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    Brenna Hartmann is the co-founder of Fixin'Chix Inc., a do-it-yourself enterprise that includes a comprehensive home improvement website; how-to workshops, seminars and publications; and a product line. Brenna is dedicated to empowering women "do-it herselfers" (DIHers) who have the passion and desire to improve their homes. Brenna writes the popular Fixie Chick home improvement column found in Home & Yard Handbook, and is the co-host of "Home & Yard Radio with the Fixie Chick" on 950 ESPN. Brenna lives in Webster with her husband and two children.

    Friday, September 26, 2008

    Final Installment for September FC blog series: Back To School?




    As September quickly comes to an end, hopefully we have all adjusted to our "fall" schedules and are thinking about getting our homes prepared for the unavoidable cold front ahead. The October Fixie Chick blog series will touch on a variety of simple measures we call all take to conserve energy, make our homes more comfortable and save money in these economically difficult times. Look for posts like: Greening Your Furnace, Girls Guide To Insulation and more.

    For my last post this September, I wanted to share another opportunity for individuals interested in working in the home improvement arena.

    Check out the ACE Mentor Program.

    The ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Mentor Program is a U.S. non-profit corporation whose mission is to attract high school students into one of the three disciplines through the use of hands on mentoring teams.

    The program relies on mentors, professionals from leading design and construction firms, who devote off-duty hours and personal energy to expose students to a broad range of people, projects and career opportunities in the construction industry. The program was founded in 1995 as a way of attracting students, particularly minorities, women and the under-privileged, into the engineering and related professions. You can get more information for yourself or someone you think might be interested on the ACE website: www.acementor.org.

    Please remember to tune in to The Home&Yard Radio Show with The Fixie Chick tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am on 950 am. This weeks show topics include: Saving $ on costly window replacement, how to spot a home improvement scam, e-cycling-the e-asy way! Plus great tips on preparing your lawn for a long winters nap!

    As always,
    Thanks for reading AND listening too!
    -The Fixie Chick

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