It's almost September and Sundance 2011 is right around the corner.  This year dont just sit back and enjoy the festival, take part and submit your own short film!  Follow the link below for more information direct from the sundance institute to submit your original work.

http://www.sundance.org/festival/film-events/submissions/

Brought to you by Brady Goodwin

Vacation Quest, vacation rental and property management company in Park City, Utah.

Park City Rentals

Once a year to protect and prolong the life of your counter tops we recommend a 3 step process.

1. Strip your countertops while cleaning and prepping the area for step 2.

2. Re-seal the countertop by spraying sealant over the surface and then wiping it clean (similar to waxing a vehicle).

3. Apply 2 coats of polish to the surface for a lasting shine.

To prolong the shine or if you want your counters to look great, use a light spray of windex for a high gloss look prior to a dinner party or just the in-laws coming in town.  Always use a granite cleaner whenever possible so that you do not strip off the sealant with powerful cleaning products, de sanitizers such as lysol or 409 are ok to use sparingly.

With such a porous surface slate tile flooring needs to also be re-sealed at least once a year.  This protects your floor from water damage but also makes it easier to clean up.  The sealer comes in 2 different finishes, matte or glossy, we recommend you look at both types before deciding on doing your entire floor.  One-Two coats are typically necessary depending on the last time the floor was sealed.  The trick to a successfully sealed floor is to not have any "ghosting" or "hazy" tiles, these are very easy to fix and are typically noticeable within 30 minutes of the first application.

Our process for this job is also 3 steps.

1. Move furniture from the floor to another designated area.

2. Clean and prep the floor, vacuum/sweep/mop.

3. Seal the floor.  Check for ghosting and apply second coat if necessary.

This new program was created by the Department of Energy (DOE) and funded with $300 million USD.  Utah has been awarded $2.6 million to disperse among participating citizens in the program.  This program covers new Energy Star appliances and only covers those appliances purchased after the start of the program.  So find that receipt for your new washer and dryer and submit it with your application and get some free money!  You can register to receive updates via email and to be notified of when the program will begin.  Applications were originally due in December of 2009 so you still have plenty of time to get your rebate if you purchased new in 2010.

Also, information on the program and its implementation will be posted as soon as it becomes available on the USEP Web site: http://geology.utah.gov/sep.
In addition, those interested in the program can sign up for our American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding update notification list by emailing energyappliancerebate@utah.gov. You will be informed as soon as ENERGY STAR rebates and other ARRA funding becomes available.

Or for more information view the attached file:

Appliance rebate program.docx (14.14 kb)

Now that we have gone through the setup and initial steps of the solar program we come to the application.  All of the steps leading to this point should leave you ready to begin your project on schedule.  By choosing a pre-approved contractor and filling out the other forms you will have almost no problem starting your renewable energy project as quickly as possible.  We recommend starting the application process soon to take advantage of your new green energy for those warm summer months!

Solar Program Application.pdf (186.76 kb)

The following documents are the next step after identifying whether or not you are ready for the investment into alternative, green energy sources.  Starting with a site inspection by Rocky Mountain Power you will then be able to proceed with picking a contractor.  The list provided has every contractor that has been approved to install a photovoltaic system in your home.  You can choose to install a system without "selling back" the kilowatts you produce.  With a large enough system you can produce enough kilowatts to run a large portion of your home without paying high utility bills.  Basic items like water heaters in your home can be converted to use this type of energy.  Additionally battery banks are highly customizable to help you maintain your current power consumption levels while reducing your carbon footprint.

Solar Site Inspection Form.pdf (116.62 kb)

Solar Net Metering Agreement.pdf (66.99 kb)

Solar Contractors.pdf (177.31 kb)

As the owner of Vacation Quest, I thought it wise to discuss with my General Contractor the possibility of obtaining the contractor's license.  Deciding to forgoe a test and higher fees, he told me about the handyman exemption.  This exemption allows me to act as a licensed handyman in the State of Utah.  With such a smaller fee and the benefit of licensure this was a no brainer!  While the park city rental market is full of handymen they typically dont have any insurance or license leaving the homeowner with little to no recourse for a poor quality job.  Vacation Quest is now both Licensed & Insured so call us soon if you need any minor or major repair work done!

You can view the license by clicking on the link below.

2010 Handyman Exemption License.pdf (71.28 kb)

Park City is rapidly springing back from this most recent recession.  Home sales are on the rise again and with that Property Managers are getting busy.  New owners typically mean new management for their property.  Vacation Quest has been rapidly expanding by adding not one, not two, but three new properties.  They will be up on the site soon, so check back often.  They include a 3 bedroom home on Lowell Ave in Old Town, Park City only steps from Park City Mountain Resort and 2 ski in/ski out units at The Lodge @ Mountain Village, one of the lodges at Park City Mountain Resort.  These great new properties would be perfect for a getaway vacation to experience all that Park City Rentals have to offer you.