Archive for the ‘Links of Interest’ Category
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
Erik’s recent post called “Hire a Helper” reminded me of another helpful website. Where Hire a Helper provides helpers for odd jobs like moving, mowing the lawn, etc., ServiceMagic is a one-stop shop for any kind of home service provider.
I’ve been in need of a house cleaner, a painter, a person to tile my floors, someone to finish my kitchen remodel, an electrician, and someone to install my fence. I’ve used ServiceMagic for all those.
You just fill out the online form for the service you need. ServiceMagic sends your information to three local companies that have been prescreened by them. Within minutes you will get three phone calls from those businesses and can compare prices. It’s simple and easy.
And…please hear me…they DON’T sell your information. I’ve NEVER received unsolicited phone calls after using them. I just get the three phone calls from the local businesses and that’s it.
Next time you need any service around the house I hope you have the same good experience as I’ve had.
Posted in Links of Interest, Orlando, Roofable Tip | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
In the early morning of Sunday, September 2 nearly 100 fire rescue personnel responded to an apartment fire on Avalon Park Blvd. and Loyola Circle. No one was injured in this unfinished, unoccupied apartment complex where the fire destroyed two buildings. The Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause. Read the story in the Orlando Sentinel.
Posted in Avalon Park, Local Community | 2 Comments »
Thursday, August 30th, 2007
I came across a great website for homeowners who are looking to hire a little bit of help for odd jobs around their property. The website is Hire A Helper, and it connects you with local people to do the manual labor if you’re moving, need lawn work done, cleaning the house or any other type of general chores.
From the website:
Many helpers are college students looking for general day labor type jobs (either providing moving help or even just offering cleaning help) that will provide them with a little extra cash. Day labor is one of the best ways for students to make money while they are in school. A day laborer often makes 2 - 3 times minimum wage.
Since I wanted to see how many people were signed up for it in the Orlando area, I did a quick search for this Saturday using 32801 (downtown) as my zip code. I was pleased to see that there were a good dozen results for me to choose from. Of course, I’d like to see more than that, and I’m sure I will as more college kids and others find it.
Posted in Local Community, Orlando, Real Estate Tools | 4 Comments »
Sunday, August 26th, 2007
Orlando Magazine has put together a “Top 3 List” covering the best of Orlando. Besides the lists of restaurants and shopping places, here are a few that we like best at Roofable:
Best Gated Community:
- Isleworth - Windermere
- Heathrow Woods - Lake Mary
- Reserve at Belmere - Windermere
Best Orlando Building:
- LYNX Central Station - map
- The Sanctuary Downtown - map
- SunTrust Center - map
(hat tip EKDAY, who also has the full list with links)
Posted in Downtown Orlando, Lake Mary, Local Community, Orlando, Windermere | 2 Comments »
Friday, August 24th, 2007
On Thursday, August 23 police found three shooting victims in a house in the Hickory Cove subdivision. That’s located in a subdivision near Rouse Road and Lockanotosa Trail (near Blanchard Park). Right now it looks like it may be a murder-suicide. The victims are Ralph Gonzalez (a GOP political strategist) and his roommate, David Abrami. Gonzalez’s mother asserts that their former roommate, Robert Drake (also killed), may be the shooter.
This is a picture taken from the Orlando Sentinel website. The man on the right is victim Ralph Gonzalez.
Read more about it in the Orlando Sentinel or on Wesh 2 News.
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