Archive for December, 2009
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Bottled water might be convenient for you, but it isn’t cheap or eco-friendly (unless you remember to recycle your bottles). Plus, you can never be sure how pure the bottled water is or where it came from. So save your money and utilize the water you already pay for at ...
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Regardless of whether you have moved to a new neighborhood or you have lived in a neighborhood all of your life, you might be surprised to find out that it’s not as safe as you might have thought it was. Hazardous waste could be lurking in your backyard or it ...
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
Cleaning is maybe the last item to do on your list, and when you are ready clean it’s more convenient to have all of your cleaning supplies in one area. However, with all of the different cleaning agents for wood, floors, toilets, glass, etc., you can end up with an ...
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Falling is the number one injury that the elderly are hospitalized for. However, it’s important to have a fall proof house for everyone that resides in your home. Some people recover quickly from a fall while others experience fractures and other injuries that prevent them from living independently. Instead of ...
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Being snowed in for the day is a miracle for some, especially those in school, but severe winter storms can be the scariest events to experience when you’re not prepared. Instead of waiting for the winter blizzard of the year to hit, take some basic safety precautions so you’re somewhat ...
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Are you a homeowner? Did you know that it’s your responsibility to maintain your septic system? Well, if you didn’t now you know and you can do something about it. Properly caring for your septic not only protects groundwater from contamination, but it prevents you from having to spend money ...
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
When enjoying the outdoors, nothing kills the mood more than when you have to continually swat the mosquitoes, bees and other insects away. If you are afraid of these creepy crawlers, it can be tempting to kill them or pollute your skin and air with toxic chemicals to repel them. ...
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Protecting your windows from the winds of a hurricane and the debris that flies around from the storms is essential. Once one of your windows break, the strong winds have easy access to your home. Then your entire house may be compromised by the storm. You could lose your house ...
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Candles are a convenient way to create a peaceful ambiance as well as an aromatic environment. Candles might be a part of your every day lifestyle, or you might frequently use them during the holiday seasons. If you have candles burning often, it’s important to know how to use them ...
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Do you know how to safely answer your door? It’s especially important to know the protocol for this if you have children, because how are they going to know when it’s okay to answer the door if you’re not present? Opening the door to a complete stranger only invites trouble. ...
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