25, March 2017
Serve Ministries housing rehabilitation of the needy, give hope for Alabama
By Carrie Brown McWhorter
Baptiste Alabama
Home "and" hope "- words that differ by a single letter and closely in our hearts and in connection, so that each hammer an opportunity for volunteers from the Department of Home Improvement is the gospel lends a hand to share holders.
to give departments for home improvement through the work Alabama throughout the year hoping for homeowners who need help for repairs, to improve their living conditions or a house for special adaptation that Gary Wendt takes, Director Ministry of authentic renewal (ARM), a ministry community service in Tuscaloosa County. The funds are often an obstacle to the maintenance and repair, especially for those who are sick or older.
"Our references from agencies like been at home and home health know the situation in general come," Wendt said. "Most families help us to have their own house, but can not afford repairs."
downward spiral
Often a small problem, the house will hold another, then another, said Wendt. This can happen for many reasons - poor health, aging or finance, for example - but a common result is despair.
"The attitude of the downward spiral owners and have given up. If you get the interview and do card back with them at work and to pray, to give them hope. Often, the owner starts to take the initiative, because realize that someone really help, "Wendt said.
The ability to share
Since the volunteers there to work, but also have the opportunity to talk about their motivations for help, said Mike Kirk, a member of the First Baptist Church, Huntsville, Madison Baptist Association, and a volunteer with several updates ministries and construction.
"We usually find the owner, visit with them and learn about them, as we do, we share why we are here -. has the way back God has given us free, "Kirk said.
The owners are not always church, Kirk was quick to point out. Sometimes family members are infidels who are more curious about the motivations behind the work. And if there are children, the potential influence multiplies said, highlighting the involvement of long-term church in the Ministry of Lincoln Village, a service of the multifaceted urban regeneration in Huntsville.
"In Lincoln Dorf tends to work with young families, especially single mothers with young children trying to get a new start in life," Kirk said. "Children ask ourselves what we are doing, why we are here. And we fixed things and helped them over the years, we have the opportunity to speak of Jesus. "
Home Renovation Ministries are a variety of different tasks, but common repairs covered include installing Sturm Fenster, water damage, electrical plumbing repairs and the refurbishment and repair of roofs. Improving accessibility is often building wheelchair ramps, doors and expansion of locker rooms and showers.
Wendt said, "We are doing all kinds of things to the need that exists."
Both men agree that new volunteers are needed in the ministries of repair and construction of the country. Wendt said arm would work in any job at least two churches and found that most volunteer groups of high school and college age are the new construction projects.
Kirk said young people needed to start carpentry, electrical and older learning volunteers teach. Kirk himself worked professionally in computer science and electrical engineering. He learned skills through missionary work with the carpenters summer Christ and became involved after retirement more.
"Most of the guys that work with what we get older, there is a great need for more volunteers," he said.
While in his service
The owner benefits are enormous, but volunteers will be well served, Wendt said.
"Our motto is Ministry in the shadow of the tower" and helps every day with us to the people to see on both sides that our work is what Jesus told us to do: "Go"
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To keep home care vital safe in your home, "natural place for evangelization" provision
By Carrie Brown McWhorter
Baptiste Alabama
For most of us, a home is the biggest purchase, and we will do our most valuable financial asset. However, current expenditures on the property go far beyond the mortgage payments.
Since the house is also a place where the Ministry and often occur disciples, maintaining the house there is a way to fulfill the biblical responsibility for good management.
Good managers for the future and planning of all resources, including the house, said Ken Hemphill, director of church planting and Northeast Revitalization Center of the University of Tiger Greenville, North Carolina.
"Look at the life of Jesus and how their meetings are somewhere around a table. You can reach Zacchaeus house. The house we live in is ultimately up to the Lord and is a natural place for evangelization, "Hemphill said.
Although it may cost in a short time, often can save money in the long term preventive maintenance, Hemphill said.
"Sometimes literally save money money by spending," he said.
regular checkups
The advantages of the human body for regular checkups and preventive care, routine care at home is best, and resource conservation refuge for those who call it home. Now is a good time for such external control:
• garage door. the largest moving part most homes, the garage doors has several moving parts that need to be regularly cleaned and lubricated. The screws and clamps those worn or damaged and check the safety device automatically to replace via the garage door switch by placing an object in the path of the door.
• Exterior doors and windows. US Energy Department estimates that the amount of energy lost per year through a window $ 35 billion is. Add new windows or storm windows greatly improve energy savings, but to seal cracks and joints help eliminate drafts, as new weather strip around doors.
• Gutters and downspouts. Clear leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Make sure the downspouts flee their homes because of overflowing gutters them. A major cause of the excess moisture in basements and crawl spaces Make sure are securely mounted gutters on the house and sealed with silicone sealant leaking joints. While cleaning, look around dead or dying branches should be removed.
• Foundation. Damage to the foundation of a house a problem is often best for professionals who diagnose the cause of the damage and repair. Water is the culprit usually, so its main contractor, can solve the problems affecting the base. Once this problem, repairs to the base, the fill in the gaps with epoxy or areas which are cracked, may include or are bent immediately be filled in order to avoid major damage dissolved tension.
• attic and roof. Adding attic insulation is usually a project of "do it yourself" to collect large energy prices, according to the energy of Alabama. on the cost of heating and cooling saving roof insulation adding up to 30 percent of homeowners. While the insulation is added to the roof for signs of leakage or separation of the cover and repair inspected as required.
• Heating and air conditioning (HVAC). Change the filter in your HVAC system should be maintenance of the house part of your routine. How often depends on several factors, including the type of HVAC system, how often you use it, filter type and location. Have a qualified technician check your system CVC can regularly identify and fix small problems before they become expensive.
• Gas heaters. Records furnace gas, dust and fluff collect poor combustion may cause the carbon monoxide caused (CO) to, recommends a colorless and odorless gas, and toxic, more than 400 Americans die each year per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that homeowners install CO detectors in their homes. Regular maintenance of gas appliances can avoid problems, so blowing dust, clean all parts and inspect chimneys and pipes for spots, separation or damage. Alagasco says a well tuned hot room with a blue flame to burn. When the flame is orange or yellow, stop, and the unit using a contractor in connection to operate the heater.
• Adding outdoor lighting. As warm temperatures entertainment part of the evening may be plans. Outdoor lighting can illuminate the exterior of your home while providing incoming and outgoing safer for your family and friends. The American Lighting Association (ALA) proposes to welcome a well-lit entrance customers and to identify visitors. For more safety and security lighting is recommended ALA steps, paths, walkways, driveways and areas that are usually in the shade.
Many projects in home repairs and are suitable for those who are practical around the house, but a priority security. Call a qualified support in challenging projects for security contractor and his family.
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Aging changes "at home" allow older people to remain at home longer
By Carrie Brown McWhorter
Baptiste Alabama
to stay connected for older Americans with family and friends is important so that the ability to live as long as possible in your home is so important. can help the integration of Universal Design in home renovations.
The "universal design" is a term used to describe the functions in a house or room that is accessible to everyone, including the elderly and disabled. In the construction and renovation, the concept is often called "instead of age". It is a movement that has won over the last 10 years, more important, said Joy Brown, a professional residential architecture and design Auburn.
"As a designer house, Integro practice everywhere, renovation and new residential project that I take," Brown said. "Instead of the age of the elements that allow the owner for aging at home or preparations in case of an event of change of physical life prepare happen."
aging owners
According to the Census Bureau collected United States, about 75 to 80 percent of people 55 years own their homes, a number that has remained relatively stable in recent years. Since about one-fifth of the population of Alabama is 60, this means that many owners of aging in Alabama. According to the latest census data, the aging of the population of Alabama to, takes as the Ministry of Alabama Senior Services established one of his goals is to strengthen the role of the elderly and people has with disabilities remain as long as possible in their own home.
It is a goal that has great potential to improve the quality of life of aging, according to a 2001 study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. The study found that health problems and housing for older people are often interrelated.
Health and housing
"When a medium is affordable and suitable for an individual aging is more likely to remain healthy and independent. When a person to have a good health, he is able "to track the maintenance of their environment, writes study author Kathryn Lawler. "The aging of the population ... it is difficult to distinguish between a health problem with housing problem."
Recent studies also suggest JRC that a significant number of US households lack basic accessibility features, such as a step input and a bedroom and a bathroom on the entrance floor.
According to a report from 2015 by the father of the will: "While some households adjusted try to aging to their needs to provide homes that are better to decide many others in their current homes and communities and remain" age instead "in the preference or need to have their homes renovated to meet their changing needs. "
Elements such as door openings 3 feet wide, less the sidewalk showers can easily record on a level that have a wheelchair or walker and grab bars near toilets and showers to any design add either new construction or renovation, Brown said. Create an external entry point that can be achieved with little or no action is another important aspect as well as a young family member may be a violation occur, the mobility limits, even if only for a short time.
The key is to think ahead, Brown said, because the addition of these elements is more cost effective in a general plan than trying to adapt a house if a need occurs emergency. Major renovations can cost thousands of dollars and take months to complete, so that homeowners struggling sudden maneuver when the physical mobility restricted. The renovations in a hurry is made may not be as appealing either, which reduce the value of a house on the street.
"Instead of aging does not mean that you have to meet the ADA (Americans with Disabilities) building standards, but life compared to some of the above points are at home as long as possible is a good choice."
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common modifications
• Adding support rods
• Adding a ramp at the entrance
• Increasing the width of the doors
• Adding a bathroom downstairs
• Adding treated lever
• Change the ground to avoid injury
• Adding removable shelves in the kitchen
• Entry Expand
• Move the master bedroom on the first floor
• Reduction of electrical switches
• Adding a lift on the stairs
• Reduce the counter
• Installation of higher electrical outlets
• Adding a personal alert system
(Compiled by Carrie Brown McWhorter)
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Home renovations review of the insurance policy can before save money
By Carrie Brown McWhorter
Baptiste Alabama
There is nothing like the satisfaction is complete a project. A new coat of paint, new flooring or updated cabinets can even feel new again the oldest space.
Owners should take a step closer after a project, however - an examination of insurance.
"If you spend a lot of money every time $ 8,000 to 10,000 or more at home, you need to inform your insurance company," said Bill Sager, executive vice president of the Independent Insurance Agents Alabama, which is based in Birmingham.
The renovations adds a rule value of the house. One of the main goals of home insurance home and personal property in the event of a loss is to be protected, should review homeowners with your insurance company to ensure that new additions are adequately covered, Sager said.
An example of this is politics, which cover the cost of replacing lost or stolen items. Appliances and furniture are expensive to replace, so that once installed, the owner of the insurance policy should reflect the current values of these improvements.
policy renewals
to check your insurance when the policy renewed Another good time, Sager said. Homeowner has often forget they purchased through jewelry, weapons or elements of heritage in the course of the year. valuables should however be considered in the policy, and some may need a separate policy to cover the cost of replacing, Sager said. When renovations are secured by a loan, the lender may proof of sufficient coverage also requires.
Realization of a large home improvement can be a sign of a good time to compare insurance rates with different companies. According to the secure website of the Ministry of Alabama, vary premiums according to the description of the house, the area and distance from the mouths of the fire brigade and the next fire. Check rates with different insurance companies can save money when the cover is similar to the owner.
Insurance discounts
During the renovation, there are often ways to add elements that can save money on insurance costs, Sager said. For example, most companies give credit to the owner with a basic security system that can be installed and other renovations are underway. The location of the Insurance Information Institute notes that many insurance companies offer discounts for small smoke alarms and security locks. The Institute is advisable to check with your insurance company before this protection choice to compare initial installation cost when compared to long-term incentives for savings.
If you are installing a new roof, it can steps you can take to make your home more resistant to storms, also reduces the potential rate. modernized heating, plumbing and electrical systems can help reduce the risk of fire damage and water. While these improvements may require a little extra money, distribute insurance reductions implemented over 10-20 years to recover the initial cost savings and drive on the road, Sager said.
The communication between the owner and the agent is to save the key money on insurance costs, Sager said.
"Make your conscious agent what you do," he said. "If officers do not know they can not advise. His agent has the experience and the knowledge to ckungssumme like to be given if a loss occurs.
"Most every agent I know the sound of customers enjoy that wants to make sure they are well covered."
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Checklist for Spring Cleaning
within
1 crown molding powders and baseboards
2. Ceiling washing powder and lighting balloons
3. Dust and windows clean, both inside and outside
4. corners Vacuum Accessories crack
5. Clean under beds
6. Clean the doors and walls and color touch
7. Clean curtains
8. Furniture including vacuum under the cushions
9. Spot clean upholstery
10. Thorough cleaning rugs, carpets and floors according to the manufacturer's instructions
11. Replace batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide
12. Clean and organize the fridge
13. Cooling coils vacuum
14. Clean and disinfect the trash
15. Scrub the tub and / or shower
16 wood cabinets Poland and a touch of paint or stain use nicks and spots cover
17. Clean, organize and clutter closets and drawers
18. clutter and organize closets
19. Cleaning and disinfection electronics including phones, computers and remote controls
20. Clean lint tube and exits the dryer
outer
1. tabula rasa, porches and entrance doors covers
2. Wash the windows and walls
mending 3. Completion of the paint, doors, shutters and accessories
4. Replace or clean the doormat
5. Maintenance brick, foundation cracks and broken masonry
6. Check the roof tiles
Update 7. Clean and outdoor furniture
8. clutter and organize a garage
9. Plant seeds, plants and plant bedding and properly mulch
10. Add welcome a 'wow' factor to your front door guests
(Compiled by Carrie Brown McWhorter)
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