Jonelle's Blog

Water is a scarce commodity here in Utah, and our summers can be very, very dry, yet we still see people blatantly wasting water!!  Too often, you see people with their sprinklers running while it's raining, while the wind is blowing, or during the heat of the day, when most of it is likely to ev...

Hey wait... Isn't Utah the land of the Mormons?  The place with all the Polygamists, and an average family size of 15??  Isn't Utah the place where you can't order a double, and you have to buy a "private club membership" to go into a real bar? It's not as bad as you might think here in Utah.  Av...

It has already snowed twice in Park City so far this year, and the season is fast approaching!  If you're vacationing in Park City, or to any of the Ski Resorts in the area, Please contact me in advance of your trip!  I can probably help you obtain day passes, and coupon books at a much discounte...

Do compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury?  The answer is - YES, they do.  The bulbs contain trace amounts of Mercury, which when not recycled properly, can make it to the landfills where landfill workers could be exposed to elevated amounts.  Does this mean you should NOT switch from re...

Did you know - By replacing 20 light bulbs in and outside your home with CFL's can save you an average of $180 per year???  Replacing these same 20 bulbs will also prevent 1686 lbs PER YEAR of pollution from entering the atmosphere!!!  For an average cost of $100 to $150 - your investment in CFL'...

Have you ever considered owning a scooter?  After my workout this morning at my gym here in Park City, I noticed this little card sitting on the table.  It was an advertisement and contest for EcoMoto.com - and they are holding a Halloween photo contest.  You must dress up in full costume, and se...

With winter approaching fast, it might be a good idea to look at upgrading the windows in your home.  Most homeowners can save a lot on their monthly heating bills in colder winter climates by upgrading their windows.  Along with economic savings, energy is saved overall, and less pollution is e...

  For a Virtual Tour of this home - CLICK HERE Great Family home in desirable sandy neighborhood. The quiet street, and relaxed setting with great views of the Wasatch Mountains make this the perfect place to call home!- Updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, and granite counter t...

I have just returned from out weekly realtor open house tour.  Here in Park City, our local Board of Realtors organizes open house tour for all the new listings to be seen, and it's Every Wednesday.  One week it's "In town" listings, and the next week it's "out of town" listings (as in not in Par...

For a Virtual Tour of this great property CLICK HEREGreat home in Heber esigned around a passive solar heating system on OVER AN ACRE of property!! This home has many features including hardwood and stone floors, a solarium, a great room with rock fireplace, and  incredible views of Mt. Timpanogo...