How to Plunge a Toilet

More than half the time we're called out to unclog a toilet the resident says they already plunged it but it didn't work. The other half of the time they don't even have a plunger.

 

Here are some tips for getting your clog out without having to call me.

 

First of all...BUY A PLUNGER! They now have cute girly plungers, and plungers that double as toilet paper holders. You don't NEED these fancy items, but you might be more apt to buy it if it's cute!

 

*Try running hot water over the rubber of your plunger to make the rubber softer.

 

*Make sure you only have about half as much water in the bowl as normal. Too much water will cause a mess, but not enough will prevent a good seal.

 

*You want the rubber head of the plunger to have more water in it than air to help create a better seal.

 

*Cover the hole in the toilet bowl with the rubber head and pump vigorously about ten times, but be careful not to let the head lose contact with the hole.

 

*Repeat if necessary

Shop Locally...Save Antioch

Did you know that the residents of the 37013 zip code spend more money than any other zip code in middle Tennessee? The problem is that we all leave this zip code, and often this county, to spend our money.

You may have heard on the news that Hickory Hollow Mall, our mall, is losing Sears and Macy’s. Sears Holding Corporation which owns both Sears and K-Mart is closing one hundred stores nationwide. Macy’s is closing five stores throughout the country.

Without a doubt these local closings are going to have an impact on the community, your community! We have to stop standing by, and watching businesses leave for greener grass.

You can do your part by shopping in Antioch. Yes, I can hear you thinking to yourself that there is nowhere to shop here, but that’s not true. Before you head straight to Cool Springs, stop by Hickory Hollow Mall and see what they have to offer.

Why Buy Locally?

-          Antioch stores are far more desperate for your business, thus offering better prices.

-          The sales taxes stay here. We all know Franklin doesn’t need your 9.25% as much as we do.

-          The money you spend is helping to employ fellow neighbors, including myself!

-          You drive less, causing you to save on gas and wear and tear of your vehicle, and reducing your carbon footprint.

PLEASE help support our community!

Is There Such Thing as Dog that's GOOD for an Apartment?

Many dog breeds make good apartment dogs, but first you must find out who they are.

Pick an apartment dog whose activity level matches your own. If you’re an active person and plan on jogging every day with your dog, you can choose a high-energy dog breed. With a lot of exercise, a high-energy dog can be happy in an apartment. But if you’re a couch potato, look for a pup that prefers resting over going for runs.

A dog’s temperament is also critical in determining whether or not he’ll be a good apartment dog. For a dog, an apartment community is a pretty stimulating place — there’s a lot of people coming and going, and there’s a constant hum of interesting noises. A good apartment dog is one who can handle all that stimulation without getting overly anxious. Anxious dogs are barkers, and that could cause problems with your neighbors.

The top four apartment dogs are:



Winnie



Yorkshire Terrier
Because of the small size of a yorkie, they are able to get plenty of indoor exercise without the need for much outdoor exercise. They love cuddling and are the ultimate lap dogs. As an added bonus, they can be easily trained to use the bathroom on indoor "puppy pads."



Zoe



Mastiff
Mastiffs are of course my favorite. Have you ever noticed the dog on our billboard on Interstate 24? That was my English Mastiff Zoë who died a couple of years ago. Mastiffs actually make good apartment dogs because they are very low energy. These gentle giants are very calm and rarely bark, making them suitable for busy apartment communities. With short walks every few days and daily indoor playtime, Mastiffs can be happy apartment dogs.

Greyhound
Despite being known as athletes, these mellow dogs make great family pets and enjoy nothing more than lying around on the couch all day. They do require regular walks, but they don’t need excessive daily exercise.



Smokey



Basset Hound
Thanks to their mild temperament and inactive indoor lifestyle, Bassets are a good apartment dog breed. Basset Hounds love the outdoors, and while they can be OK without a yard of their own, they need regular outdoor exercise to be happy and healthy.



No Excuse Not to Recycle

We've made it simple for you to take a small step in becoming green. We have recycling bins on site, and no sorting is required. You can put your paper, plastic, and metal in the same bin.

**No glass please**
 
Not sure how to start? Use a milk crate, storage bin, or laundry basket to collect your recycling. Once you begin you will be absolutely amazed at how much you were throwing away that is now being recycled.
 
It's so easy, why not?
 

Start Your New Year's Resolutions NOW

I've never really done the whole new year's resolution thing, but this year is going to be different. There are many things I want to do differently in 2012. So I did a little bit of research on the World Wide Web and this is what I've found...

 

Wikipedia says a new year's resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit.

 

New year's resolutions don't have to wait until January first. They can start today, right now, as you're reading this newsletter.

 

Don't just say, "hey I want to lose weight." Make a specific resolution or goal. Your goal should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time Bound - SMART!

 

Build specific objectives and timelines. Come up with a detailed plan on HOW you will reach  Read this often. 

 

Measure your progress on a regular basis.

 

Tell your friends what your resolution is so they can be supportive in helping you reach it.

 

Stick to it!

 

Yo' Mama Did NOT Raise You Like That

If every other person who lives here threw down a gum wrapper, at the end of the day we would have nearly two pounds of litter on the ground.

 

If every third dog owner left their dog's droppings only once a day, at the end of the week there would be more than 116 pounds of feces at Cedar Pointe. At the end of the month, there would be nearly 500 pounds.

 

If every forth person threw only one cigarette butt on the ground each day, at the end of the year we would have nearly 90 pounds of nonbiodegradeable acetate cellulose, and polyvinyl acetate littering the landscape.

 

If every person picked up after themselves and their pets, imagine how much nicer Cedar Pointe could be.

 

FALL Into Love - Pet Adoption Day & Pet Costume Contest

ANTIOCH, TN – October 14, 2011 – The “Fall In Love – Pet Adoption Day” at Cedar Pointe Apartments (1157 Bell Road) October 29th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. offers a fun way to celebrate pets and their owners. 

Teddy's Wagon from the Humane Association will be at Cedar Pointe Apartments with several loveable, adoptable dogs and cats.

Even if you're not looking to add a new member to your family, please come by with your already adorable dogs and cats for the festivities. We'll have a costume contest, take home treats, and lots of play time.

Teddy's Wagon, the Nashville Humane Association mobile adoption unit, travels to remote locations in and around Nashville with adoptable shelter dogs. The program began in June 2007 as a way to bring shelter animals into the community to help them get adopted.

The wagon is a 26' Fleetwood Trailer equipped with heat and air for the comfort of our animals, volunteers and visitors. Teddy's Wagon also serves as an emergency vehicle in times of crisis or natural disaster. It has traveled several times, throughout Middle Tennessee to help our furry neighbors in need during the wake of a weather emergency.

Please support Teddy's Wagon, so that NHA may continue to provide these important programs and services.

For more information please visit http://www.nashvillehumane.org or http://www.cedarpointenashville.com.