(NAPSI)—When the temperature’s rising, your energy costs don’t have to. These tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can help: Keep the Heat Out and the Cool In—Sealing and insulating your home can save you up to $200 a year in utility bills. Find and seal air leaks with spray foam, caulk and weather stripping. Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS What You Need To Know About Your Ductwork
(NAPSI)—Your health and your wealth. Those are the two major reasons you should have your HVAC system inspected by a reputable, certified professional. Consider this: Your Health Your heating and cooling system is essentially the lungs of your home. The system takes air in and “breathes” air out. Through normal living in a house, a Read More …
KITCHEN CORNER Twenty Ways To Cook Up Some Safety At Home
(NAPSI)—Cooking and eating with family and friends can be delightful as long as you’re careful. Here are 20 hints from health and safety experts that can help: Never leave children alone in the kitchen. Wash your hands in hot, soapy water before and after handling food, particularly raw meats. Use paper towels to dry off. Read More …
HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS Make Your Home A Safe Haven by Scott McGillivray
(NAPSI)—We think of our homes as our haven from the world. In it, we house the people and things that we treasure most. In time, we might also undertake to expand or modify our homes to better suit our needs through different life stages. Perhaps a previous owner has done the same. Remodeling a house Read More …
SAFETY NEWS Lifesaving Ideas Rewarded
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the approximately 47 million Americans over 65—or hopes to be someday—there could be good news for you. Many older Americans may live longer, safer lives thanks to recent research indicating that elderly adults have the greatest risk of fire death and the subsequent grant awarded to Read More …
SAFETY NEWS It’s Good To Be Prepared For Bad Weather
(NAPSI)—The hurricane season in the United States runs from June 1 through November 30, though the storms have been known to occur at other times. For 2018, experts at Colorado State University believe, the country can expect an above average storm season, with 14 named storms and seven hurricanes, three of them major. Regardless of Read More …
MAKING LIFE BETTER Home-Brewed Coffee That’s As Good As It Gets
(NAPSI)—Have you ever pondered the delicious cup of coffee served up at your favorite coffee shop and wished your hurried morning home-brewed cup could be just as good? If you use one of the push-button pod brewing systems, you are choosing convenience and speed but sacrificing flavor, value and the environment. Do you realize that Read More …
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION Empowering The Energy Leaders Of The Future
(NAPSI)—The amount of energy used each year in the United States is almost mind-boggling, with 97.7 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy passing through electrical lines, pipes, roads, rails, water and sky, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This fast, reliable access to energy feeds the typical American home about 90 million Read More …
PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE Spring Car Care Tips
(NAPSI)—Warmer spring temperatures make it the perfect time to get outside and do a routine checkup on your car, as winter weather can take a toll. These four car care tips will get your car in tip-top shape before hitting the road for a spring getaway. Change Oil and Check Fluids Experts recommend getting oil Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Tips To Help You Live Green And Save Green
(NAPSI)—Many homeowners consider ecofriendliness when home product shopping and airconditioning systems are no exception. In fact, home cooling accounts for nearly half of energy use and is responsible for nearly 100 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year. The good news is following some practical tips will help you stay cool, save money and Read More …