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Buying a home? Work With Trusted Saskatoon Realtor Marla Janzen!

Marla Janzen is an award winning SASKATOON REAL Estate expert she takes action to sell her client's homes and find them the perfect new place to live while negotiating the best terms and price possible. She loves what she does and takes great pride in providing excellence in customer service to all of her clients. 

Marla Janzen is a  TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERT listed on the SASKATOON DIRECTORY and she loves to provide Trusted Saskatoon real estate Tips that help the public! 

Considering buying a house in the near future? Whether it be a first home, upgrade, downgrade, or whatever the reason Marla Janzen can sell you the house you've been dreaming of!

Buy a House From Trusted Saskatoon Realtor Marla Janzen


You will not be disappointed from an experience to work with Marla Janzen while buying a home! You can listen about what clients had to say about Marla on her listing here.

Ask Yourself A Few Questions:


Are you hunting for the perfect home?

Do you find it hard to keep up with the new properties on the market?

New to the city and don't know what area to buy in?

If you answered YES to any of these questions - you need to call Marla Janzen AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!



Whether this is your first time buying a home, or you're an experienced buyer, using a Trusted Saskatoon Realtor like Marla means you've got someone who has your best interests in mind. 





Buying a Home From Marla Means You Have a Trusted and Experienced Agent Who:


  • Finds and researches all properties that you're looking for that meet your criteria - even the ones she isn't the selling agent for.
  • Arranges viewing appointments with sellers and their agents that work around your schedule.
  • Negotiates offers on your behalf.
  • Provides you with trusted and reliable recommendations for other services needed during purchase like a lawyer and mortgage broker. 


Did You Know?

Marla will pull a list of all houses available on the market that suit your needs from multiple sources. She can then represent you so you don't have to contact multiple agents to view the properties they have for sale!









Find Marla Janzen Online at www.marlajanzen.com   she is a Century 21 Fusion Realtor an Marla Janzen is TRUSTED SASKATOON REAL ESTATE EXPERT


Trusted Saskatoon Plumber at Perfection Plumbing Verifies Plumbing Rumours

Perfection Plumbing was founded in 1996 and is locally owned and operated. They are different than any other plumbing company in the area. In 2001 they became affiliated with a national plumbing association called Plumbers Success International. Through this affiliation, they are able to bring valuable products and services to clients that they cannot obtain from any other plumbing service company in the area.

Perfection Plumbing are Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers on the Saskatoon Directory

The Plumbing Experts at Perfection Plumbing Describe Which Plumbing Rumours Are to Be Believed!


Not all rumours and myths contain a fragment of truth. Sadly, a lot of people put too much faith in hearsay, even though much of it is unsubstantiated. As a result, homeowners everywhere have come to fear events that won’t even materialize. Luckily, you can find out which myths contain some truth and which one’s lack factual basis.


#1: A Plunger is the Answer to ALL Clogged Plumbing


All earnest homeowners keep a plunger at home. These are fine to deal with minor blockage in drains and pipes. However, using a plunger is a skill that you need to learn. Too often, people inadvertently complicate the clog because they don’t properly apply the plunger, which creates an overflow. Therefore, it’s wiser to call a trusted Trusted Saskatoon plumber to deal with this issue.




#2: It's OK to Flush Anything Down the Toilet


Your toilet is not a garbage disposal. Irregularly shaped objects from the trash can get caught and cause a major blockage in the plumbing system. Similarly, the rumour that insists it’s perfectly okay to flush cat litter down the toilet is simply bilge. Animal feces may contain bacteria and parasites proving harmful to humans and the marine life via the sewage system.


#3: Clean the Bowl with Bleach Tablets


There is some truth to this myth. Putting bleach tablets in the toilet bowl does cleanse and add sparkle to your toilet. However, do not let the tablet linger in the bowl for more than 10 minutes. Prolonged exposure to bleach can destroy the plumbing system of a toilet within six months. Flush the tablet promptly and thoroughly, and remember to use only those tablets specifically designed for toilets.


#4: A Little Drip is of No Concern



According to a recent analysis performed by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authorities, Canadian households lose 1,200 litres of water every year due to a leaky faucet. That amount of water can fill as much as seven bathtubs. Aside from their drain on water supplies and the ecosystem, leaky faucets also affect your water bill. Don’t hesitate to call a trusted plumber to fix this problem right away.

Many other myths flourish undisputed, such as freshening the toilet bowl with lemon peels. Can it work? Yes, your bathroom will smell lovely. Soon after, however, you will likely be dealing with a clogged toilet. Before doing anything, rash based on myths, it’s wise to ask a plumbing service for a genuine and verifiable answer.


Wiebe Windows & More Excels Through a Mystery Shop!

Being a Trusted Business on the Trusted Saskatoon Directory of Excellence comes with alot of responsibility, no other directory, advertising medium or 'watchdog organization' puts businesses through the process we do before we promote and endorse them. Most other organizations offer is checking that the business has a valid business license, and maybe that they have insurance and don't have a bad rating, 99% don't even bother with that and those that do rely on the consumers to provide ratings, mostly unverified and un-qualified.

 

The Trusted Saskatoon businesses become Partners with a contract, and they become part of a community. In a community we all have our parts to play to ensure the directory maintains the standards and high level of integrity that it does. To ensure that our partners are upholding these guarantees on a daily basis we have a MYSTERY SHOPPER PROGRAM, where normal everyday people mystery shop our Trusted Partners, we then get our mystery shoppers to fill out a report to tell us about the experience!




Our latest business to be mystery shopped is Trusted Saskatoon Windows & Door Experts, let’s tell you how they did! 

Trusted Saskatoon Partner Business: Wiebe Windows & More

Date:  June 28, 2018

 

Name of Shopper: Darren Gregory 

MYSTERY SHOP CHECKLIST

1. How was the greeting/welcome/call answered? Very professional and informative. Quick to get back to me regarding my needs

2. If retail: Appearance of the store/staff and showroom? N/A

3. Product/Industry knowledge of staff? Brad clearly had expertise in his field. Other quotes failed in providing me with information required to secure a contract. He even took me to the manufacturer to see the quality of door quoted. 

4. If a quote is required is the quote well laid out/clear? There were no issues with the quote. It was as specified with all questions answered effectively and promptly

5. Did they ask where you found them? I offered that up when I met Brad for the first time

6. Overall experience 1-10. 9............... as close to a 10 as possible but he didn't comp my purchase 

7. Would you return as a customer/recommend them to close friends? I am in the process of using Brad Wiebe for another large-scale project immediately. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody.

8. Did anyone stand out as exceptional? If so who? Why? Brad!!!!!!!! And his staff that he uses. All professional and courteous.

9. If you made a purchase/booked a job how was the process? If so, refer to the Trusted Guarantees and give an overall mark on each if applicable:


TRUSTED GUARANTEES


1. Provide the service and quality promised. Yes
2. Complete the job on time. Yes
3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises. Yes
4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs. Yes
5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind. Yes yes yes!!


Please share any other comments relating to your experience with the company.

Brad Wiebe was by chance a great find. He is very talented.  His concern for customer satisfaction is paramount.  He did a great job removing a replacing a large patio door with precision and care. I enjoyed his honest recommendations and look forward to hiring him immediately for a larger project.  



GREAT Job Brad Wiebe and the team at Wiebe Windows & More! Yet again, proving that you deserve the THUMBS UP from www.trustedsaskatoon.com !



If you want an awesome experience with Door, Windows & More with the Trusted Saskatoon customer service difference call Wiebe Windows & More today- Check out Wiebe Windows, Doors & More listing here - they are Trusted Saskatoon window and door pros !



Plumbing Experts at Perfection Plumbing Give Advice on How to Maintain a Clean and Functional Toilet

Perfection Plumbing was founded in 1996 and is locally owned and operated. They are different than any other plumbing company in the area. In 2001 they became affiliated with a national plumbing association called Plumbers Success International. Through this affiliation, they are able to bring valuable products and services to clients that they cannot obtain from any other plumbing service company in the area.

Perfection Plumbing are Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers on the Saskatoon Directory

Here is some pro advice from the very best plumbers at Perfection Plumbing:


Pro Advice on How to Maintain a Clean, Functional Toilet From Plumbing Experts at Perfection Plumbing


A toilet might not constantly be on a homeowner’s mind, but once it becomes inoperable, it preoccupies everyone in the household and protests will be heard. Since going to the toilet is such a big part of our everyday lives, it’s only natural to miss it when trouble arises. To avoid this uncomfortable situation, you need to stay on top of things in terms of toilet maintenance.

Clean Your Toilet Daily


Any system in the world tends to experience fewer problems when kept clean. As everyone knows, toilets are the place to flush away the body’s excrement. Urine and other bodily waste are naturally filled with bacteria and, in some cases, diseases. Did you know that bacteria can be propelled as high as 1.5 metres into the air when flushed? It will then stick to the surrounding surface. The simplest way to deal with this problem is to close the toilet lid before you flush.

Dispersed bacteria may be colonizing everywhere in the bathroom, including all the toilet components: the handle, the base, and toilet seat. Bathrooms are naturally humid places, a perfect environment for bacterial growth. Using disinfectants such as bleach or vinegar to thoroughly clean all surfaces. Be careful, experts say common toilet cleaning products can cause damage that leads to leakage.



Only Flush What is Meant to be Flushed

Is it wise to flush toilet paper? In Canada, the answer is grey. You can flush toilet paper down the drain, but only in limited amounts between flushes. Otherwise, be prepared to suffer the consequences! It’s possible to suffer damages or blockages within your plumbing system because of excess toilet paper, which can eventually lead to flooding of your floor.

The Canadian government is also advocating that citizens not flush down baby wipes, even when the manufacturer insists they are flushable. In 2013, these wipes clogged the sewer system across the country to cause damages up to $250 million.

Inspect the Inner Toilet System Regularly

Keeping the outer surface of the toilet clean is easy. However, it’s the system inside that presents difficulties you cannot see. Hire a plumber to perform routine maintenance so that you can catch problems early, before they cause even bigger problems.

During maintenance, a plumber will typically check your plumbing’s condition and identify potential leaks. You will also receive personalized tips on how to perform daily cleaning and maintenance of all your toilet components. Always keep your toilet well maintained.



Burnt Orange Trusted Saskatoon IT Experts Talk About Mac's and Hacks

The Trusted team at Burnt Orange Solutions are located in the Computers & Web Design Category.

Honesty and respect are important factors in the daily communication at Burnt Orange. Gareth and the team at Burnt Orange Solutions are YOUR Saskatoon IT stress solution. Burnt Orange Solutions are your Trusted Saskatoon IT Experts


Burnt Orange Solutions Provides Advice About Hacks and Mac's



Locked Out of Your Mac?

If you’ve purchased a Mac expecting to never have to be concerned with malware or hacking, think again!  A recent exploit is targeting Mac users.  The good news?  It’s preventable. Mac users have long touted the fact that Apple computers are much less likely than computers running Microsoft Windows to be hacked, but that era may be coming to an end.  With four times as many Windows 10 computers currently in the marketplace than Macs, it’s not surprising that hackers choose to attack the system that is much more prevalent in the marketplace overall.  A recent ransomware attack may be cause for Mac users to stop their taunts of the platform being hacker-proof, however.  The good news is that by taking a few simple precautionary steps, you may be able to stop cybercriminals from locking you out of your expensive Mac.


Are Apple Products 'Hacker' Proof?



For more than a decade, there’s been a rumor that Apple products are hacker proof, but the reality is that no operating system or data structure is completely airtight.  Historically speaking, there are fewer viruses and malware that are targeted to Macs than to PCs, but that doesn’t mean that any Apple OS is immune from threats.  There have been more attacks in recent years as ransomware has leaked to the dark web.  While Android and Windows will likely always receive a higher percentage of malware than Apple devices, the threats continue to multiply as Apple becomes ever more popular in the marketplace.  It’s only a matter of time until specific devices are targeted with browser-specific hacks that bypass some of the security that is baked into OS X.


Mac Attacks


Phishing emails and third-party exploits of software such as Java or Adobe are also some of the current crops of attacks against Macs, but they’re not the only ones.  Macs have been plagued by adware and bloatware — whether malicious or just annoying — that can float pop-up ads on your system to tempt users to download non-essential software tools.  These problem spots can slow down the system overall or spawn additional pop-ups, and generally aren’t dangerous. Malicious iOS apps are another form of malware that is likely to be found on a Mac.  It’s important to stick with only downloading apps from the official App Store, as others could potentially include subsets of code that can steal user information or infect the device in a much more widespread fashion.  While buying from within the App Store helps combat nearly all malicious software, the ever-diligent app reviewers don’t catch everything.  In the last 24 months, XcodeGhost was able to introduce a framework into legitimate apps that hijacked back-end servers and ultimately infecting the third-party advertising network.


Rise of Ransomware


Hackers are always looking for new ways to hold your device hostage, essentially locking you out of your device until you pay a ransom which is generally requested in nearly-untraceable Bitcoin currency.  With ransomware up nearly 250 percent in 2017, cybercriminals have discovered that there is significant money to be made in locking down computers both for individuals and for businesses.  Ransomware has often targeted PCs in the past, but mobile devices and Macs are a growing part of the threat landscape.  The U.S. has been hit particularly hard, most likely due to the high number of available computers and relatively high per capita income — which translates into funds available to pay for ransom demands.  Ransomware often completely disables the boot-up process for your computer, a crippling effect on any system.


Find My Mac


This recent risk is related to the Find My Mac application, or FMM, which is being targeted by hackers who then request Bitcoin payments in order to provide renewed access to the system. This particular app makes it simple to pinpoint the current location of your device and is helpful in the case of a lost phone or stolen Mac computer.  Apparently, hackers have illegally obtained a large quantity of iCloud passwords and usernames, and are leveraging these assets to lock people out of their Macs and mobile devices.  The good news is that there’s a relatively easy fix that doesn’t involve paying the ransom, but only if you’re willing to lose all of the data on your device by doing a hard reset.  This can also be accomplished by bringing your Mac to an Apple store and verifying your identity.


Reducing the Risk of Loss


Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can reduce the risk of being hit by these cybercriminals.  Creating a password that is highly secure is the first step, as is turning off the Find My Mac or Find My iPhone in your device’s Settings.  Turn on two-factor authentication on your Apple account to ensure your password cannot be reset without your knowledge, and consider utilizing a password vault app that provides additional levels of security.  

If your IT admins are struggling to keep security under control, let the professionals at Burnt Orange support your Saskatoon organization.  They work to ensure that all risks are addressed in a timely manner throughout your fleet of devices and computers.




Contact Burnt Orange today for more information or to take advantage of your FREE initial consultation. View them on Facebook here. They are your Trusted Saskatoon IT Experts!

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