How to unstick your garbage disposal

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Struggling with a garbage disposal can throw off your whole day.  Especially during holidays or when hosting a large dinner.  The kitchen becomes chaos, there is mess everywhere, food preparation gets delayed and you are faced with a new unplanned extra expense.   We’ve all been there and know how much of a headache it is. Here are some lifesaving tips on how to prevent a garbage disposal disaster and save your wallet: Potato skins should not be sent down the garbage disposal.  Makes disposal work too hard and plugs the trap under the sink. Also avoid egg shells, onion skins … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Dinner at Turner Hall – HURRY!!

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Keystone Turner Hall is having a Valentine’s Dinner Friday February 10th. Your choice of Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp, or Chicken. Serving from 5:30-8:30 Call 319-442-3212 for Limited reservations!!! … [Read more...]

Home Inspection Checklist

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You have home inspection ordered. So, what are they going to check out? Better yet, you should ask what they won’t/don’t inspect and will that be a worry for you? If they specifically don’t check for Radon and you want to have your home checked out for Radon, you will want to find an inspector who does check Radon. So, what are they going to check out? If they specifically don’t check for Radon and you want to have your home checked out for Radon, you will want to find an inspector who does check Radon. Your home inspection will not cover septic or well inspections. Those are … [Read more...]

Do you REALLY need to have a home inspection?

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Should you hire the services of a home inspector before purchasing your home? I suggest you do. The purchase order forms I use there is a  box to check whether you want a whole house inspection, partial inspection of particular sections of the house (roof, furnace, plumbing, etc.) or to waive inspection all together. Once checked to have an inspection, a contingency clause is implemented on which type of inspection you are going to use. The contingency means that if a home inspection reveals anything disagreeable, the contract between the parties may be broken.  If you waive this option, you … [Read more...]

Where to get your hands on money for your downpayment

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Many years ago (like six) you didn't need much of a down payment to purchase a home. However, in light of what has happened over the last six years, times, they are a changin'. The desired down payment today is 20%. If you qualify for an FHA, Rural Development, VA or other program, down payments range in the single digits. Either way, if you don't have a mattress stuffed with cash, large piggy bank or enough in savings, where do you come up with the down payment? Your rich Uncle - Uncle Sam, that is. You're going to receive a tax refund. Save that and put towards your down … [Read more...]