Rol Air - August 2020

Rol Air - August 2020

A B R E A T H OF FRESH AIR

AUGUST 2020

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OUR FAMILY IS GROWING We’re Offering New Services to New Customers

Our entire business is founded on providing the absolute best service to the widest pool of customers we can reach. For a long time, our goal has been to continue expanding our home service offerings so we can be your one-stop shop for anything you might need to make your house a home. That’s why we’re so incredibly excited to announce some big changes and additions to the Rol Air family. Within just the last fewmonths, Rol Air has acquired Phillips Mechanical, a plumbing and heating business serving the St. Cloud area since 1924! They’re a business with roots that run incredibly deep within the community they love so dearly, and we’re so thrilled to stand on the shoulders of giants and help them continue not only providing those services to their customers but also expanding beyond to bring them into the Rol Air family and offer even more services. Phillips Mechanical started out as Phillips Heating Company in 1924, and three generations ran the business to serve the St. Cloud area up until 2018, when they began the process of transferring ownership and finding the right fit to take over the business they worked so hard to build. The Phillips family operates with a legacy of strong core values combined with an absolute commitment to community and customer service, and this is why they saw— and we saw— such a great fit in one another. We can’t wait to bring the traits we value to this second location we’ll be building in the heart of the St. Cloud community and show Phillips Mechanical’s customers what we’re all about. We’ll bring expanded expertise and a little bit of technological savvy to a business that’s been eager to provide it, and we’re ready to start offering more people a wider range of services. In addition to the heating and plumbing Phillips provided, we’ll be able to offer air treatment and specialized indoor air services, doing right by Phillips Mechanical by doing right by their loyal customers. We’re also excited to announce that the past few months have been busy for us in more ways than one. Rol Air has expanded its home services to also include extensive plumbing work by way of sewer line and sewer pipe replacement and repair. The best part is we’ll now be specializing in trenchless sewer pipe services, which means if you have a problem with your home plumbing, we don’t need to tear up your yard to get to the problem and fix it. Whether it’s

repairing a break or making a complete replacement, our goal is to finish the job without you having to dread the process.

If you’ve been a customer of Rol Air for any time, you’ve likely heard about our ongoing plans to expand our business further into the home services industry. These changes are big steps in that direction, which is why we’re so excited to share them with you. If you’re reading our newsletter for the first time, perhaps as a former customer of Phillips Mechanical, we want to offer a very warm welcome! We know the Phillips family has served you well over the years, and our mission is to make sure we continue to do the same. So don’t hesitate to reach out to us if your family finds itself in need. We’re here for you. Welcome to the Rol Air family.

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Upgrading the Backsplash THE OVERWORKED PART OF THE KITCHEN

TINY DESK TROUBLES? Create More Space With DIY Clip-On Desk Organizers

When people think about remodeling rooms in their homes, kitchens are often at the top of the list. After all, people spend a lot of time in their kitchens, making them one of the most used rooms. With that use comes the need to update the space and bring in new trends. One of the most important aspects of remodeling your kitchen is the backsplash. As the name implies, the backsplash takes quite a bit of abuse, from hot oil splashes to dirty dishwater. Over the years, it will become worn, chipped, cracked, stained, or broken, and the more wear it shows, the more unappealing your kitchen will look. If your backsplash is in need of an upgrade, here are a few popular trends to help you choose the perfect look for your kitchen.

Have you outgrown your desk? Here’s a hint: If you have to write notes on your lap because there’s no space on your desk, then you’ve outgrown your desk. But getting a new desk can be expensive or just plain unfeasible if your current desk barely fits in the space you have. If you don’t have the budget or space for a bigger desk, then give yourself some extra organization space with this simple DIY project! Supplies

New Changes With Paint

When deciding how you want to change your backsplash, consider if you want to change the material or put on a new coat of paint. Painting gives you a chance to see which variety of colors and styles fits the look you’re going after and is far less expensive than replacing the whole thing. Use a stencil to create your own design and try out different textures to match, like high gloss, satin, or matte.

4 grip clips 4 sets of washers, nuts, and bolts

1 loaf pan 1 coffee can 1 soup can

1 sheet of self-stick furniture felt Spray paints in preferred colors

Tools

New Changes With Materials

Power drill

Screwdriver

Rubber gloves

If you prefer to use materials, such as glass, stone, or even metal as a backsplash, then a number of options are open to you depending on your personal preference, budget, and needs. These materials can be a little more expensive, but they’re also very popular for modern remodels. Homeowners can enjoy piecing together a tiled or patterned look, creating a mirror effect, or adding a single slab to create a unique look for their home. However, unlike painting, these different materials often require a professional touch. A backsplash is meant to catch the splash from your cooking and cleaning, but it also makes your kitchen pop. It’s an important statement piece, so be sure to put some thought into how you want it to look!

Directions

1. Line up clips on your containers and mark where you will need to drill the holes. The loaf pan will need two clips while the coffee can and the soup can need just one each. You’ll want each container to sit level with each other, so align clips accordingly.

2. Use a power drill to carefully drill holes in each container.

3. Put on rubber gloves to keep your hands clean. In a well-ventilated area, spray-paint the interior of each container with bold, complementary colors. Once the interior paint dries, flip the containers over and spray paint the exteriors. Use neutral colors on the exterior, like white or black, to make the interior colors really pop. Spray paint your clips the same color as the exterior of the containers. Let everything dry fully.

4. Use the screwdriver to attach clips to the containers with washers, nuts, and bolts.

5. Measure and cut out felt pads and attach them to the underside of the top of each clip. This will help prevent your desk from getting scratched.

6. Carefully attach the containers to your desk and enjoy a new age of organization.

Your new organizers are a great way to clear up space on your desk. Fill them with spare pens, cables, sticky notes, and even desk plants!

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‘DAD, HOW DO I?’ How 1 Father Is Passing Along Life Lessons

Being abandoned by a parent is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a child. Rob Kenney experienced this trauma firsthand when his father said he no longer wanted any of his eight children. Kenney was only 12 years old when his father walked out of his life. In an interview with Q13 News in Seattle, Kenney explained that after that experience, he decided that when he had children of his own, he would raise them into good adults and make sure they didn’t have a fractured childhood. But he didn’t stop there.

Now 50, Kenney has a 29-year-old daughter and 27-year-old son who are living successful lives thanks to that decision he made many years before. However, even with an empty nest, Kenney realized he still had life lessons to pass on. After thinking about other young people in the world who have gone through the same unfortunate experience as he did, he decided to do something about it. In early April 2020, Kenney created a YouTube channel called “Dad, how do I?” and uploaded his first video, titled “How to tie a tie.” In the video, he gives a helpful hint for choosing a tie. Then he talks viewers through the process of how to tie a tie while demonstrating it on himself. As April progressed, Kenney uploaded a number of videos on other seemingly simple tasks, including how to unclog a sink, check the oil in a car, install a shelf, and even how to shave. As he continued uploading videos, he started to include dad jokes along the way. “So today I’m going to show you how to use a stud finder,” Kenney begins in one video. “If you came here looking for help finding a boyfriend, that would be a different stud finder.”

Kenney hopes that, by uploading these videos, he can be there for someone who doesn’t have a parent around to teach them these things. And in the course of just two months, it looks like he is already doing just that. At the end of May, Kenney’s channel had over 2 million subscribers and thousands of people

TAKE A BREAK have reached out to Kenney to share their own similar experiences and express their gratitude and appreciation for everything he’s doing. H V LAUGH

RESTAURANT-STYLE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO Inspired by The New York Times

Ingredients

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Salt

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1 lb fresh fettuccine

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2 tbsp butter

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1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

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1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

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Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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1 1/2 cups heavy cream

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Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste

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1 large egg yolk

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1 lemon wedge

Directions

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In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of generously salted water to a boil.

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In the large pot, cook pasta until al dente. (The pasta will float once it’s done.) Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Pour hot pasta into cream mixture and toss to coat on low heat. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano and keep tossing gently until cream is mostly absorbed. If the sauce is absorbed too much, toss with extra pasta water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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In a large, deep skillet, while the water heats, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant and sizzling (about 2 minutes). In a bowl, whisk heavy cream and egg yolk until blended and pour into garlic butter. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir until hot, not boiling. Keep warm on low heat.

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Serve with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

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We’re Expanding Our Reach and Now Offer Plumbing Services Giving Attention to Your Backsplash A Simple DIY Solution for More Desk Space Rob Kenney Is a Father to Many Restaurant-Style Fettuccine Alfredo

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3 Tips to Upgrade Your Outdoor Space

3 TRENDS TO SPRUCE UP YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE!

Outdoor spaces are the perfect spot for reading or hosting your next barbecue. Use these tips from our friends at Wayfair and Living Spaces to turn your outdoor space into your own oasis for any season.

Bright and Colorful: Accent your drab outdoor space with accent chairs, bright pillows or rugs, or colorful outdoor utensils. With designs trending toward coastal and natural styles, greens, blues, and yellows are going to become the go-to colors.

Turn It Inside Out: With a greater emphasis on staying home, you’ll want to bring the indoor conveniences you enjoy outside. Look to outdoor kitchens, daybeds, and even movie setups to create the ultimate gathering space.

Embrace Plants: One of the easiest ways to add style to any space is to embrace greenery. Whether this means fixing up your landscaping or adding houseplants, this could be just what your patio needs.

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