 Workshop News
March 2012 
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I usually try to get this newsletter out in the first few days of the month but things got away from me and here it is already March 8th. I hope that the cold weather isn't getting you down and that, like me, you feel that spring is right around the corner. There have been some exciting new changes for me and I will give you more details in another email that will be coming your way early next week. In brief, I've made an exciting addition to the services I am able to offer you by becoming a licensed real estate broker and Realtor ® in Colorado. I'm very excited about my new venture and look forward to being able to assist you in yet another way with your home. I assure you I will continue to offer classes and advice through Workshop for Women and this newsletter. This month's emails is a little bit of everything from a recommendation for a fun class all about hardwood flooring to a look into some of the projects I have in mind for my own home to some simple tips on topics that I hope are of interest to you. As always feel free to email me at Judy's Email or give me a call at 303-284-6354 with any questions you may have. I'm happy to help any way I can. Judy |
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A waterfall in a box
|  My husband, Bill, saw this in the Costco magazine. We have been talking off and on since last summer about adding a fountain or waterfall in our back yard. We found several simple ideas in my favorite magazine, The Family Handyman, but nothing that caught our eye, and then we saw this: A Pond and Waterfall in a Box.
It costs about $800 including delivery, it's a little pricey for us just now...we're saving to redo our office, but It is a definite possibility for the future. The kit has everything you need, including the flagstone and detailed instructions. Visit www.diydames.blogspot.com for updates on my ongoing home improvement projects. You'll also find many other projects from other contributors there.
Pond and Waterfall in a Box® Three Rivers Stone® Flagstone or Bluestone
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3 uncommon safety tips
| I talk a lot about safety in my classes and most of us are familiar with the most common safety tips when we are working on home improvement projects such as wearing safety glasses, hearing protection or dust masks. Several times in the past I've talked about ladder safety and personally I consider the ladder one of the most dangerous tools we own. But there are a few safety tips that are rarely talked about that I believe every homeowner should know.
Here are my 3 uncommon safety tips: - Carry a cell phone with you. When working alone whether cleaning gutters on the roof, working in a crawlspace or doing your yearly attic inspection (if you haven't done it this year, now is the time!) There are many stories of homeowners getting trapped or stuck in dangerous situations without a cell phone on hand to call someone to come to the rescue. Here's a link to a story if you don't believe me. http://www.aolnews.com/2010/06/10/conn-man-stuck-for-days-in-furnace-loses-arm/
- Stop if you are tired, uncomfortable or you feel awkward when performing a task. I often say, especially in my power tool class, "If it feels awkward it is unsafe", be sure to set up your work area so that you are comfortable performing all the tasks required for the project from reaching across a piece of material to saw to lifting heavy objects or reaching to install a light fixture. Here's a link to a story of a man killed because he was sitting down while using a circular saw. http://parker.kdvr.com/news/news/109534-man-cut-killed-circular-saw-breckenridge
- Turn off the electricity FIRST! If your basement or crawlspace floods from damaged to water pipes our first reaction may be to race to shut off the water. NEVER enter a basement, crawlspace or any other room that is flooded until you have shut off the electrical power at your main electrical service panel. Risk of electrocution is real if you enter a flooded area where the water may be in contact with a live electrical source. Here's a lint to a story of a man who thankfully was saved from serious injury or possibly death. http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s2242043.shtml
I hope that you use this information, not to stop working on your home, but to take the time to consider what you are doing before you start. Here's to a summer filled with fun, successful and SAFE home improvement projects.
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Judy's new venture
| As I mentioned in my note at the beginning of this newsletter I've added another skill to my skills toolbox to better assist you and my other clients when it comes to residential real estate. On February 1st of this year I officially became a licensed real estate broker in the state of Colorado. I am very excited about this new aspect to my career.
I have signed on to work with a very experienced broker, Gary Manes, of Manes & Associates of Metro Brokers. Gary was one of my instructors at Red Rocks CC where I took the required coursework to become a licensed broker.
I have a new website that I am using as landing spot to direct others to all the different things I do related to homes and home ownership. You can check out the new website at www.judybrowneonline.com , it is a simple 'landing page at this point but will evolve over time.
If you are anyone you know is in the market to buy or sell a home, I would be honored to be given the opportunity to be of assistance in the process. I am committed to providing the best service and support as you work through what can be one of the most stressful events most of us every encounter.
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 Upcoming Classes
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Check out our reduced prices on EVERY class for 2012.
Here is a sampling of some upcoming classes:
 Let There Be Light (Electrical Basics)Front Range CC in Westminster 2 Saturdays March 31st & April 14th (9am - Noon)
Plumbing 101
Front Range CC in Westminster Saturday March 31st (1 pm - 4 pm)
My Screws are Loose
Front Range CC in Westminster Saturday April 28th (9 am - 11 am)
Drywall Repair
Front Range CC in Westminster Saturday April 28th (Noon - 2 pm) Register for a Series and get a discount! |
| Workshop for Women - Additional Services |
Private small group classes - It just takes 3! If you and at least 2 of your friends are interested in scheduling a private small group class, just give me a call. Depending on the class in which you are interested there may be a couple options for a location to hold the class. Call me at 303-284-6354 for pricing and more information. Do-It-Yourself with help - This is a service I offer exclusively to my students. If you have a simple project, with which you would like help, I am available at an hourly rate to assist you. You will need to provide most of your own tools and materials (depending on the project) and the project should be one you could take on yourself with a little help. I will do it with you not for you. Call me at 303-284-6354 or email me at judybrowne@workshopforwomen.com to discuss your project. Click here for more infoHome Inspections - I am a Certified Home Inspector with Pillar to Post of Denver. I am available for home maintenance inspections, pre-listing inspections and inspections on a new home you are in the process of buying. Just give me a call at 303-284-6354 or Click here for more infoSpeaker - I am available, at no charge, to speak to your women's group. I can talk on just about any topic related to our homes. Example topics might cover things such as home maintenance, repair, improvements, choosing a contractor, inspections and more. Just give me a call at 303-284-6354 or Click here for more info
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Judy Browne
Workshop for Women
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