(NAPSI)—Clearing driveways, sidewalks and parking lots of snow is no small job but home and business owners can keep safety in mind. “Get your snow thrower serviced now, before repair shops are busy. Weather is more unpredictable than ever so you want to be ready,” advises Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) president and CEO Kris Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
Your Yard 7 Questions To Ask Around Winterizing Outdoor Power Equipment
(NAPSI)—When the colder weather blows in, it’s often time to put away such outdoor power equipment as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers, and get out snow throwers, generators and other small-engine equipment. Questions To Consider To help home and business owners prepare for this change, the experts at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Read More …
Holiday Gift Ideas Hints For Keeping Your Friends Happy
(NAPSI)—Picking just the right presents for your friends while looking like a blooming genius at gift giving time can be easier than many people realize. A company that’s been trusted for more than 40 years to deliver smiles has new, truly original gifts available this holiday season, as well as tried-and-true treasures, all designed to Read More …
Fitness Facts Four Easy Tips That Will Keep You Working Out All Winter Long
(NAPSI)—Many people find that when the temperature falls, so does their motivation and the frequency of their workouts. But it shouldn’t. Research has shown that working out through the cold winter months strengthens the immune system to help fight off those cold weather blues and illnesses. Knowing how to stay motivated and what to do Read More …
Holiday Gift Ideas The Best Gifts Do Great Things
(NAPSI)—Some of the best gifts around deliver great features and functionality but use less energy, which means they save money on energy bills and help protect the environment. Products that earn the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label are just such gifts. Everything from TVs, laptops, tablets and other electronics, smart thermostats, appliances and even Read More …
Hints For Homeowners Upgrade Attic Insulation To Save On Energy Expenses
(NAPSI)—One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation to your attic, including the attic trap or access door. By sealing uncontrolled air leaks, points out the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save 10 percent to 20 percent on your heating and cooling bills. Fortunately, this Read More …
Hints For The Home Kitchen Contamination: How to Keep your Family Safe
(NAPSI)—The next time you need to wipe up a spill, health expert Dr. Charles Gerba, Professor of Environmental Microbiology, University of Arizona, aka “Dr. Germ,” warns: don’t always reach for a sponge or dishcloth. Instead, use a paper towel. That’s because kitchen sponges, which he calls “bacteria cafeterias,” are the No. 1 source of germs Read More …
Hints For Homeowners Prep-Your-Place Pointers
(NAPSI)—Many people may be surprised to learn that fall is actually the most affordable season for home prep and repair projects. There’s less demand, so homeowners enjoy breaks on equipment and services. An easy place to begin is at the window. Cracked and warped windows can often cause heat to escape. “Windows that produce a Read More …
Making Life Better After The Storm: Coping With The Trauma Caused By Natural Disasters
(NAPSI)—The sense of shattered safety and loss after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can wage a long-term emotional toll on everyone involved, according to AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in health care solutions. “After hurricanes, we typically see people assessing the physical aftermath of the storm, yet we rarely explore the emotional after Read More …
Hints For Homeowners How To Prevent A Multigenerational Home Thermostat War
(NAPSI)—Multigenerational households are on the rise, with a record one in five Americans living in homes shared by multiple adult generations, inevitably leading to various domestic conflicts, including home temperature—but that doesn’t have to happen at your house. Bridging the Thermostat Gap Mom versus dad, grandmother versus granddaughter. When it comes to home climate control, Read More …