Paul Atkinson has put together a great list of Twitter feeds for homeowner DIY ideas.

Some DIY because they’re control freaks, others do it because they’re on a budget. Whatever your reason, fixing or building something yourself has a rewarding feeling that doesn’t come with writing a check. That said, there’s a right and wrong way to go about a DIY and these Twitter feeds will lead you to the right blogs, websites and companies to make any DIY job easier for homeowners.

Check out the complete list here.

Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday so remember to set your locks ahead an hour before going to bed Saturday night.   It’s a good time to check smoke detector batteries, medicine cabinet for expired products, first aid kit is up-to-date and the lights & signals on your car & bike.

Did you know  Benjamin Franklin created the idea of DST to make use of all available sunshine. Daylight Savings Time was later implemented and now used all over the world.

My sister has Myasthenia Gravis.

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by variable weakness of voluntary muscles, which often improves with rest and worsens with activity. The condition is caused by an abnormal immune response.

She has to have weekly Plasmapheresis.

A technique in which blood plasma containing antibodies against the body is removed from the body and replaced with fluids donated antibody-free plasma.

She frequently needs blood transfusions as well.

If you donate and do not name someone who it is for would you please donate in her name? Insurance doesn’t pay for blood and her supply of whole blood is down to 2 pints. Her name is Janet Rhodes and she gets her treatments at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.

Any donations would be appreciated.

Hug a veteran today or just tell them “Thanks”.  They and all that came before them are the reason we have our freedom.

Don’t forget to ‘fall back’ at 2 am.

A recently released Harris Interactive poll asked Americans where they would choose to live if they did not live in the state where they are now. 2,498 U.S. adults were surveyed online between August 10 and 18, 2009, and Tennessee made the top 10!

1. California
2. Florida
3. Hawaii
4. Texas
5. Colorado
6. Arizona
7. North Carolina
8. Washington state
9. TENNESSEE
10. Oregon

Of course, we already knew that it’s great to be in Tennessee!

Buy Low-Sell High…

heard that before?  Now is the

time; don’t regret having missed

this opportunity

call me!

That says it all.  Time gets away from you and before you know it it’s been ages since a post has been made but I’ll be posting regularly again!

I’ll be the first to say I never thought it would happen but WE GOT VOLKSWAGEN!!!  

Volkswagen Group of America proudly announces its decision to build a new production facility in Chattanooga, Tenn., with the goal to be in production in early 2011.

RelocateAmerica.com has published its yearly list of the top 100 places to live.   Charlotte and San Antonio were they only two places ahead of us! 

According to Steve Nickerson of RelocateAmerica:  There was a big emphasis on the quality of life in Tennessee in general, living in Chattanooga and what it affords in terms of recreation, home prices, employment opportunities, the people, music, and the arts (and as a) family friendly, mountain area.

The Chamber of Commerce notes that Chattanooga is attracting new residents at a rate of about 30% faster than the national average. 

Top 10 Cities
1.  Charlotte, NC
2.  San Antonio, TX
3.  Chattanooga
4.  Greenville, SC
5.  Tulsa, OK
6.  Stevens Point, WI
7.  Ashville, NC
8.  Albuquerque, NM
9.  Huntsville, AL
10.  Seattle, WA