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Welcome To Kendra Cooke's Monthly e-NEWS - August 2009
BACK TO SCHOOL! It is hard to believe that the kids summer break is already over and school is back in session. Kory was excited to go back so he could see his friends, however Greg and I were glad he went back so we could our routine back (ha)! With this time of year we also get football games, cooler fall weather and the knot in our stomach that the holidays are just around the corner! How about a home for the holidays this year? How many people do you know that do NOT own their own home????? Time is running out on the First Time Homebuyer Credit of upto $8,000 and we want to make sure not one person misses out on this awesome opportunity! Please take a minute and think about the people you socialize with, people in your family or that you work with, and ask yourself do their own their own home, if not please let them know that now is the time for them to buy! Send them to us, we will explain the process and take great care of your referrals. Thanks for helping our business grow!
Sincerely ~ Kendra Cooke
PS GO TITANS!!!!!
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How To Build A Wood Pergola
(Source - DIY Network - http://www.diynetwork.com/)
Select the site for the pergola and mark the placement of the four posts. Use a post-hole digger or two-person auger to dig holes to a depth of 24" and width of 9". Add a few inches of gravel to the bottom of the holes for drainage. Insert 4" x 4" posts in holes. Ensure the posts are level and plumb. Attach temporary 2" x 4" bracing to hold in place. Mix fast-drying cement according to manufacturer's directions and pour in holes. Let cure for 24 hours.
Cut joist beams from 2" x 10" boards to span the pergola posts. To create a decorative look on the end of the joist beams, draw a straight or curved design on the wood and cut along the line with a jigsaw. Temporarily clamp in place while holes are drilled through the beams and posts. Attach the beams to the posts using 3" lag bolts.
Cut the stringers from 2" x 6" boards to span and overhang the joist beams. To create a decorative look on the end of the stringers, draw a straight or curved design on the wood and cut along the line with a jigsaw. Evenly space the stringers perpendicular to the beams and toenail in place using 3" galvanized deck screws.
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