Quotes of the Day

It is important to obtain a qualified and independent inspector. Avoid someone who has a contractor business on the side and may hope to get the repair business from you. Their advice could be self-serving and biased. Check with your local Better Business Bureau to see if there have been any complaints against the company that you are considering. Home inspection fees range from approximately $200 to $400 or more, depending on the expertise required and the nature of the inspection, the size of the home, its age and condition, your geographic area, the nature of inspection service requested, and other variables. It normally takes a minimum of three hours to do a thorough inspection. [2006] - Douglas Gray

A rinse like chlorine dioxide is very useful, because it will create oxygen in the small spaces where periodontal bacteria live. Many rinses today are acidic, with a pH low enough to damage root cement and even tooth enamel. The only acidic rinse that is safe for teeth is one containing dilute sodium fluoride, since the benefits of the fluoride are enhanced in a slightly acidic solution. Acidic rinses are particularly damaging in a dry mouth. I believe everyone should check products they use regularly, possibly using an inexpensive pH-testing meter. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

If you buy a used residential property as a principal residence, there is no GST payable on the purchase price. In other words, it is exempt. When purchasing a resale home, you can request that the vendor provide you with a certificate stating that the property qualifies as "used" for GST purposes. [2006] - Douglas Gray

Top 10 Best Yogurts for People with Reflux: 1. Stonyfield Plain Organic 2. Dannon Plain (“all natural”) 3. Dannon Light & Fit Blackberry 4. Stonyfield Blueberry Organic 5. Stonyfield Strawberry Organic 6. La Yogurt Probiotic Pina Colada 7. La Yogurt Probiotic Strawberry 8. Dannon Cherry 9. Dannon Lemon (“all natural”) 10. Fage Greek Strained (“all natural”) [2015] - Jamie Koufman

You must learn to handle financial pressure. Take 10 percent of all you earn up front and give it away. After you give away 10 percent of your income, take another 10 percent to reduce your debts and a third 10 percent to build up capital to invest. You need to live on 70 percent of what you have. [1989] - Anthony Robbins