Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM - Is now working with Champion Energy Save BIG

Hey guys, it's Mike Landry host of the Purchase Like Pros radio show on the 950 AM KPRC (Saturday's 2P -4P & Sunday's 11A - 12P CT), I have found the best company to buy energy from in the greater Houston area. I have invited them to join the broadcast team and they have accepted.

We are going to unplatt the mysteries of buying power and help you get the best value.

There are two big factors you need to consider when you are ready to choose!

1. price ( learn how to pull back the layers of pricing vudo and compare)

2. customer service (If you don't already know, this is a huge factor in your decision process)

If you are ready to make a change click on this link and become a customer now!

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Purchase Like Pros highly recommends champion energy services.

Purchase Like Pros Radio Show 950 AM Consumer Support

www.purchaselikepros.com or call us at 281-741-8441 and get the help you need!

Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM - Belknap Plumbing and Concrete Services are the Best

Kenny and Kim Belknap make quite a team.

Kenneth is the Master Plumber and runs the plumbing division of Belknap. Kim Belknap is bigger than life running her side of the business, Belknap Concrete Services.

Their plumbing services division does is all including commercial and residential and 24hr emergency services. Their concrete division installs foundations and driveways and anything that has to do with concrete. This is a family owned and operated business in the Greater Houston area. The business was started by Kenneth's father in 1978 and they haven't looked back since.

Belknap Plumbing
We are a Full Service Plumbing Company serving
Houston and the surrounding areas Family Owned Since 1978.

From drain cleaning to water-heater installation to leak repairs, our professional plumbers do it all. Emergency plumbing service is our specialty! You can depend on our emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can schedule your own service appointment by clicking the button at the top of the page or by calling our friendly customer service department at the number listed below. http://www.belknapplumbing.com/

You'll receive up front pricing:
We charge by the job not the hour and that saves you money.


Water Heaters / Hybrids / Tankless Water Heaters: Kenneth Prefers the Hybrid over all other water heating solutions!

Water Purification Systems
Bathrooms & Kitchen Faucets
Instant hot water systems
Sewer line repair / replacements
Re-pipes and repair
In-line video inspections
Electronic leak & sewer location
High-pressure hydro-drain cleaning
more services

Call Today at 832-912-6733 or schedule
an Appointment Online.
We take great pride in our team of highly skilled plumbing professionals. All of our employees are background checked, drug free, uniformed and drive Belknap Plumbing vehicles for your security and peace of mind.

Are you suffering from a recent plumbing mishap, with no idea as to where to turn for help?

Well don't worry, because our Plumbers here at Belknap Plumbing Systems Inc. specialize in emergency service 7 days a week!

Plumbing Services
Complete Drain Cleaning Services
Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Video Camera Inspection & Pipe Inspection
Electronic Sewer Locating
High-Pressure Hydro-Jetting
Sewage Ejector Pumps/Sump Pumps
Water Line Replacement
High-pressure hydro-drain cleaning

Sewer & water line repairs/replacement WITHOUT
total yard excavation or trenching. Save your beautiful
landscaping with our no-trench system. This ensures
no damage to landscaping, sidewalks or driveways.


Complete Plumbing Services
Clean, Courteous & Fast Service
Installation of All New Plumbing Fixtures
Toilet, Faucet, Sink & Disposal, Repairs/Replacements
Water Heater Repairs/Replacements
Electronic Leak Detection/Slab Leaks
Water & Gas Line Repipes/Repairs
Tub & Jacuzzi Repairs/Replacements
Older Homes & Mobile Homes Are Not a Problem

No Overtime 7am-7pm 7 days weeks


Trenchless Pipe Replacement
New Technology!

Belknap photo courtesy of www.trenchlessamerica.com

This job was an interior project requiring machines and work pits to be at sites within the building itself. The project called for a total of 2000 feet of varying-diameter pipe to be pulled. Pipe diameters included 4", 8", 10" and 16". The 16"and some 10" pipe was for storm drains, 10" and 8" pipe was used for sanitary sewer lines. New 16" pipe was used as a conduit to transport 10" pipe into the building. An 8' deep pit was dug within the building through a 1" thick, suspended concrete sub-floor 18" above the primary floor slab.

Belknap's Concrete Division is ready to sevice you. Wether you need a simple repair or you are ready for a new foundation for a new home or business, they have it all. Call them today for a no obligation appointment at 281-955-6812 or find them on-line at http://www.belknapconcrete.com/

Host of the Purchase Like Pros Radio Show AM 950 KPRC http://www.the950.com/
Hey guys, Mike Landry here, I would like tell everyone that I have been designing and building custom homes for about 15 years. I have worked with a lot of companies in that time and both of these companies are hands down the best I have had the pleasure to work with. I have not come across anything they can't do or handle. They have a lot of trucks so if you need something now they are their. What is really cool is thier feild supervisors. They servey and manage the job in the field. They don't just send plumbers or concrete guys out there to guess.

"I highly reccomend Belknap Plumbing and Concrete for your next project."

Control4 iPad demo

iPAD IN THE KITCHEN

Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM Mike Landry / Clayton Farmer - Futuristic Kitchen with Home Automation controlled by the Apple Ipad

PURCHASE LIKE PROS - Kitchen Remodel Project
Designed by Mike Landry & Wendy Rail
"Purchase Like Pros partners with Houston's best home automation company, Electronic Dreams in Bellaire - Showroom located at 6101 Royalton St - 281-890-5200- Rick Beyers, and we have created a very special place for women that want style, function and control.



" The next generation kitchen featuring affordable automation technology with an automatic pilot button!"


Its not just for Men anymore......

Imagine an atmosphere totally controlled from your Apple Ipad while you are getting a tan and sipping on a glass of wine. Its getting close to 6 PM and you have a couple of guest coming over and you pick up your Ipad and select lighting controls - Scene 2 (this is pre-set for entertaining), then touch the music button and play music from any source including on-line services from one of all of the rooms in your home.

Here are a few hints as to the direction this new state-of-the-art kitchen is going. This is one of the most advanced cooking and entertainment environments in existence. It is featuring the latest dimmable high output LED lighting throughout the kitchen, pantry and wine cellar(designed and provided by Lighting Unlimited - Nick Senofski- showroom located at 4211 Richmond Ave - 713-626-4025). It also features full home automation technology controlled by the Apple Ipad (video, audio, Internet, e-books, TV, lighting, sound control, HVAC and much more)

Now home automation is cool for women too. Its not just a man cave anymore. This homeowner can drive her new luxury kitchen like a futuristic spaceship without getting up from the lounge chair. What is even better is, its affordable for everyone! Call us today at 281-741-8441 and get yours. This will work with your current kitchen or we will help you design and build a new one.....

PURCHASE LIKE PROS BABY.........IF YOU WANT TO DESIGN AND BUILD LIKE A PRO CALL TODAY AND LET US HELP YOU!.....OFFICE 281-741-8441....BUYING POWER, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, DESIGN CONSULTATION OR WE WILL DO IT FOR YOU...

I'll see you next week on the 950 AM or your can stream it live at http://www.the950.com/ Just click on (listen live) to our radio show - Purchase Like Pros Radio Show, airing Saturday's 2P - 4P and Sunday's 11A - 12P CT.....

Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM - BTS TREE EXPERTS AND BOB DIAMOND WITH TURNKEY PAINTING

In the First Hour Mike Landry and Clayton Farmer are Talking to TREE EXPERTS about how to Care, Maintain and Repair your plants and TREES..

RSVP
NOW FOR BTS TREE SERVICE SEMINAR:
"TREE & PLANT Physiology and Maintenance"

Location: Beyond Paradise Nursery
Address: 21206 Northwest FRWY ( 290)
Date: May 8th Times: 9A - 12P
Email your reservations or call them:
btstreeservice@live.com or call 281-447-0539
(limited to 100 guest AND drinks are provided)
Floyd and Winston will educate you about proper installation and upkeep on most plants and trees......You can see all these products at the nursery during the presentation.


BTS have been serving houstonians for over 30 years. We are proud to have them as part of Purchase Like Pros on-air broadcast support team.
CALL THEM TODAY FOR SERVICE AT : 281-447-0539
Floyd Bullett is the man that delivers the goods each month to help educate all our listeners about tree care, tree health and maintenance. Today's show is very spacial because they have added yet another expert to the team that you will love. He's an Aggie and he knows his stuff........Winston Cantu
a Horticulture and agronomist educated at Texas A & M University will be delving into the these topics with us on today's show.

If you want to know to care, maintain or remove your trees and plants in your living space call-in to the Purchase Like Pros Radio show on AM 950 KPRC, Houston, TX and Talk with the experts today from 2P -4P CT at 713-212-5950. If you miss the show you can podcast it from http://www.the950.com/ or http://www.purchaselikepros.com/

Why is my electric bill so high and what can I do about it.

FACTORS THAT DEFINE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The factors that define energy efficiency in residential structures vary by type and weighted value, depending on climate. Houston is defined as a "Hot Humid" climate and our factors are listed below:

1) Thermal Barrier - impacts heating/cooling use.

2) Air Barrier - impacts heating/cooling use.

3) HVAC System - impacts heating/cooling use.

4) Attic Ventilation - impacts heating/cooling use.

5) Occupants - impacts heating/cooling and baseline uses.

6) Miscellaneous - impacts baseline use.

7) Electrical Power Quality - impacts everything.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Would this information influence your decision on what upgrades/improvements you will make to your home of business?

It Should!

COMMON RESIDENTIAL PROBLEMS

The following slides will demonstrate common problems associated with the previously mentioned 6 factors of energy efficiency.

but first, Building Science

Many aspects of building design, construction techniques, materials and building operation can effect the health and comfort of the buildings occupants and energy efficiency. Building science studies the building as a system where changes in one part or component will have effects on all other portions of the building, its efficiency and its occupants.

The Home Equation (1+2+3+4+5+6+7) = Your Home

Air Barrier Common Problems

Lights are OFF

Ineffective Insulation

Leaky Doors, Window and Openings.

The moral of the story is to hire a qualified third party like ONTILITY to determine exactly what your problem is BEFORE you invest your money on upgrades/ improvements. Don't let a salesman sell you a product for thousands of dollars without knowing what the problem is. You don't have to guess any more...

www.ontility.com Your problem might cost you a few hundred dollars to remedy or it could cost you much more. Let the trained professionals at Ontility help you identify and understand what is wrong and what you should do about it. Use the power of building science to make the right choice with Ontility today....

Tent City Home Show "Takin It to the Streets" April 17th & 18th 2010

THE EVERYTHNG FOR YOUR HOME HOME SHOW AND PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRODUCT LIQUIDATION EVENT......


Find for information on-line at www.tentcityapril.com

$30,000 in Giveaways

Live demonstrations on:
Painting, Staining, and Faux Finishes
Hand Crafted Iron Work
Foam Insulation
Cabinet and Furniture Creation
Home Pre-wiring and Automation
Sanding and Finishing Wood Floors
Installing Tile and Stone
and much more.....

THIS WEEKEND ONLY IN SPRING ACROSS FROM HOME DEPOT AT CYPRESSWOOD AND I-45N.

Live Broadcast from the event:
Home Improvement Hotline
The High Tech Texan
Purchase Like Pros Radio Show

Live Broadcast from Lighting Unlimited

LED LIGHTING TAKES OVER----
TOP 5 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY!!!!
Clayton and I have a lot of fun with the Live Broadcast from Lighting Unlimited yesterday. You MUST go see that showroom. It is incredible... they were unavailing their new LED showroom and you will not believe your eyes.. The industry is in for a new way of doing things. This lighting technology covers all facets, produces almost no heat and last 22 YEARS.......Go check it out. This is why they win so many national awards.

Top 5 Things You Have to Know Before Purchasing LED Lighting
By Nick Senofsky, Lighting Unlimited, Houston, TX

Buying an LED light is very different than buying an incandescent light bulb. An incandescent light bulb is a simple device with a tungsten filament. It consistently produces the same type of light with the same characteristics. However, LED lights are far more complicated. Their color comes from a phosphorus coating which, if applied inconsistently during manufacturing, will create different shades of color in the final product. Also, if the LED is not well it will not achieve the efficiency expected from and LED light (i.e. it will use more power and produce less light). Furthermore, if the LED fixture does not effectively pull the heat away from the LED, the life of the LED will be dramatically shortened. Below is a list of 5 things to look for before buying an LED light to insure a beautiful and consistent color, long life, and maximum efficiency.

1. Beautiful Color #1: What is the CRI (Color Rendering Index) of the LED light?

Color Rendering Index is the ability of a light source to reproduce the colors of the object it is illuminating faithfully in comparison with a natural light source. The CRI is an index from 1 to 100, 100 being a perfect score (e.g. sun light). Those ugly yellow parking lot lights (high pressure sodium lights) have a CRI of 49. The reason we are not a fan of fluorescents are because most of them are in the 60’s and 70’s range and do a poor job of accurately reproducing color. This is especially true in a home where great care was taken in selecting fabrics for furniture, paint color for walls, and floor coverings. Most LED lights are in the low 80’s. The CREE LED can light has the highest CRI of all the LED can lights produced to date with a CRI of 92.

2. Beautiful Color #2: Do the LED Lights Produce Consistent Color?

Another difference between high quality LED lighting and low quality LED lighting is the consistency of the color temperature across multiple products. If you retrofit your kitchen with 10 LED can lights, it is important that all 10 produce the same “white” light. The CREE LED can light has a technology called “True White”. This circuitry continually measures and adjusts the output of the light to insure it is consistent in color temperature from fixture to fixture and over time as well. Ask your LED salesperson if the LED lights you are buying will be consistent in color temperature.

3. Direction of Light: Will the LED Light Shine Light Where I Need It?

Unlike an incandescent lamp which has a filament that emits light in 360°, an LED is a small semiconductor chip which, by nature, only emits light in one direction. LED manufacturers then place a lens on top of the LED to either narrow or widen this light. Unlike an incandescent lamp, most LED lights come with a specified beam spread. Whether you need a 10° spot light, a 60° flood light, or an LED replacement for your lamp with needs to mimic an incandescent, be sure to examine the LED light beam spread ratings before you buy.

4. Long Life: Does it have an Effective Thermal Management System?

Many LED manufacturers boast of their LED lamp life being 50,000 hours or more. While LEDs have the potential of lasting this long, this is only true if the led fixture is designed to effectively pull the heat away from the led. Many people think LEDs do not produce any heat. This is not true. They do produce a small amount of heat, but at the small junction on the LED surface where the light is being produced, the heat is intense. A well manufactured LED light using LEDs of .5 watts or more will have a piece of metal with fins for cooling as part of the fixture.

5. Setting the Mood: Can the LED Light be Dimmed?

Not all LED lights can be dimmed. Be sure to ask this question before being your LED light. If the answer is “Yes”, be sure to ask what kind of dimmer to use. Some LED lights can be dimmed with a standard incandescent dimmer. Others need a magnetic low voltage dimmer. Still others need an electronic low voltage dimmer or even a dimmer built for fluorescent ballasts (using the 0 – 10V dimming system). Be sure to buy your LED lights from a knowledgeable salesperson who can guide to the proper LED light and corresponding dimmer.

6. Less Power Required: Will the LED Light Save Me Money?

I know I am on point 6 of a 5 point list, but no conversation regarding LED lighting is complete without a discussion regarding the lower power requirements of LED lighting. The actual term to measure the efficiency of lighting is called Efficacy and is measured in lumens per watt. Lumens is the amount of light output of a light source, so Efficacy measures how much light is produced for each watt of power used by the light source. The higher the efficacy, the more light that is produced for the same amount of power. An incandescent bulb has an efficacy of 14, which means that a small amount of power goes towards light and the vast majority is used as heat. Fluorescents have a higher efficacy of 40 which is why “green” advocates prefer them because of their energy savings. Unfortunately, fluorescents have a low CRI (see above), are not dimmable (at least not without purchasing an expensive dimming ballast), and are not very “green” since they contain mercury with is very harmful to the environment. LED lights are the ultimate “green” light since they have an efficacy of over 60 (with reports that the newer LEDs are pushing 80), produce beautiful light (if you buy the right one), and are made out of a bit of metal and plastic, making them friendly to the environment when their life is over. When talking dollars and cents, the bottom line is that while LED lights are more expensive initially, their payback time is about 2 years depending on usage. If you replaced a kitchen that had ten 6” can lights containing 75watt incandescent lamps with the CREE LR6 (a 12 watt LED that retrofits into a standard 6” can light) and used them 10 hours per day, the payback period would be 2 years 3 months, with a total savings of $4,810.58 over the life of the LED light. To calculate the savings for your project, go to http://www.creeledlighting.com/calculator.aspx.

I recommend you listen to this guy after all he is an electrical engineer.......

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GREEN MOUNTAIN BUILDING COMPANY
THIS MASTER CUSTOM BUILDER IS TRULY DIFFERENT----
In the second hour we visited with Randy Blanchard - Owner of Green Mountain Building Company. He also owns M & M Lumber and he has some of the most unique hand scraped solid wood floors you have ever seen. He also brought samples of huge solid wood antique beams and other trim mouldings. You need to check them out if you are building, remodeling or just wanting to do a little updating

Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM - Turnkey Painting Expert Bob Diamond & Suntech Tinting

Today show was incredible. Bob told us how to prepare for spring. We had so many callers today we did even get to cover all of the topics we had scheduled. This guy knows his stuff. I use him in my practice and he truly is the best when it comes to Painting, Staining and Faux Finishes. My man BOB! http://www.turnkeypainting.com/ I recommend you call them for your next Paint projectIn the second hour we were discussing window replacement VS. Window Enhancement. If you have high electric bills and its driving you crazy don't react by replacing your windows. There are homes that can benefit from this type of change but a very large percentage of them will never see a return on investment. This is the number one concern among home owners today.

Many companies suggest that you can save 30% of your energy cost with type of change.

Like Automobiles, there are many grades and types of windows to choose from. If you have a solar heat gain problem and your windows are very leaky and you invest in the top of the line window system you probably will never realize this type of performance.

Average Transactions with this type of improvement = approx $15-20,000

Window Enhancement is a better alternative with the Huper Optik Ceramic Technology Film available to you through Suntech. Suntech, a Houston based company, is one of six top producing dealers out of over 460 across the country. This is by far the best window tint technology on the market worldwide today according to Popular Mechanics Magazine. You will eventually learn that you will have to upgrade or modify more than system in your home to effect a significant reduction in your electric bill.

This tint on a single pain glass will yield SHGC equal to the best windows made which most people cannot afford. The best part is that you only need to apply film to windows facing East and West. If you do not have a direct heat load you may not need to use this technology for energy savings purposes. Steve Meyers, Owner of Suntech brings over 20 years of experience to the table. I highly recommend your you call them for a no obligation appointment today!

Average Transaction cost for this type of improvement = $1500

See you next Saturday for a live Broadcast from Lighting Unlimited on Richmond Ave. From 2 pm - 4 pm. Come and visit Clayton and I and see the latest technology for your homes. LED lighting is taking over and Lighting Unlimited has the first showroom dedicated to this technology. Come and check it out and you have a chance to win some great prizes.

Mike Landry & Clayton Farmer

Hosts

Purchase Like Pros Radio

950 AM www.the950.com

Purchase Like Pros KPRC 950 AM - Wood Essence , True Craftsmanship and Design for Custom Cabinets, Wine Rooms and Entertainment Centers

The Wood Essences Creative Team and Founders
If you want True Inspiration, incredible design and real craftsmanship you need to call Wood Essence.

They truly make dreams come true. I use this company on my projects and you should too. If you are looking for the best you are looking at Wood Essence.

They offer 3D design and modeling, complete design support and detailed CAD shop drawings. This process insures a custom and perfect installation every time. If you have seen or met with the other companies that claim to offer kitchen design with a program like 20/20 and sell manufactured cabinets
you have not experienced TRUE CUSTOM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION. Before you waste your hard earned money and get builder grade cabinets built out of substandard materials call Wood Essence and see how the other half lives.

Call them today for a no obligation consultation at 281-489-6010 for find them on-line at http://www.wehouston.com/

Take it from me this is how dreams are realized..

BELKNAP PLUMBING: VIDEO FROM PURCHASE LIKE PROS

MIKE LANDRY - HOST OF PURCHASE LIKE PROS RADIO SHOW 950 AM,"THIS IS THE FINEST PLUMING COMPANY IN HOUSTON. I USE THEM ON ALL MY PROJECTS AND THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TRUST THEM TOO. THEY HAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN."

FLUSH THE REST AND TRY THE BEST!

GREEN MOUNTAIN BUILDING COMPANY- RANDY BLANCHARD (MASTER DESIGN / BUILDERS:
COMMERCIAL AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
MIKE LANDRY - HOST OF PURCHASE LIKE PROS RADIO SHOW 950 AM
"IF I HAVE A PROJECT TO COMPLICATED OR TO LARGE FOR MY COMPANY I REFER MY CLIENTS TO GREEN MOUNTAIN. THEY ARE COMPLETING A 14,000 SQFT HOME IN SUMMERVILLE NOW AND IT IS INCREDIBLE. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO MEET WITH THEM TO DISCUSS YOUR REMODELING OR NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AS WELL.
IF YOU WANT A COMPANY YOU CAN TRUST YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK ANY FURTHER."
CALL THEM TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION AT 713-774-9081