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		<title>Cheaper to Buy than Rent?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/08/16/cheaper-to-buy-than-rent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been much publicity in the media, and no doubt from your local real estate agent, that the time has come that house payments may be less expensive than rent payments.
While this is certainly true in some geographic areas, like right here in the Pleasanton &#38; Tri-Valley areas, there is more to maintaining a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bedbugs &#8211; A new epidemic!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/02/18/bedbugs-a-new-epidemic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 

You&#8217;ve all heard the cute bedtime cliche:  &#8220;Sleep tight, don&#8217;t let the bedbugs bite!&#8221;  BUT &#8211; Bedbugs are quite real, and far from cute.   Bed Bugs are small, brown insects with flat, oval-shaped bodies.  They feed on the blood of humans and/or animals.    They tend to live in bed mattresses and feed on the bed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your home and fire safety</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/09/16/your-home-and-fire-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just returned from a lovely lunch at Massimo&#8217;s in Walnut Creek, California.  This was the location for our monthly NARPM meeting (National Association of Residential Property Managers).  Today&#8217;s topic was fire safety as it pertains to rental properties, but the subject is valid for ALL types of properties.  
One (1) gallon of gasoline has as much [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Going Green &#8211; Recipe for a Homemade All Purpose Cleaner</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/03/01/going-green-recipe-for-a-homemade-all-purpose-cleaner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an earth friendly recipe for an all purpose cleaner.
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water and apply with a sponge or spray bottle. Rinse with water. It can be used to clean and deodorize kitchen and bathroom surfaces!]]></description>
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		<title>Spring Cleaning &#8211; A few new ideas</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/02/26/spring-cleaning-a-few-new-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few new ideas to try while getting through your spring cleaning!
1. Dusting with a paintbrush can be an effective way to get into those hard to reach cracks &#38; crevices, etc.
2. Kids smelly shoes? Here’s a solution. Put some tea leaves into a pair of stockings and stuff each into a shoe. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Refresh your Home with a little Spring Cleaning!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/02/23/refresh-your-home-with-a-little-spring-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is on its way here in Pleasanton! Winter is loosening its cold grip, wildflowers are beginning to bloom and sunshine is peeking into windows. It’s time to brighten up, rearrange furniture and welcome the return of warmer weather. A few hours of old-fashioned spring cleaning can refresh and revitalize your home and your spirit!
Where [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Use your Ceiling Fan to Stay Warm this Winter!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/05/use-your-ceiling-fan-to-stay-warm-this-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/05/use-your-ceiling-fan-to-stay-warm-this-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WINTER TIP: Use Your Ceiling This Winter and Stay Warm!
Reverse the switch on your ceiling fan to run counterclockwise (reverse; this looks clockwise as you are looking up). This will redirect the warm air from the ceiling and down the walls and into the living space. Run the fan at a low speed so that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feed the Birds and other Winter Gardening Tips</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/02/feed-the-birds-and-other-winter-gardening-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/02/feed-the-birds-and-other-winter-gardening-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Add garden record keeping to the list of New Year’s resolutions. Make a note of which varieties of flowers and vegetables do best and which do poorly in your garden.
• Avoid heavy traffic on the dormant lawn. Dry grass is easily broken and the crown of the plant may be severely damaged or killed.
• [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Essential steps to conserve energy and save money throughout the winter</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/12/30/4-essential-steps-to-conserve-energy-and-save-money-throughout-the-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/12/30/4-essential-steps-to-conserve-energy-and-save-money-throughout-the-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ARA) Now that winter has arrived, it’s important to take these four steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency — they’ll save you money and keep you warm, all season long.
1. Insulate
Insulating areas such as attics, basements and crawlspaces can make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.
2. Seal your windows
Use silicone caulk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FREE &#8216;E-WASTE&#8217; RECYCLING EVENT in San Ramon</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/27/free-e-waste-recycling-event-in-san-ramon/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/27/free-e-waste-recycling-event-in-san-ramon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:07:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to alert you to a FREE recycling event that I heard about yesterday.  
Universal Waste Management is hosting this event ONE DAY ONLY on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 10:00am &#8211; 2:0pm.  It will be held in the parking lot at 2600 Camino Ramon in San Ramon&#8217;s Bishop Ranch.
Here is a list of items that [...]]]></description>
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