(NAPSI)—When it comes to work and performing tough jobs, efficiency is key. Regardless of your profession or hobbies, here are ways to ensure you get the job done right. Put an End to Multitasking Because our brains are hardwired to focus on only one task at a time, humans are inherently bad multitaskers. In fact, Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
What You Need To Know About Home Comfort
(NAPSI)—A home comfort system is a major investment, so homeowners need an understanding of the system they’re getting, whether it’s an air conditioner, heat pump or gas furnace. To help, the experts at the Champion® brand of Johnson Controls answer common questions. What does HVAC mean? HVAC is the acronym for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, Read More …
DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK For Kitchens And Baths, Stone Really Rocks
(NAPSI)—Homeowners thinking about creating or remodeling their indoor or outdoor spaces may want to consider these ideas from noted interior designer Courtney Babineaux. Don’t be afraid to take some risks. While your space needs to be a combination of both form and function, it also needs to speak to who you are. Babineaux recommends filling Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Triple Threat: Save Money, Water And The Environment
(NAPSI)—If your home is like most in America, 27 percent of your water consumption comes from flushing it right down the toilet. And if that sounds like a money-sucking waste to you, it’s because it is. A huge one, which may make you say WHAT THE FLUSH? Luckily, there’s a solution. You can save up Read More …
Power Is The Priority With An At-Home Office
(NAPSI)—According to the US Census Bureau, a summary of trends indicates that 3.7 million employees now telecommute at least half of their work week. In fact, the number of work-at-home individuals who are not self-employed has grown by 103% since 2005. These work trends support an urgent need for undisrupted electricity in the home to Read More …
Protect Gardens From Invasive Pests
(NAPSI)—Nothing tastes better than fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, invasive pests threaten to devour the crops in our gardens and farms, and the flowers, trees and plants in our landscapes. They are a real threat, costing our nation approximately $120 billion each year. These pests can spread quickly as they come from other countries and Read More …
INGENIOUS IDEAS Don’t Cry Over Spilled—Gasoline
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you may have made a dirty mistake: An online survey conducted by Harris Poll, on behalf of Briggs & Stratton in October of 2015 among 3,027 U.S. adults aged 18+, discovered that 70 percent of consumers have spilled gasoline on their hands, clothes, car or outdoor power equipment when trying Read More …
OUR INSECT ENEMIES Don’t Move With Moths
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 12 percent of Americans move to new homes every year. The next time you’re among them, there’s something you need to remember NOT to pack: gypsy moths. The Danger It’s not just the right thing to do—it’s the law. The gypsy moth is one of the most destructive pests Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Three Simple Tips
(NAPSI)—Moving season is officially under way. The average person will move around 11 times, yet not many will rethink the moving process. Here are some tips to update your approach: Restyle Your Move—Don’t repeat tired mistakes from your old home in your new one. Watch online moving makeover videos that demonstrate the right way to Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes Six Ways
(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, as many as 3 to 4 million people may be exposed to the Zika virus in the next 12 months—but you and your family don’t have to be among them. To combat the Zika virus–carrying Aedes mosquito, the use of personal insect repellents is already surging in many places Read More …