold (a big potential problem given that you will be using it around your bed).

There are some major downsides, though: First of all, it is of questionable value when applied to the mattress itself, which can absorb the moisture from the steam very quickly and keep it from actually coming into contact with the bed bugs. Second, the temperature is often not high enough to kill them outside of a small area right where the steam comes out. If you can’t wedge the head in close enough in small cracks or crevices, it may not kill them all. Third, some items may be damaged by applying steam to them (especially wooden furniture). Fourth, and most important, it is very hard for you to get ALL the bedbugs this way. If you even miss a few, or miss a couple of eggs, you still have an infestation. They’ll still be biting you, and get right back to breeding again when you’re done. As such, this could be a good supplement for professional pest control, and a very good way to make sure you can keep a lot of your property that can be steam cleaned instead of thrown out, but not a great way as the sole response to a bug problem.

Here are some great products for controlling bed bugs naturally, or, the green way.

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This is one of the most affordable ways to save money, live greener and save water. Welcome The Shower Timer. Yes you read that correctly. The Shower Timer! It is less than five dollars. The Shower Timer will help you save water and therefore save you money on your water bill and your hot water costs. What a wonderfully simple way of living greener and saving money at the same time.
The product I now have is digital and small enough that it does not get in the way. I love the simplicity of it and use my shower timer everyday.
You can have one of these great, affordable shower timers also. I am including a link to the one that I use below to make it easy to order.

This is just another recommended product by the Fixie Chick
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How about this for a great idea: Folding Recycling Bags which are color coded for three different recyclables. Paper, glass and cans. I love using these when I have a party at my home or when I have a charity event or organize. The recycling bags are easy to store, easy to use and all around handy for a large group of people. These bags will make your life much easier when you do not have to sort through a bunch of garbage to get the recyclable items out.

The great features the recycling bags have are:
Velcro tabs keep bags in a row
Industrial-strength, waterproof plastic-coated bags
Uses color and graphic labels to keep recyclables separate
Set of 3 bags.
Paper (orange), cans (gray), or glass (blue)
To get a set of your own recycling bags see the link below.

Another great product recommendation by the Fixie Chick
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