With the huge variety of floor coverings available. It can be confusing to say the least. Here are some top tips that will help you make the right decision for your needs.
1. Determine your budget.
Pay as much as you can afford on your flooring. Floor coverings are an investment, and quality flooring will live up to your expectations for many years. A cheap buy is not necessarily a bargain.
2. Think about what flooring would be appropriate for your needs
(What is your expectation of the performance of your new flooring). Think about the amount of traffic through your home, and whether the flooring you are looking at is appropriate to your needs. Luxury looking carpet might look great on the showroom wall but is it appropriate for your family
3. Colour
(If you have gone through steps 1 & 2 then you can start thinking about colour. Again this will be determined by your lifestyle. It is not necessarily true that the darker the flooring the less dirt you will see. Very dark colours will show everything. And of course very light colours can be dangerous around young children, and some adults. It is a rule of thumb, where possible, that when decorating start from the bottom up. Don’t try to match the flooring with your paint colour, furniture, pillows, cushions, bench tops, etc. Choose your flooring first, everything else will fall into place. And whenever possible ask for a Free – no obligation measure & quote in your home. Flooring in our Showroom can look totally different in your home. This is a must and will give you an opportunity to discuss with the consultant the installation process of your flooring.
4. The Final Price
If you are getting competitive quotes, ensure they’re on the same basis: compare apples to apples! Ask for the bottom line figure. The price per metre might sound inviting. (and remember square metre and broadloom metre are significantly different) but does it include everything you are expecting. Do you need your existing flooring pulled up and taken away, do you need help with furniture, is there floor preparation required, does the price include underlay and installation. Will they overlock any lift over carpet pieces into mats for you. And will your flooring be installed in a timely and professional manner. All of these extras can add up at the end of the day, and you might be in for a nasty surprise. Be specific about what you want, and what you expect
Thanks to CARPET MART
269 Grange Rd
FLINDERS PARK, SA, 5025
Phone: 08 8234 8970
Female Friendly Pty Ltd
Monday, June 28, 2010
Buying parts for your car from Sprint Auto Parts Edwardstown
Buying parts for your car from Sprint Auto Parts Edwardstown
“I need something to fix my car”.
“What’s the problem and what car is it”?
“It’s broken down and it’s white, I think”.
An extreme example perhaps but it does happen like this at times, and not just with female owners.
Whilst we do our best in cases such as this to determine if we can help with a part or recommend a service agent to affect a repair, the process can be completed faster and with less stress for all parties by having some essential information ready before you shop. In this article we have provided a list of the details you should be aware of and where to find them when seeking parts or information for your car.
What car do you own?
Irrespective of knowing what is actually wrong with your car, unless you know the following information there is little chance of being provided with the correct part to fix the problem. The key things to know are:
1. What is the make & model, i.e. Mazda 3, 4 door sedan or 5 door hatch.
2. What month & year was it manufactured.
3. What is the engine size.
4. Is it automatic or manual.
5. How many kilometres has it travelled.
Items 1 & 2 are the key pieces of information as unfortunately motor vehicle manufacturers do not seem to take into account the vagaries of parts supply caused by changes to vehicle models mid cycle or mid year. It is surprising how many parts can be subtlety altered between say a May and June build date, even though the outside of the vehicle has not changed. Generally, if altered, these parts are not interchangeable between models.
Where do I find this information?
The two key places to source this information are:
1. The owners hand book that is usually stored in the glove box will cover the first three items in the opening pages. These are completed by the dealer at the time of sale. Item 4 should be self evident and item 5 can be noted from the odometer strip contained within the speedometer.
2. Should the owners hand book be missing, items 1, 2 & 3, can usually be obtained by a combination of noting the badges on the vehicle & from the vehicle build plate. This latter item is an aluminium plate fixed to the car at manufacture and is usually in the engine bay attached to the top of a mudguard or the rear wall of the engine bay.
By providing the above information our trained and experienced staff can quickly determine if the part is actually available for your car, whether we have it in stock or can obtain it for you, and finally the price of the item. If we can not obtain it for you (some parts are only available from the manufacturer or no longer produced) we will be happy to suggest alternative sources of supply.
What’s wrong with your car?
It should be noted that whilst we consider our staff to be excellent at their job and they regularly go beyond just selling you a part, we are not a mechanical workshop and do not have the facilities to undertake replacement / repair work, or be able to determine what is actually at fault with your car, unless we have seen the problem before or it is obvious to us.
If you don’t know what the problem is with your car then it is necessary to obtain the advice of a trained mechanic or some one who knows what to look for so that we can provide you with the correct part to enable the repair or replacement to be affected.
If your car does break down and you can’t get it to a workshop, then the best option in the first instance is to call the RAA for roadside assistance.
The team at Sprint Auto Parts, Edwardstown look forward to seeing more “Female Friendly” customers in their store and welcome any feedback on further improvements they can make to ensure the experience is as fast and enjoyable as possible.
Thanks to SPRINT AUTO PARTS
935 South Road
EDWARDSTOWN
SA, 5039,
Phone: 08 8371 4944
Mobile: 0405 521 033
“I need something to fix my car”.
“What’s the problem and what car is it”?
“It’s broken down and it’s white, I think”.
An extreme example perhaps but it does happen like this at times, and not just with female owners.
Whilst we do our best in cases such as this to determine if we can help with a part or recommend a service agent to affect a repair, the process can be completed faster and with less stress for all parties by having some essential information ready before you shop. In this article we have provided a list of the details you should be aware of and where to find them when seeking parts or information for your car.
What car do you own?
Irrespective of knowing what is actually wrong with your car, unless you know the following information there is little chance of being provided with the correct part to fix the problem. The key things to know are:
1. What is the make & model, i.e. Mazda 3, 4 door sedan or 5 door hatch.
2. What month & year was it manufactured.
3. What is the engine size.
4. Is it automatic or manual.
5. How many kilometres has it travelled.
Items 1 & 2 are the key pieces of information as unfortunately motor vehicle manufacturers do not seem to take into account the vagaries of parts supply caused by changes to vehicle models mid cycle or mid year. It is surprising how many parts can be subtlety altered between say a May and June build date, even though the outside of the vehicle has not changed. Generally, if altered, these parts are not interchangeable between models.
Where do I find this information?
The two key places to source this information are:
1. The owners hand book that is usually stored in the glove box will cover the first three items in the opening pages. These are completed by the dealer at the time of sale. Item 4 should be self evident and item 5 can be noted from the odometer strip contained within the speedometer.
2. Should the owners hand book be missing, items 1, 2 & 3, can usually be obtained by a combination of noting the badges on the vehicle & from the vehicle build plate. This latter item is an aluminium plate fixed to the car at manufacture and is usually in the engine bay attached to the top of a mudguard or the rear wall of the engine bay.
By providing the above information our trained and experienced staff can quickly determine if the part is actually available for your car, whether we have it in stock or can obtain it for you, and finally the price of the item. If we can not obtain it for you (some parts are only available from the manufacturer or no longer produced) we will be happy to suggest alternative sources of supply.
What’s wrong with your car?
It should be noted that whilst we consider our staff to be excellent at their job and they regularly go beyond just selling you a part, we are not a mechanical workshop and do not have the facilities to undertake replacement / repair work, or be able to determine what is actually at fault with your car, unless we have seen the problem before or it is obvious to us.
If you don’t know what the problem is with your car then it is necessary to obtain the advice of a trained mechanic or some one who knows what to look for so that we can provide you with the correct part to enable the repair or replacement to be affected.
If your car does break down and you can’t get it to a workshop, then the best option in the first instance is to call the RAA for roadside assistance.
The team at Sprint Auto Parts, Edwardstown look forward to seeing more “Female Friendly” customers in their store and welcome any feedback on further improvements they can make to ensure the experience is as fast and enjoyable as possible.
Thanks to SPRINT AUTO PARTS
935 South Road
EDWARDSTOWN
SA, 5039,
Phone: 08 8371 4944
Mobile: 0405 521 033
Financial Advice from JUNO Wealth Management
Financial Advice – It’s for everyone!
Many of us will earn a million dollars or more in our lifetime – but will only manage to keep a small fraction of it for ourselves. Sound financial planning is necessary for anyone who wants to enjoy a secure financial future – no matter what they want to achieve in life and no matter how much money they earn. The earlier you start saving the better off you are in the long run.
Steps to a successful financial future?
1. Work out your financial goals
Decide where you want to go with your financial plan. Start by establishing some short-term goals to help you stay motivated.
2. Work out a budget and stick to it!
Work out where your money is going and how much you can afford to put aside for your future. There are many good budget planners around, so have a look around until you find one that you like. The government website www.fido.gov.au has an easy to use budget planner.
3. Seek advice to establish a financial plan
With the assistance of a Financial Adviser, sit down and establish realistic financial goals. Make a plan of how you will achieve those goals and set a review programme in place to ensure that you stay on track.
How will a financial adviser help me achieve my financial goals?
A financial adviser can recommend strategies that can help you realize your goals. They follow a methodical process to ensure that any strategies that are developed are appropriate for you given your current situation and your financial goals. They review your situation on a regular basis to ensure that you stay on track.
The areas that a financial adviser will look at are:
Maximising cashflow
Debt reduction
Short term and long term savings goals
Investment advice
Personal & family protection
Retirement planning
Estate planning – including Wills and Powers of Attorney
How do I go about choosing a financial adviser?
There are many different financial advisers around and it is important to match yourself with the right one:
Ask a friend for a referral
Most people are referred to a financial adviser by a friend or relative who have had a positive experience.
Look for someone you can trust
Most financial advisers offer a free initial consultation. This gives you the opportunity to meet with the adviser and get a feel for their business and their ability to build a long term relationship to assist you with your financial goals.
Be Prepared
Before your first appointment write down some financial goals. Have a good think about what it is that you want to get out of the process and in the initial interview ask questions about the financial adviser, their qualifications, area of expertise and how they charge. A financial adviser is obligated to provide you with a Financial Services Guide (FSG) on the first meeting, which should outline their educational qualifications, the areas in which they are able to give advice and how they charge for their services.
How much will a Financial Plan cost?
Financial advice is a valuable service, which like seeing an accountant or a lawyer carries a cost. The cost depends upon the complexity of the advice and the level of service that is provided by the financial adviser.
There should be no hidden costs and all cost estimates should be provided to you in the first meeting (which is usually free of charge).
For further information, or for a free initial consultation, please contact Verona on 1300 814 188.
Many of us will earn a million dollars or more in our lifetime – but will only manage to keep a small fraction of it for ourselves. Sound financial planning is necessary for anyone who wants to enjoy a secure financial future – no matter what they want to achieve in life and no matter how much money they earn. The earlier you start saving the better off you are in the long run.
Steps to a successful financial future?
1. Work out your financial goals
Decide where you want to go with your financial plan. Start by establishing some short-term goals to help you stay motivated.
2. Work out a budget and stick to it!
Work out where your money is going and how much you can afford to put aside for your future. There are many good budget planners around, so have a look around until you find one that you like. The government website www.fido.gov.au has an easy to use budget planner.
3. Seek advice to establish a financial plan
With the assistance of a Financial Adviser, sit down and establish realistic financial goals. Make a plan of how you will achieve those goals and set a review programme in place to ensure that you stay on track.
How will a financial adviser help me achieve my financial goals?
A financial adviser can recommend strategies that can help you realize your goals. They follow a methodical process to ensure that any strategies that are developed are appropriate for you given your current situation and your financial goals. They review your situation on a regular basis to ensure that you stay on track.
The areas that a financial adviser will look at are:
Maximising cashflow
Debt reduction
Short term and long term savings goals
Investment advice
Personal & family protection
Retirement planning
Estate planning – including Wills and Powers of Attorney
How do I go about choosing a financial adviser?
There are many different financial advisers around and it is important to match yourself with the right one:
Ask a friend for a referral
Most people are referred to a financial adviser by a friend or relative who have had a positive experience.
Look for someone you can trust
Most financial advisers offer a free initial consultation. This gives you the opportunity to meet with the adviser and get a feel for their business and their ability to build a long term relationship to assist you with your financial goals.
Be Prepared
Before your first appointment write down some financial goals. Have a good think about what it is that you want to get out of the process and in the initial interview ask questions about the financial adviser, their qualifications, area of expertise and how they charge. A financial adviser is obligated to provide you with a Financial Services Guide (FSG) on the first meeting, which should outline their educational qualifications, the areas in which they are able to give advice and how they charge for their services.
How much will a Financial Plan cost?
Financial advice is a valuable service, which like seeing an accountant or a lawyer carries a cost. The cost depends upon the complexity of the advice and the level of service that is provided by the financial adviser.
There should be no hidden costs and all cost estimates should be provided to you in the first meeting (which is usually free of charge).
For further information, or for a free initial consultation, please contact Verona on 1300 814 188.
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