DO AFFORDABLE PLUMBERS CHARGE BY THE HOUR????
Are you seeking a plumbing company in Orange County with “fair hourly rates”? How about an “Affordable Plumber?”
1. What do you consider a “fair hourly rate” for a plumber?
2. How did you determine that “fair hourly rate”?
3. Would you pay for “overtime” to get a good plumber?
4. What do most people consider “affordable” these days?
The questions could go on and on and depending on who you talk to, the “plumber rate” could vary in range from $0 – “Are you kidding”???!!! That’s why Splash Plumbing does not charge “by the hour” but rather “by the job” Yes … it’s that simple
Can an “affordable Hourly Rate Plumber” promise that? I don’t think so!
What about “overtime” you ask?
Most plumbers charging by the hour will charge a premium hourly rate for overtime work. At Splash Plumbing, we have our prices already calculated in our company price book so, we don’t charge overtime! The price we charge to clear a drain at 2:00 PM is the same price we charge to clear the same drain at 2:00 AM! *Other charges may apply, contact our office for more information
In the event we run into a job that is not in our price book, we have a simple and effective formula that our professional Technicians use to determine what the actual charge will be. Our company policy is to inform our clients what the charge will be BEFORE we start any work. This eliminates the “surprise” factor and prevents us from charging our clients by the hour for any plumbing repairs. The best part is that the formula is the same on Monday as it is on Saturday.
Naturally there are circumstances that would require us to spend a little time diagnosing what the plumbing repair may need to be before we can quote the actual cost to each client. Our professional plumbing Technicians will inform you of any related costs BEFORE they begin any investigation or diagnosing.
Please feel free to contact us here at Splash Plumbing to answer any questions you may have regarding this issue.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Ragi Dosae - Nutritious Finger Millet Pancake & Vegetable Sagu
RAGI DOSAE
Every day Dibs and I get together on skype and chat for a while over a cup of coffee. She with her evening cuppa and I with my mid morning cup. Our chat usually revolves around food ( what else,when two foodies get together? ), and our blog posts.
Dibs had prepared Ragi Dosae for breakfast, and had also clicked a few pictures of the same. And here is the recipe for a nutritious ragi dosae with the photos of the dish clicked by Dibs.
INGREDIENTS
Split black gram dal - 1 cup
Ragi ( Finger millet ) flour - 3 cups
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1 pinch
Curds - 1 tsp
METHOD
1. Soak black gram dal and fenugreek seeds for 3 hours.
2. Grind the dal to a smooth and fluffy batter.
3. Mix the batter with ragi flour, salt, sugar and curd in a deep vessel.
4. Add little water if necessary to get the right consistancy.
5. Cover and leave it in a warm place to ferment over night.
Every day Dibs and I get together on skype and chat for a while over a cup of coffee. She with her evening cuppa and I with my mid morning cup. Our chat usually revolves around food ( what else,when two foodies get together? ), and our blog posts.
Dibs had prepared Ragi Dosae for breakfast, and had also clicked a few pictures of the same. And here is the recipe for a nutritious ragi dosae with the photos of the dish clicked by Dibs.
INGREDIENTS
Split black gram dal - 1 cup
Ragi ( Finger millet ) flour - 3 cups
Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1 pinch
Curds - 1 tsp
METHOD
1. Soak black gram dal and fenugreek seeds for 3 hours.
2. Grind the dal to a smooth and fluffy batter.
3. Mix the batter with ragi flour, salt, sugar and curd in a deep vessel.
4. Add little water if necessary to get the right consistancy.
5. Cover and leave it in a warm place to ferment over night.
TO MAKE THE RAGI DOSAE
INGREDIENTS
1.Finely chopped onion - 1
2.Finely chopped green chilly - 1
3. Chopped fresh coriander leaves- 2 tbsps
( Mix the above ingredients and keep aside)
4. Cooking oil - for roasting
METHOD
1. Grease a dosae pan/ tava and heat it.
2. When the tava is hot enough pour a tablespoon of dosae batter on it and dribble a few drops of oil around it.
3. Remove the first cooked dosae and leave it aside.
4. Pour a ladle of batter on the now seasoned tava.
5. Spread the batter into a thin dosae with circular movements,using the back of the ladle.
6. Sprinkle a tablespoon of onion, green chilly and fresh coriander mixture on top of the dosae.
7. Dribble oil around the dosae.
8. When the dosae looks cooked on top, remove with a spatula on to a serving plate and serve immediately with chutney or sambar.
9. There is no need to cook on the flip side. Raw onions and green chillies accentuate the taste of ragi in any form of dish.
Ragi dosaes taste very good when savoured straight from the tava.
Here is a simple recipe for a quick vegetable sagu to go with the delicious Ragi Dosae.
QUICK VEGETABLE SAGU
INGREDIENTS
Onions chopped - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Chopped potatoes - 1
Chopped carrots- 1
Frozen green peas - 1/2 cup
Tomatoes - 2 big
( Blanch the tomatoes and process into puree.)
Sambar powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Salt - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1 pinch.
Curry leaves - a few
Oil - 1 tbsp
METHOD
1 . Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
2. Add curry leaves and chopped onion.
3. When the onion becomes transparent add potatoes, carrots and peas.
4. Stir in sambar powder salt and turmeric powder.
5. Add tomato puree, cover and cook till the vegetables are done.
Enjoy the hot vegetable sagoo with hot and crisp ragi dosae, preferably topped with a dollop of butter .
This is a Great Time for a Home Energy Audit
See Areas Where You Can Improve Your Energy Efficiency...and Slash Your Utility Bills!For many homeowners feeling the economic pinch, any unnecessary home spending is to be avoided at all costs. If you fall into this category, a home energy audit can be a great way to show you if you are using energy efficiently in heating, cooling, lighting and powering your home...and show you where you may be wasting valuable energy dollars.
According to industry research, a home energy audit can reveal savings as much as 30 percent off your monthly utility bills. With utility prices expected to SKYROCKET in the coming months and years, those savings can be ENORMOUS.
How Home Energy Audits Work
A professional home energy auditor will come to your home and examine your property. He or she will look over your energy bills and analyze your energy usage. The enegy auditor will also inspect your home floor to roof -- including your heating and cooling system -- and do a number of special tests to see if energy is being consumed efficiently or wasted.
Two tests that any reputable home energy auditor will perform are the blower door test and a thermographic scan. The blower door test helps identify leaks and drafts around doors and windows, while the thermographic scan finds areas where you home is letting in cold or losing heat.
When all this data is compiled, the home energy auditor will create a detailed plan of ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your home. Some of the most common suggestions include upgrading appliances, increasing insulation, and installing weather-stripping or a programmable thermostat.
How Much do Home Energy Audits Cost?
A residential home energy audit will likely cost several hundred dollars, but you may have to pay much more than that to implement all the auditor’s suggestions, especially if you live in an older home. If your home is newer or you’ve recently updated your major appliances, you’ll spend less to get the most energy efficient features.
A home energy audit is completely useless if you don’t follow the auditor’s suggestions, but the good part is that you’ll get a detailed plan that you can follow as time and budget allow. You have the freedom to make changes little by little, shop around for deals, or wait for sales and rebate programs to kick in. There are usually several small changes you can make on your own for very little money, too, while some many need to be reserved for professionals. Remember, though, that even small home improvements can translate into pretty significant energy savings.
Is a Home Energy Audit Right for You?
Nearly every residential property can be made more energy efficient in some way. However, if your home is less than 10 years old, was designed to be energy efficient, or is a certified green home there’s probably not much an auditor will be able to tell you that isn’t already in place on your property. But if your home is decades old, a fixer-upper, hasn’t been updated with a new HVAC system in more than 20 years, or if it seems like your monthly utility bills just keep getting higher and higher, an energy audit could make a real difference for your peace of mind and your pocketbook.
In 2011, Delaware residents can take part in a new program called Energize Delaware. Under this program, Delaware homeowners can qualify for cash rebates up to $8,250 in eligible home improvements ranging from sealing air leaks to adding installation to upgrading or replacing heating and cooling systems. To qualify, you must be a registered owner of a detached, single-family residence, you must received a home energy audit and install qualified Energy Star equipment. Contact Horizon Services for more information on this program.
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