(NAPSI)—Here’s news that may spark your interest: According to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical failures or malfunctions are factors in some 43,000 home fires a year. Your home, however, can be protected. Here, from the experts at Electrical Safety Foundation International, the premier nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and Read More …
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WORD FROM WASHINGTON How To See Actual Government Documents
(NAPSI)—You may have been hearing a lot about the workings of your government and its official documents lately—but often they’re much easier to see than most people realize. That’s because the Federal Depository Library Program of the U.S. Government Publishing Office partners with 1,150 nationwide federal depository libraries to provide the public with free access Read More …
NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS How To Keep Home Fires From Burning
(NAPSI)—More than 350,000 fires occur each year and often in the homes of seniors. In fact, older adults are consistently more threatened with death or injury by fire than any other age group-but you can keep your home safe by following these safety tips. Heating Safety Keep anything that can burn at least three feet Read More …
YOUR YARD Shopping For Yard Equipment: Things To Know
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, when spring comes, you’re ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room, or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a Read More …
PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT Uncle Sam Wants You To Save For Retirement
(NAPSI)—If you ever feel your finances are too stretched to save for retirement, you’re not alone—and there could be good news for you. The Saver’s Credit—a little-known tax credit made available by the IRS to eligible taxpayers—could make saving for retirement more affordable than you think. It may reduce your federal income taxes when you Read More …
WOMEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS Know Your Risk Of Heart Disease
(NAPSI)—For a growing number of American women, knowing their numbers may just save their life. The Risk The problem is heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, it kills one woman about every 80 seconds. The Awareness Paradox While a new national poll, conducted by Morning Consult for CVS Health, found that women are Read More …
PARTY-PLANNING TIPS Do-It-Yourself Delights
(NAPSI)—Often, a casual laid-back gathering is way more fun than a formal one. So ask your guests to roll up their sleeves and put them to work with a create-your-own bar. Whether it’s pizza, tacos or ice cream sundaes, you simply set up a bunch of delicious ingredients and invite guests to develop their own Read More …
TRAVEL TIPS Cybersecurity Expert Makes Data Breaches Personal To Encourage Smart Security Practices For Spring Break Travel
(NAPSI)—As a father, Maurice Gibson says his smartphone is integral in documenting his children’s memories from vacations. But as an assistant dean for the College of Information Systems and Technology at University of Phoenix, he worries about the risk of losing much more than his data if his phone is hacked. Gibson warns that people Read More …
DO IT YOURSELF Four Winter Home Projects
(NAPSI)—Winter is in full swing! The cold weather is not ideal for working on outside home maintenance projects, so focus on sprucing things up indoors. These four winter tune-ups will give your home a pick-me-up just in time for spring. Revamp the Doors Looking for an inexpensive way to update your home? Give the doors Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding Crohn’s Disease And Ulcerative Colitis
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among the 1.6 million Americans with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there are a few facts you may find it helpful to know. The conditions are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBD. They affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the area of the body where digestion Read More …