Dust, pollen, smoke, chemical sprays, mold, fungus and germs can build up in your furnace ductwork. This creates a “chemical soup” that can cause sinus problems, intensify allergies and aggravate those with breathing difficulties. FORCE FED GERMS The duct work attached to your registers is out of sight and usually out of mind. This is […]
THREE SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE STRETCHES TO REDUCE EVERYDAY OR HOLIDAY STRESS
The holidays are coming and with them come the stresses of crowded shopping environments, family/friend events planning, meal preparation and having to navigate super tight schedules. What if you could relieve some stress and loosen up your body at the same time? According to yoga instructor Dana Santas, “Yoga has been used for centuries to […]
SOME TIPS ON UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT SCORE AND CREDIT REPORT
We all know how important our credit score (called FICO score) is in obtaining financing for large purchases. But what is your score? How do you raise your score? How does my credit report affect my FICO score? FICO SCORE CATEGORIES To begin with, let’s see what a credit score number means. If you know […]
ARE YOU PREPARED? DO YOU HAVE A 72 HOUR HOME EMERGENCY KIT?
If you are like me, you know that putting together a home emergency kit is extremely important but it just doesn’t get done. We have our ready excuses – I am too busy or I’ll get to it soon or somewhere in my mind I believe that bad things always happen to somebody else. Reading […]
HERE ARE SOME NOT-SO-COMMON HOME WINTERIZING IDEAS TO SAVE YOU $$$
Like most homeowners you are probably quite good at getting your home ready for the harsh winter weather ahead. If you are like me, maybe you wait just a little too long to start, but a big effort just as the cold weather begins to hit, will usually make us feel like we are prepared. […]
IF YOU DO NOT GET RID OF THEM, SCARY SPIDERS WILL BE YOUR WINTER GUESTS!
Admit it – we may not be scared of spiders, but we do not like them. Many of us have been bit in the night and awakened to a nice new tender red spot somewhere on our body! Even though spiders can survive outside in our cold winter climate, just like us, they would prefer […]
SAVE MONEY, STAY WARM BY NOT MAKING THESE HEATING MISTAKES
Temps in the 40’s overnight, needed a jacket this AM – looks like the cooler/cold weather is coming. This is nothing new to us – happens every year, but maybe this year we all can enjoy the comfort of a warm, cozy home and save money by avoiding some typical costly mistakes. NEGLECTING/SKIPPING ANNUAL FURNACE […]
DIRTY DISEASE CARRYING MICE CAN EASILY GET INTO YOUR HOME
As we move from summer to fall, mice become more active in seeking new sources of food, water and shelter. They need an opening no larger than a dime to gain entry. Once they have arrived, your problems can very quickly get out of control. Preventing entry is ideal, but in case you get some…………. […]
DORMANT BUTT SYNDROME MAY BE CAUSING KNEE, HIP AND BACK PAIN
I recently became aware of this “newer” health issue and wanted to share it. This is a condition found among people with weak gluteal muscles and tight hip flexors. So says Chris Kolba of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. People with DBS are vulnerable to the muscles around the gluteal muscles becoming strained during […]
ARE YOUR CHILDREN BRINGING HOME UNWANTED PESTS FROM SCHOOL?
We all have seen pests around our home. We usually do not stop to think where they came from. The truth is, they can be brought home in a variety of ways. How is that possible and what can you do to stop it? School supplies are bought and kids are back in school. The […]
