She had seen me perform this procedure on her computer before, and with a little editing help, she did it. A step by step procedure on how to speed up your own computer without having to call, “the guy”. Like Jessi says, “If a 9 year old can do it, so can YOU”.

So, here’s #3.  Let us know if you need any help.  And remember, if you found the video series helpful, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the icons below.  Also, don’t forget there’s also many more how to techy videos on my website.  <—– Click the link!

She had seen me perform this procedure on her computer before, and with a little editing help, she did it. A step by step procedure on how to speed up your own computer without having to call, “the guy”. Like Jessi says, “If a 9 year old can do it, so can YOU”.

So, here’s #2 in the video series. Let us know if you need any help. And remember, if you found the video series helpful, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the icons below. Also, don’t forget there’s also many more how to techy videos on my website. <----- Click the link!

A while ago, I was working with a client who (after we finished the demo on her new website) said her laptop used to be fast, but was lagging like it was stuck in the mud.  I took her through the exact procedure contained in these 3 How To Videos.  Her computer was much faster.  She was forever grateful, however, my family – not so much. 

I ran late and missed dinner.  This wasn’t the first time.  I’ve been saying for a while that I need to make a video series on helping people fix their own slow computers.  My 9 year old had watched me fix her computer once and told me that she could make the video for me.  

With a little help, she did it.  A step by step procedure on how to speed up your own computer without having to call, “the guy”.   Like Jessi says, “If a 9 year old can do it, so can YOU”. 

So, here’s the first in the 3 part video series.  Let us know if you need any help.  And remember, if you found the video series helpful, please share this post on Facebook or Twitter with the icons below.  Also, don’t forget there’s also many more how to techy videos on my website.  <—– Click the link!

There is a reason that more than 1300 families have made the choice to call Skybrook home. Situated on 1100 acres in Huntersville, about 15 miles north of Uptown Charlotte, Skybrook offers sweeping vistas, rolling hills and tree-lined streets along with resort style amenities and 200 acres of open space. Skybrook is convenient to the NC Research Center, University of North Carolina Charlotte, shopping, entertainment and excellent schools.

Skybrook has an 18-hole championship golf course with rolling fairways and a clubhouse complete with a pro shop and restaurant. It was designed by award winning golf course architect, John LaFoy. Additional amenities available in Skybrook include a Swim and Racquet Club, playgrounds, ball fields, nature trails and fishing ponds.

Understanding the attraction of such a community, Bonterra Builders chose The Fairways @ Skybrook as our newest location for our award winning Manor Series homes. These architecturally distinctive home plans range in size from approximately 3000 sq. ft. to over 4900 sq. ft. and are priced from the mid 300’s through the upper 400’s. Home sites in The Fairways are approximately one-third to one-half acre. Homes have available options such as bonus rooms, recreation rooms, walk out basements, unfinished attic storage and 3rd car garages. Our Augusta and Arlington plans also have third floor walk up potential.

Interior features in plans such as our Manor Series Winchester model include hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, and extensive trim detailing such as crown molding, wainscoting and coffered ceilings . Gourmet kitchens feature granite countertops, oversize islands and stainless appliances. Our baths include ceramic tile surrounds in all tubs and showers and adult height vanities with granite countertops in the Master Bath.
All of our homes are thoughtfully designed with functionality and energy efficiency in mind. Bonterra Builders homes are Energy Star qualified and exhibit the quality of construction and attention to detail that discerning homebuyers have come to expect from a Bonterra built home.

Early next year we will introduce our Heritage Series homes to the Parkside at Skybrook. These homes will be priced from the 230’s to the low 300’s.

Additional information is available from our on site sales representative. Please stop by our furnished model in Skybrook to experience first hand the timeless elegance and enduring value that are evident in a Bonterra built home. You can also reach us at 704-821-8020. We look forward to your visit

Barber Rock, located just across the SC border in Indian Land, is Bonterra Builders newest community.   Barber Rock was originally part of the historic Barberville Plantation which dates back to the Revolutionary War and was named for a unique rocky outcropping on a stream known as Clem’s Branch which was used for decades by local residents as a swimming and recreation area.

The historic context of this community was an important consideration for Bonterra Builders when designing and developing this community.  Care was taken to protect as much of the existing beauty and character of the property as possible. Drive through Barber Rock’s stone entry monuments and you will immediately observe the majestic willow oak tree canopy that has been preserved and worked into the overall landscape design.  These trees have been growing on the property for generations and contribute immensely to the ambiance of the community.  Additionally, large granite stones unearthed when the property was developed have been incorporated in planting beds throughout the community.   The color and texture of this native stone is reflected in the choice of brick and stone that is used on the exteriors of homes that are constructed here.

Amenities in Barber Rock include a playground and a pool and pavilion that are currently under construction and due to be completed by this fall.  Barber Rock is in close proximity to schools, shopping, dining and within a quick commute to Ballantyne or Uptown Charlotte.

Barber Rock features three distinct series of homes, The Enclave which will start in the mid 200’s, The Reserve which will be priced from the upper 200’s and The Overlook  which will feature homes that will range from the mid-300’s to the low 400’s.  The architecture of the community, with its brick exteriors, reinforces a sense of substance and timeless elegance.   Our interiors provide the exceptional design, outstanding quality and enduring value that have become synonymous with a Bonterra built home.  Our model line includes one story, master down and master up home plans.  They range in size from approx. 2400 sq. ft. to over 4000 sq. ft.  Some plans even offer walk out attic storage and a third bay on the garage.

Visit our fully decorated Somerset model today or tour any of our showcase homes and you will easily see why Barber Rock is one of the Charlotte area’s best selling communities.

Please contact Bonterra Builders at 803-547-3447 for more information

Conveniently located to Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson is Anchor Self Storage and Penske Truck Rental. Our well lit, locally owned, state-of-the-art secured facility, with 24 hour recorded security cameras, and electronic security gate will safeguard your valuables. Security is additionally monitored off site.

Our Penske trucks range from 12 feet to 26 feet and are conveniently available on site for local daily, and one-way rentals.

Anchor Self Storage has Climate Controlled units with sizes ranging from 5×5 to 20×15 with 10 foot ceilings. Store a closet, whole house, or use us as your business headquarters. We also have non climate controlled 5×5 to 20×20 units perfect for storing trailers or vehicles and all our storage units are conveniently located on the first floor.

Move in will be easy, just drive up and unload! We also accept commercial deliveries. Additionally, we provide RV, boat, and auto storage, all safely behind the gated facility.

Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available for purchase on site.

We offer move in specials, month to month leases, and multiple payment options including automatic credit card billing. We even have online account management and bill paying!

Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Anchor Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call or stop by today!

Conveniently located in Lake Wylie, SC on Charlotte Highway/Hwy 49 right next to Bojangles is Anchor Self Storage and Penske Truck Rental. Your local Self-Storage solutions provider. Our locally owned facility has climate controlled units with sizes ranging from 5×5 to 10×30. Additionally, we have non-climate controlled units ranging from 5×5 to 20×20,… all ground level with 10 foot ceilings and 24-hours access.

Our 10×20 and 20×20 units are perfect for storing trailers or vehicles – And our wide drive aisles make it easy to get in and get out. Our security is state-of-the-art with security cameras throughout the facility that are monitored and recorded 24 hours a day.

There is one gate for entering and exiting that is controlled by an electronic keypad. Security is additionally monitored off site. Store a closet, garage, whole house, car, jet skis, motorcycle or your business inventory and equipment. Store your seasonal items and decorations, files, seasonal clothes, ANYTHING! Let us help you un-clutter your home.

Anchor Self Storage has been voted “Best Storage Facility” several years running by the Lake Wylie Pilot. Our Penske trucks range from 12 feet to 26 feet and are conveniently available on site for hourly, or daily rental.

Move in will be easy with complimentary carts and dollies for your use. Just drive up and unload! We can also accept commercial deliveries on your behalf. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available on site. We don’t require a security deposit, and we will match any local competitor’s rate of comparable size and quality within a 5 mile radius. Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs.

We offer move in specials, month-to-month leases, and multiple payment options including automatic credit card billing. We even have online account management and bill paying!

Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Anchor Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call or come by today!

I do know about the early 1980’s when a huge store called Wal-Mart opened up on the outskirts of town.  Prices were low and the store was huge.  It must have had the same square footage of all the downtown stores in Manning combined.  Hey, I believe in capitalism and if Sam Walton did it better than my family then so be it.  But Wal-Mart targeted small towns and devastated the small town mom and pop shops that were the fabric of America.  Now its all big box stores with low prices on items made in other countries.  Somehow during all this “convenience” we find ourselves in the worst economic shape since the great depression and nationwide unemployment of 9% (11% in South Carolina).  But I digress.

This Saturday is a chance to put some of that money back into the pockets of hard working “moms and pops” across the country.  Shop small businesses this Saturday, and as often as you can.  The U.S. Government is NOT going to save us, bail us out, or fix a thing.  It’s up to us.  If we put the money back into small businesses, [eventually] they’ll hire local people, reduce unemployment, produce things in the U.S., and hopefully bring us back to where we were when we were great!

So shop small business this Saturday, November 26, 2011.  Oh, and if you happen to be driving up or down I-95 through Manning, SC – please stop by the Schwartz Clothing Store, buy something, and say hi to David for me

Conveniently located just down the street from the intersection of Old Charlotte Highway and Wesley Chapel Rd is Advantage Self Storage. Our well lit, locally owned, state-of-the-art secured facility, with alarmed buildings, 24 hour recorded security cameras, and electronic security gate will safeguard your valuables. Pest control is even done twice monthly.

Advantage Self Storage has Climate Controlled units ranging from 5 by 5 to 15 by 20. We also have non climate controlled 5 by 5 to 20 by 20 units- all with 24 hour access. Store a closet, whole house, or use us as your business headquarters. All storage units are located on the first floor, and our facility is one of the newest in Indian Trail.

Move in will be easy with complimentary carts and dollies for your use, AND our Free move in truck. Just drive up and unload! We also accept commercial deliveries. Additionally, we provide RV, boat, and auto storage, all safely behind the gated facility with barbed wire fence.

Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs. Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available on site.

We offer move in specials, month to month leases, and multiple payment options. Our onsite management is here to help you 6 days a week, so let Advantage Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call today!

Conveniently located on Hwy 521 in Hunters Crossing (near Lowes Food) is Ballantyne Self Storage.  Our fully paved, locally owned state-of-the-art secured facility, with alarmed buildings, 24 hour recorded security cameras, electronic security lift gates, and restricted access hours will safeguard your valuables.  We even provide 3rd party pest control.

Ballantyne Self Storage is Fully Climate Controlled with storage units ranging from 5 by 5 to 15 by 15.  Store a closet, whole house, or use us as your business headquarters.   We also have non climate controlled 10 by 20 units perfect for storing trailers or vehicles.    Move in will be easy with complimentary carts and dollies for your use, AND our Free move in truck.   Our covered unloading zones will help you stay out of the elements.  We also accept commercial deliveries.   Make use of our elevator, complete with convenient staging area for your belongings.

Let our friendly and professional staff help you decide what storage solution will best accommodate your needs.  Additionally, we have a full line of boxes and packing supplies available on site.  We offer move in specials, month to month leases, and multiple payment options.  Our onsite management is here to help you 7 days a week, so let Ballantyne Climate Controlled Self Storage be your home for all of your Self Storage needs!

Call 704-540-7778 today!