bmw_bluetooth Setup BMW bluetooth handsfree
On Blog of Stuff .com| bmw_bluetooth Setup BMW bluetooth handsfree posted by piuoju | ||
 Most BMW automobiles come with a built in bluetooth handsfree. Some models may have this as an add on, either linked to a navigation system or the BMW assist option. But you can use virtually (for computers it means not really, but otherwise it means almost any) any blue tooth compatible mobile phone, smartphone or PDA with the BMW handsfree. Setup is extremely simple. First, get the owners manual packet out of the trunk. It contains a card with the bluetooth passkey. Note that some 5 and 7 series do not use passkeys (or allow you to type any digits), if this is the case your BMW manual will mention this. |
 As soon as the BMW handsfree interface is accepted, it will become available. Press the R/T button (heaven only knows what language BMW engineers speak - what does R/T mean anyways?) on the steering wheel. The first time you activate the BMW handsfree, it will download your phone book which may take several minutes. Listen to the car's CD player while waiting - the display will say LOADING PHONEBOOK. Once all the phonebook entries are loaded, you can use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the phonebook, the name and/or number will be shown on the BMW display. Note that unrecognized symbols may be shown with question ? marks. When you have found the number you want, press the TALK button on your steering wheel. This usually is symbol of a face with waves coming out of the mouth. |
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 If you have any other bluetooth devices in use, turn them off. Get in the BMW and start the car. If you have more than one phone (or your spouse has one), ensure that they are turned off or at least 30 feet away so the car doesn't detect them at this point. Activate your phone or cellular mobile device. Most have a FIND BLUETOOTH feature, begin the search. The phone or PDA will happily announce that the BMW handsfree connection was found. If a passkey is required, enter it as written on your BMW owner card. The pass key is usually prefaced by PK: ignore all the other numbers. |
 The BMW display will indicate the call is being made, upon connection the radio/CD player will be automatically muted and you can talk! Press the TALK button again to hangup. Likewise, when a call comes in while driving, press the TALK button to answer. The microphone is built into the top of the steering column, so just talk in a normal voice and it will work just fine. You can adjust the volume with the volume controls on the steering wheel. When you hangup, the CD/Radio will resume. |
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| clean_sink_drain Cleaning or Unclogging a Sink Drain posted by oorage | ||
 It is a good idea to clean your drainage pipes regularly, this keeps them free of odors and clogs and prevents expensive plumbing problems. Run very hot tap water through the drain after each use. This is one way to keep a drain free of odors. Avoid getting vegetable matter or grease in a kitchen drain, soak up grease and oil with paper towels and toss the towel into the trash. Try to avoid letting hair accumulate in bathroom drains. Treat any partially clogged drain promptly to prevent larger clogs. |
 Consider a natural drain cleaner if you don't like using chemicals. Pour 1/2 c. baking soda into your drain. Follow this with 1/2 c. white vinegar. The baking soda is basic and the vinegar is acidic, so they will react with a churning action that will help keep the drain clean without dangerous chemicals. If you decide to use a chemical drain cleaner, be very careful. Follow the directions and react immediately if you get the drain cleaner on your skin, eyes or even clothes. Follow the flushing instructions on the container. Call a licensed plumber for anything beyond regular drain cleaning and simple unclogging of drains. For example, if tree roots grow into your house drains, you will need a professional service such as Roto-Rooter. |
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 Pour a handful of baking soda into the kitchen drain about once a week, then run very hot tap water through it. Or pour a cup or vinegar or lemon juice in and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then run hot water through the drain. These steps will clean the drain of odors. Pour a strong salt brine down the kitchen sink drain regularly to eliminate odors and to keep grease from building up. Use a drain cleaner solution (like Drano). Be sure to read the label regarding its safety for your type of pipes. Make sure the solution is safe for plastic pipes or a garbage disposal, if that's what you have. The solution can eat away at the grease, food, hair, soap film and organic wastes that tend to clog drains. Usually, treatment with solution once a month will be enough for proper maintenance of your drains, traps and pipes. Be sure to follow the drain cleaner instructions. |
 Drain cleaners, ammonia, and bleach can create rust in your galvanized pipes. If you (or anyone else) have a new home with no metal pipes, chemicals are fine, but if you do have metal pipes, you are creating a much bigger problem. Try this yourself: In a plastic cup, mix some water with whatever you are using to clean your drain lines. Add a piece of galvanized pipe, and you (or anyone else) will be shocked at how much rust is created. Help keep tree roots from growing into house drains by flushing 2 cups of rock salt or copper sulfate down the toilet during the last flush of the night. You may have to flush a few times to get the material down. Don't use both products at the same time. Do the same procedure two weeks later and then wait six months before doing it again. Once a month, pour a gallon of bleach in every drain. That's how to keep your drain clear for years. After the last flush of the morning, as you leave the house, allow it to stand all day. You will have had no problems with hair or other stuff. |
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| buying_homes Buying Homes posted by fqtgco | ||
 Blogged from an interesting home buying resource buying homes. Buying homes is something almost every person will do at least once in their lifetime. The home buying process is neither simple nor easy, especially for first time home buyers. Choosing the right home (as in home, sweet home) from the myraid of choices in homes for sale can be nerve wracking. Home purchase loans are something every person will have to deal with - unless your last name is TRUMP (or you hit the lottery). After going through the home buying process (suffering would be a better way to put it); I have decided to put together this website with information on buying homes. Click on buying homes for more information. The information on this home buying website is written for US residents, if you are in another country you may still find the buying homes information useful. This information is a collection of my experiences with home buying and opinions on buying homes, use it at your own risk. There are many factors to consider when you are thinking of buying a home. Some are obvious (can you afford the mortgage?); others can provide nasty surprises during or after the home buying experience. This website offers information on everything that like the author encountered during the home buying process, some opinions may be borderline insane - but hey, they worked for me. |
 The home buying process is usually in this order:
Getting a mortgage is simpler than getting a personal loan, there is a whole section on credit and home purchase loans with more detailed information. Property is a chunk of land and it (usually) doesn't wander away - so banks always have a way to reclaim (repossess) the property in case of default on the mortgage. This makes it easier for the banks to take a risk and offer you a home purchase loan. However, your creditworthiness is an important issue to get the best loan rates. See home purchase loans for details. |
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 Buying a home (a residential unit built on a plot of land, or an apartment in a building that is built on a plot of land) is generally better than renting, a whole section is devoted to the benefits of buying your own home instead of renting. The real estate market behaves like a roller coaster, it has ups and it has downs. Generally when mortgage interest rates are low, more people are likely to buy a home and this pushes prices up. When mortgage rates go up, less people are inclined to invest in real estate and supply exceeds demand, lowering prices. Other factors such as unemployment rates, inflation, natural (or un-natural) disasters can also affect the real estate market. The decision to buy homes is something you will live with for the rest of your life; so think, plan, and execute the home buying process intelligently. Also see home buying help resources. There is some contention between choosing a NEW home (just built, or custom built); versus a USED home. Opinions vary, and tempers flare - both camps swear by their choice. Personally, I bought a 40 year old home (could be a house or apartment) - in my opinion they don't build things like they used to. Then again some friends own brand new custom homes they had built, and damn, they are good homes. New homes tend to be more expensive, materials cost more today than they did 40 years ago. Some of the new materials are better, some you just can't get anymore (like natural oak wood floors). Used homes can be cheaper but they will require more maintenance. The end result is usually the same - you either spend more money up front for a new home; or spend less buying the home and then spend on home improvement and repairs. So if you have the means, a new home may make sense - if budgets are tight, an older home will be cheaper to buy, but anticipate that you will be spending money on it in the future. |
 Though this may seem obvious, location is the single most important thing to consider when buying homes. I am often surprised when I visit people who have just purchased a home and find: A tavern next door! A schoolyard behind the house! A fire hydrant IN the driveway! A pack of roaming dogs (from a neighbors yard)! A firehouse across the street! His job is 110 miles away! And I used to consider these to be intelligent people. So before buying a home, read about homes for sale and think about all the little things mentioned on this site. Then go out and buy your dream home! And yes, owning a home is definitely worth enduring the home buying process! |
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