Welcome to the Lake

Welcome to the Lake

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Lot services

Each cottage lot has water, sewer, natural gas, electrical and telephone services running to the property line.

Each RV lot has water, sewer, electrical and telephone services. Many of the existing RV lot owners use propane to heat their units. The services are "deep serviced", which means that the services are below the frost line, which makes it possible for the RV units to be used year round. Of course, the owners would have to heat tape the lines and put skirting around the unit.

Many RV owners winterize their units and, if the weather is mild during the winter months, still come out and use their RVs. With the clubhouse open year round, they can use the washrooms and showers there and not have to de-winterize their units and start over again, each time they come out. Good idea for those who enjoy ice fishing and other winter activities.

Community Association Fees

There is a $150 per month community association fee for each lot. This fee covers water, sewer, and garbage services, as well as use of the clubhouse, marina and boat storage areas.

Electrical, heating, and telephone services are individually billed.

Working out in Vulcan!

One-year gym membership in Vulcan for only $165.00! This includes up-to-date cardio equipment, weight machines, free weights, and the squash/raquetball court. I was paying close to that amount for a quarterly membership back in Brooks. Plus, here I can go anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So much for excuses now...gotta just go out and do it!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

A Safe and Warm Winter

The following is thanks to Pillar to Post:

Every winter homeowners turn to supplemental heat sources such as gas fireplaces, generators, space heaters, wood stoves and kerosene heaters to reduce home utility costs and stay warm.

When using a supplemental heat source to save energy and money this winter, keep safety top of mind to prevent fire and Carbon Monoxide dangers - two of the most common winter safety hazards. Below is some safe heating advice.

Keep space heaters at least three feet from people, pets or anything that can burn, especially furniture and curtains.
Look for products that have built-in safety features like automatic shutoffs, anti-tipping devices and heat guards.
To avoid serious home injuries and help you rest easy throughout the winter. Be sure to follow all manufacturers’ instructions for use and placement of heating devices.
Place at least one Carbon Monoxide alarm in your home near sleeping areas. This will detect and alert your family when dangerous levels of the deadly and odorless - gas are present.
Have your home’s central heating system inspected, cleaned and tuned by a trained professional who knows how to repair leaks and other problems.
Never burn trash or cardboard boxes in your fireplace or wood stove; they burn unevenly and may contain poisons or cause a fire.
Get your chimney inspected and cleaned every year by a professional chimney sweep.
Supplemental heat sources are a great way to stay warm without heating the entire house.