Thursday, January 12, 2023
Happy 2023 and Happy Get Organized Month to you! Most of us start a new year with great intentions. We’re going to get healthier in every possible way: physically, financially, you name it. But before you know it, our...
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Spring cleaning may get all the publicity-but spring maintenance may be even more important. Longer, sunnier days provide a great opportunity to take care of tasks you may have let slide, ensuring your home’s safety-and...
Monday, December 13, 2021
Temperatures are starting to dip. Have you taken steps to ensure that your HVAC system is in good health, and can keep you at a comfortable temperature no matter the season? If you haven't... it's not too late to start!...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
How familiar are you with hazardous chemical safety practices? How many do you implement around the house? It may be a surprising question, but the fact is that the chemicals you have around the house-solvents, cleaners,...
Monday, September 21, 2020
The earthquake that jolted Southern California this weekend provides an important reminder that earthquake preparedness is vitally important--and not just in California! Earthquakes occur in every single state in the...
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Many of us look forward to the holidays, and all the joys they bring: gathering with family and friends, enjoying wonderful meals and holiday treats, the decorations, the gifts, and on and on. But those same joys can be...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The temperatures are still high, but that doesn’t change the fact that Sept. 23 is the first day of autumn! The change of seasons is a great time to tackle chores and home maintenance tasks to make sure your home is...
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Most of us don’t think about it too often... but the fact is, our homes are filled with dangerous chemicals. If that startles you, just take a minute to think about the cleaners, insecticides, herbicides, and solvents...
Thursday, December 13, 2018
It’s the holiday season-and that means it’s time for holiday parties to celebrate friends, loved ones, and the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re planning a holiday party, be aware that you may inadvertently...
Thursday, October 18, 2018
There’s no place like home... for putting your eyes at risk. Your eyes are vital organs-and it’s not unusual for them to be exposed to risk of foreign objects, cuts or abrasions, or other injury. But when you are...
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and all across the country, homeowners are attacking their spring cleaning chores. They’re called “chores” for a reason: maintenance tasks aren’t exactly...
Thursday, March 15, 2018
The third week in March brings with it the official start of spring-and, not coincidentally, the observance of Poison Prevention Week. It’s an unhappy fact that poison surrounds us, and poisonings are not confined to...
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
How to make sure your Halloween is all treats and no tricks? A good place to start is following these Halloween safety tips! They’ll help protect visitors to your home-and help prevent any resulting liability claims,...
Monday, July 20, 2015
Grilling season might have kicked off back in May, with Memorial Day, but with the long summer days, kitchens too warm for cooking, and the Fourth of July weekend, it's official: it's time to grill. Unfortunately,...