Another one of those great businesses to join the Regina Directory of Excellence is Worby Wealth Management, the first TRUSTED REGINA FINANCIAL ADVISOR to be featured on the REGINA DIRECTORY. Let's tell you all about Chris Worby and why he deserves the Thumbs up! 

Choosing Worby Wealth Management to help you plan and live your dreams means you have someone who sees the person behind the numbers. Chris Worby is the kind of financial guy who knows the math behind investing but who recognizes that understanding the people he deals with is the real key to being a successful financial planner. Chris believes that clients should have more than a 'Hi' and 'Thank You' and a bunch of copies of paperwork after meeting, rather that there should be a true consideration of their client's goals and how to achieve them...the paperwork is the formal part! Chris has been in the REGINA Financial Services industry since 2001..,..just in time for 9/11, accounting scandals like Worldcom and Enron, and the end of the dot com bust so you know you are working with someone who has seen the rise and fall of the financial markets. He came along this profession the old-fashioned way as both his Dad and Grandfather were in the business making him a 3rd generation financial planner.

As one of TRUSTED REGINA's FINANCIAL ADVISORS Chris also gives actual advice...meaning that he will listen and provide alternatives but he that he ultimately strives to give sound recommendations he can stand behind. Speaking of standing behind, he also doesn't bring just any financial product or manager in front of his clients, he takes the time to consider each one thoughtfully and determine if it's a solid option.

When we spoke with Chris' clients in the verification process, the feedback was impressive, click here to read what they had to say. The general consensus is proof that Chris does take the time to know his clients and that he cares as much as they do about their dreams. And really, you couldn't ask for more than that in a TRUSTED REGINA FINANCIAL PLANNER, could you?

Cardbored?: Using Eco-Friendly Moving Boxes vs Cardboard 

People move. Once every five years, on average, we gather every single thing we own and we pack it up, transport it and unpack it somewhere else, making a home in a new place. The status quo as you read this is to do all that packing and transporting with cardboard boxes. Whether you find them behind a liquor store or buy them brand new, it’s a disposable paper product, that sooner, rather than later, ends up as waste. 

Try sourcing Eco-Friendly Boxes take sturdy, stackable plastic boxes and rent them out in whichever quantity and for whatever duration is required to make the move. 

So what’s the difference? It’s simple: reuse 400 times!

 Cardboard averages just less than two uses, and is virtually useless after 5 or, at best, 10 times around the block. But hey, it’s also obvious that plastic requires way more energy to produce than a good old flimsy cardboard job. Bingo, 100% correct. It takes approximately 8x more energy to produce an eco box than it would produce a cardboard box of equivalent capacity. What that number means is that once an eco box has been used eight times, every additional use does not require the input of additional material resources. There are 392 uses left to go and 392 cardboard boxes that don't need to be made.

So to be clear, we’re not saying everyone should buy ECO moving boxes and keep their own in their garage. They may reuse them a few times, but that would have a higher impact than owning some cardboard. The idea is that you take a durable product and facilitate its shared use as moving boxes by the community at large. So what’s the actual impact of cardboard? And what do we save by using eco-friendly moving boxes? We’ll talk about what we’ve done so far in the last three years, but we’ll also visualize the bigger picture too, what impact it will have when Eco Boxes becomes status quo. So far, one eco box supplier (FrogBox moving boxes) currently in circulation has been used over 250,000 times. This means 223 Metric Tonnes of cardboard were not used. And 587 MTCE (Metric Tonnes Carbon Equivalent) avoided in waste and production...for example packing tape,  the tape that holds those boxes together accounts for an uncertain but more toxic portion of the footprint of the box and cannot be recycled.

And so what does that 587 MTCE (CO2) number mean?

•  It’s equivalent to one car driving 1,920,000 kilometres (which is five one-way trips to the moon [or two and a half round trips, but that leaves you stuck on the moon, and also, what road are you driving on?])!

• Which is the same as 60 cars doing 32,000 km.

• Or 190 individual people not flying to New York from Vancouver (planes use a lot of fuel).

• Or powering 73 avg North American homes for a whole year!

Small potatoes? Yeah, we’re not the big fry yet, but so that’s where things look interesting. 55 million people move every year in the USA and Canada and that means 1.9 billion boxes and as much as 271,662 MTCE assuming all cardboard boxes are actually used twice (another future post in the works here). eco-friendly moving boxes are strong, sport a waterproof tub design (lids attached!), have handles and don’t need to be taped together or broken down when you’re done.

Which all, ahem, saves you time. Time is still important too, right?.

www.trustedregina.com works for YOU the public. We work extremely hard to find the Trusted businesses we feature on the Regina Directory and we do all the running around and checking on those businesses so YOU don't have to ..no other directory OR service out there offers the public the unique service that we do at Trusted and we take our job very seriously.

Our latest Trusted Regina Insurance partner stands together with us and certainly deserves their place in the ranks of Trusted Regina Businesses..here we tell you about Dusyk & Barlow and why they belong on the REGINA DIRECTORY of Trusted Businesses.  

Dusyk & Barlow

Dusyk & Barlow is a locally owned and operated Regina insurance business where you know you will be taken care of by some who knows their stuff and who genuinely cares about you.In fact not only do they know insurance but both Rob Barlow (Albert Street office) and Stephen Barlow (University Park office) are actually part of the 4th generation of Barlows in the Regina Insurance industry!

Starting with Garnet Barlow back in 1936 the agency evolved along the way to include Brian Dusyk in 1993 leading to the current Dusyk & Barlow Insurance Brokers of today. What does this mean for you? Well, it means if you need any kind of insurance for pretty much any kind of job, industry, or personal need, Dusyk & Barlow can help you find the right product and that they certainly have PLENTY of experience and will have pretty much handled any and all situations you could think of! They KNOW insurance and they also are dedicated and committed to providing the best possible service in a very personalized and professional manner.

The staff at both convenient locations are always ready with a smile and are willing to help you with whatever you need.

Dusyk & Barlow are Professional Regina Insurance Brokers You Can Trust ...It’s a reputation they've built in the Saskatchewan community, based on honest, reliable, personalized service to their clients. They have a commitment to maintaining a high standard of excellence in all that they do and their goal is to establish a relationship of mutual trust with each of their clients.

Their Aims are laid out on their website for all to see :

1. To provide you with the very best service.
2. To reduce gaps in coverage.
3. To reduce your insurance cost.

Their objectives are :

1. to be honest and fair in all our dealings,
2. to be interested in people and their problems,
3. to treat our clients’ needs as though they were our own.

Let this family Regina insurance business look after your family's insurance needs!

Check out their listing HERE  in the REGINA INSURANCE Category and read what their clients said about them!

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Easy, proactive steps will keep your carpet looking good over time.

• Don't track dirt inside Placing walk-off mats outside all entrances will help absorb soil and moisture and trap excessive dirt, sand, grit, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked into the home.
• Clean mats on a regular basis (or sooner, when they need it) so they don't become sources of soil themselves.
• Use a quality pad A good carpet pad not only gives better resilience and comfort underfoot, but it can also extend the life of your carpet, especially on stairs. Because some carpets carry warranties with specific density and thickness requirements, be sure and review your warranty before purchasing your pad. Explore varieties of carpet pads.
• Occasionally move heavy furniture- Moving your furniture on occasion won't just renew the feel of your room, it will also help avoid excessive pile crushing. Also consider using carpet protectors under the legs of tables, chairs, and other furniture to help distribute the weight. Damage can occur if you use chairs or appliances with rollers or casters without a chair pad designed specifically for carpet. Protect carpet when moving furniture When moving heavy wheeled furniture (pianos, buffets, etc.), prevent damage by placing a protective barrier of heavy cardboard or plywood between the wheels and the carpet.
• Clean your area rugs -If you use area rugs on your carpet, be sure to clean them regularly, and make sure you clean and restore the pile of the carpet underneath as well. Also, be sure to check area rugs for colorfastness before placing them on carpet because the colour in some rugs may bleed through. After cleaning your carpet, allow it to dry completely before replacing rugs.
• Reduce periods of direct sunlight- Protect your carpet from prolonged periods of direct sunlight with blinds, shades, or awnings.
• Vacuum frequently for long-term beauty- The most important step in caring for your carpet is vacuuming it thoroughly and frequently, particularly in high-traffic areas. Walking on a soiled carpet allows the soil particles to work their way below the surface of the pile where they are far more difficult to remove and can damage the carpet fibres. Frequent vacuuming removes these particles from the surface before problems occur. For rooms with light traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes twice weekly and the entire area once weekly. In areas with heavy traffic, vacuum the carpet traffic lanes daily and the entire area twice weekly. Up to three passes of the machine will suffice for light soiling, but five to seven passes are necessary for heavily soiled areas. Change the vacuuming direction occasionally to help stand the pile upright and reduce matting.

Hardwood & Laminate Flooring Care

Learn how to keep it looking great while standing up to the toughest household conditions.

Maintenance guidelines

•Use a damp cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.

•For tough spots, such as oil, paint, markers, lipstick, ink, or tar, use acetone/nail polish remover on a clean white cloth, then wipe the area with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue.

•Sweep, dust, or vacuum the floor regularly with the hard floor attachment (not the beater bar) to prevent the accumulation of dirt and grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.

•Periodically clean the floor with cleaning products made specifically for hardwood or laminate floor care.

•Protect your flooring to keep it looking like new

•Entry mats will help collect the dirt, sand, grit, and other substances such as oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer that might otherwise be tracked onto your floor.

•To prevent slippage of area rugs, use an approved vinyl rug underlayment.

•Use floor protectors and wide-load bearing leg bases/rollers to minimize the chance of indentations and scratches from heavy objects. As a rule, the heavier the object, the wider the floor protector.

•Avoid excessive exposure to water during periods of inclement weather.

•Keep your pet's nails trimmed to prevent them from scratching your floor.

•Never try to slide heavy objects across the floor.

•A protective mat should be used for furniture or chairs with casters. While cleaning is easy, there are a few things to avoid:

•Don't use oil-based, wax, polish, or strong ammoniated or abrasive cleaners.

•Don't use steel wool or scouring powder.

•Don't wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent, or any other liquid cleaning material. This could cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint-line separation, and void the warranty.

•Don't use any type of buffing machine.