(NAPSI)—According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 350,000 home fires occur each year—but you can help your family stay safe. Fire Safety Suggestions Keep your family safe by: Having at least one fire alarm on each floor of the house and in each bedroom. Checking the batteries monthly and replacing them at least Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS A Guide To Finding And Hiring A Heating And Cooling Contractor
(NAPSI)—Choosing a heating and cooling contractor can be just as important as selecting the equipment that makes up your home comfort system. That’s because your contractor will help you pick the system that is best suited to your needs, install what is probably the most significant investment you make in your home and provide the Read More …
CHILD SAFETY UPDATE Become a Superhero of Summer Safety
(NAPSI)—You can protect the kids you care about from the playground falls, lawn mower accidents and campfire and fire pit burns that are common and potentially life-altering childhood injuries. Darren Rottmann knows first-hand how easily accidents can happen. He lost his leg in a lawn mower accident when he was 3 ½ years old and Read More …
Avoid Home Improvement Scams
(NAPSI)—While home repairs are a standard part of homeownership, they can open the door to scam artists seeking to prey on vulnerable older adults—but you can avoid being a target. That’s a good thing, since recent research suggests older Americans lose over $36 billion annually to a range of financial exploitation schemes, including home improvement Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Importance Of Garage And Gate Safety For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—As a homeowner, few things are more important than safety and security, whether referring to the entry and exit points of your home or community at large. Unfortunately, millions of homes and communities are at risk, with 1 in 15 garages and 3 out of 4 gate systems lacking the latest safety features, which ensure Read More …
YOUR HEALTH Wildfire Smoke Travels Farther Than You Think
(NAPSI)—There’s been a disturbing pattern of increasing wildfires in the U.S. and Canada. Nine of the 10 largest wildfires in the U.S. in recent history have occurred since 2000. The U.S. Forest Service now spends more than half its annual budget on firefighting, compared to 16 percent just 20 years ago. In Canada, hundreds of Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT The Buzz On Bees
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever wondered where the term “worker bee” comes from, consider this when you sit down for your next meal: One out of every three bites of food you eat exists because of bees and other pollinators. Without their contributions to the pollination of flowering plants, chances are your favorite fruit, vegetable or nut Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Allergy And Dirty Ducts
(NAPSI)—Allergies are nothing to sneeze at but you can make your home more comfortable for people who have allergies and improve your indoor air quality—by cleaning in an often forgotten place. Indoor air quality can be a big concern for many families. After all, in a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust—including Read More …
Knowledge Is Power, But It Won’t Keep The Lights On
(NAPSI)—Being prepared means being in control to maintain peace of mind. There is nowhere to hide from seasonal storms but, because they are coming regardless, it is possible to get ready to face them head-on. Increased dependence on electronics has changed the look of storm safety checklists, so it is a good idea to review Read More …
OUR INSECT ENEMIES First Zika Virus Death Reported West Nile Virus—119 Recent Deaths Protect Your Home
(NAPSI)—You can help protect your home from these mosquito-borne viruses. Zika has been declared a Public Health Emergency by the WHO. The CDC reports 426 cases in 44 states, with the active mosquito season just starting. Zika and West Nile will surely cause multiple deaths this year. Infected mosquitoes are most active in warm weather, Read More …