South Carolina

Enjoy the Sizzle...Avoid Hazardous Fizzle

07-03-09

Shannon Harvey: Real Estate Agent in Greenville, SC

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Firing up your backyard grill this weekend, or for a Fourth of July cookout? Before you ignite the charcoal briquettes or crank open the gas valve on the propane tank, make sure you've run through your grilling safety checklist before tossing food over the flames. Even the slightest oversight can spark danger, potentially leading to extensive property damage and severe burn injuries.

Summer time offers plenty of opportunities for families and friends to get together for large, outdoor parties. But in the excitement of planning the event and preparing the food, it's easy to overlook basic safety tips that may prevent your backyard barbecue from going up in flames.

Grill Safety Checklist

To avoid grilling disasters, follow these safety tips to enjoy safe outdoor cooking all summer long:

Make sure your barbecue grill is on a level surface far enough away from homes, furniture, children and pets
Check to see grill legs are sturdy and avoid grilling on a combustible surface such as a wooden deck.
Position your grill so sparks and smoke won't fly towards people, furniture or buildings
Avoid grilling in a confined space and if possible, don't grill on balconies and decks of apartments and condominiums
Protect your hands and body by using potholder-type gloves and a heavy apron when over the grill
Keep lighted cigarettes, matches and open flames away from your grill
Clean your grill after every use to avoid grease buildup at the bottom

For Charcoal Grills:

Never allow burned coals to smolder in any container on a wooden deck and make sure to douse coals with water before they're disposed
Do not discard used briquettes in a cardboard carton or any other combustible container
Avoid using gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or a cigarette lighter to ignite a fire
Do not add more starter fluid to an existing fire
Only use enough charcoal to last for the amount of time it's needed
Make sure the ash catcher is properly attached when using a kettle grill
In the event of bad weather while grilling, do not move a grill indoors; hot charcoal can build up lethal levels of carbon monoxide.

For Gas Grills:

Always store gas tanks in an upright position outside and away from your home or garage and out of the reach of children and pets
Check to see tank valves are turned off when not in use
To see if there may be a leak in a tube or connection, pour soapy water over it with the valve turned open - bubbles will appear if there is a leak. Should there be a leak, shut off the gas immediately and do not use the grill until it is repaired

And for all types of grilling, never leave your grill unattended when in use. Taking time to check for safety will ensure that any fireworks over the holiday are not related to your grilling handiwork.

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Happy 4th of July

07-03-09

Robby Milam

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Office: (803) 237-4885

Happy 4th of July!

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I wish you all a happy and safe Independence day! God Bless America!

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Happy 4th of July!!!

07-03-09

Michael Guerndt

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Office: (843) 477-1777

Mobile: (843) 685-0498

I just want to wish everyone a Happy & Safe 4th of July!!!

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Lake Murray Country Visitors Center

07-03-09

Robby Milam

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Office: (803) 237-4885

Lake Murray Country Visitors Center

Lake Murray Country Visitors Center

This home was built at the turn of the century and was located near Columbia, SC on Broad River Road near the Intersection of Grey Stone Blvd. It was moved to the present location and now serves as a grand museum and visitors center celebrating the building process and the history leading up to the completion of the Lake Murray dam of the Saluda River located in the central midlands area of South Carolina. Lake Murray serves as a wondrous recreational outlet, a most worthy beauty for boating and watercraft enjoyment and a magnificent fisherman's paradise.

To visit the Lake Murray Visitors Center's Website, please click here. There you will find all sorts of useful information about area events and other interesting tidbits.

When you are ready to relocate to the Lake Murray area, please call me (Robby Milam) at (803) 237-4885. I would be happy to help you find your next home.

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Ballentine, SC Lakefront Community

07-03-09

Robby Milam

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Office: (803) 237-4885

Lakeside at Ballentine

Lakeside at Ballentine

This Lake Murray Waterfront Community is home to 168 families. The Families of this Community Share a Convenient Boat Dock System and an Awesome Clubhouse and Pool, all on the Lake. Billy Dreher Island State Park, South Carolina is Fifteen Minutes by Boat. The Dam is Ten Minutes by Boat. The Children Living in this Community Attend Lake Murray Elementary, Chapin Middle and Chapin High Schools. Average Home is Approximately 3200 Square Feet with Four Bedrooms and Three and a Half Baths. Lot Size Averages Approximately One Third of an Acre.

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