The holidays are here. You may have multiple guests over for dinner or a large Christmas party. Out of town family or friends may be taking over part of your space for an extended period of time. With all that you need to do, it is hard to remember to check and see that your […]
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME? – WHAT ARE THE REASONS TO REPLACE A FURNACE?
Here are some thoughts/questions that we have all had regarding our furnace. Is it doing as good a job as last year? Can it make it through one more season? What if it does not work when it’s super cold? Will I get hit with a large repair bill? If it does make it, will […]
DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING – IS YOUR FAMILY AT RISK?
Carbon monoxide (CO) has no distinct odor, color or taste. It is the “silent killer.” There is no way to know it is around until you start to feel sick or a carbon monoxide detector in your home goes off. CO is found in fumes produced anytime you burn fuel in cars or trucks, stoves, lanterns, […]
SOME NEW WAYS TO HELP YOU AND YOUR CAR SURVIVE THE LONG COLD WINTER
When the weather outside is frightful, be prepared for winter car woes. Winter weather provides unique challenges to test our sanity and driving skills. Let’s look at some ideas that may be new to you that should reduce or eliminate some of the hassles that you face. FROZEN DOOR KEYHOLE Heat your metal key with […]
SOME NEW WAYS TO KEEP HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN IN CHECK
Maybe you already feel it. Or at least you fear its arrival. What is it? It is the twinge we get this time of year about weight gain over the holidays. It can be scarier than the ghosts and goblins of Halloween. Oh well, there is always the New Year’s resolution! We go into the […]
TREAT YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL RIGHT OR HAVE A MESS & SPEND $1000’S IN REPAIRS
Thanksgiving is next week and brings us to the time of the year when we really put our kitchen garbage disposal through the paces. Not only do we put a larger volume of “stuff” thru the disposal, but we do things that are hazardous to its operation. DO NOT PUT THE FOLLOWING DOWN YOUR DISPOSAL […]
HOME AIR DUCTS CAN MAKE YOU SICK FROM MICE, DIRT OR PET HAIR
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 […]
