Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Are you up to date with what's in season?
Hurricanes can be dangerous killers. Learning the hurricane warning messages and planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury or major property damage. So, what exactly should you do BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the storm?
BEFORE
Plan an evacuation route.
• Contact the local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter, and ask for the community hurricane preparedness plan. This plan...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Symptoms and Signs of a natural gas leak in your home
Natural gas itself is not always the killer that consumes people, it is carbon monoxide poisoning that is caused by a leak.
When most people hear the word gas, they generally assume gasoline. Natural gas, on the other hand, contains no liquid or mass. It is odorless, shapeless, and colorless. So, most times people don't realize it is even in the air until it's almost too late. For that reason,...
Sunday, August 22, 2010
The secret to confronting obnoxious neighbors and getting them to change their behavior is knowing how and when to present your argument.
UNDERSTANDING BAD BEHAVIOR
Most neighbors who play stereos too loudly... let their kids jump up and down rumbling your ceiling at 7am on Saturday morning... or throw parties all hours of the night during the week... aren't malicious. They are simply insensitive or oblivious to your peace of mind and/or your...
Saturday, August 21, 2010
8 Tips to Keep Your Pets Happy While You're Away
How do your pets feel after you leave for work? Are they sad? Do they act out on your furniture? Or, do they just lie around and cry wondering what they did wrong to make you leave?
Pets are part of your family and they do everything they can to please you. So, why keep them bored out of their minds while you're busy at work? Here are eight tips to keep both you and your pet smiling while you're...
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Household Dangers
Home sweet home, right? Well, sort of. You may be unaware of the potential health dangers lurking in your abode -- from critters in the kitchen to bugs in the bedroom. Here's what you need to know -- and what to do.
Your salt and pepper shakers
When's the last time you cleaned your salt and pepper shakers? Exactly. These unassuming little items get touched in all parts of the meal-prep process. Example: You give your sauce a...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Finally put an end to wasting pet food without using harmful pest repellent.
Are you tired of fighting with pesty ants, constantly raiding your cat or dog's food dish? Are you afraid to spray pest repellant, in fear that your cat or dog will fall ill to the poison in commercial bug repellants? If so, I have two different, very simple 100% natural techniques that will solve the problem of ants getting into your pet's food dish.
One of the ways...
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Air Conditioning filters in our homes and businesses tend to be an item we seldom think about until the unit breaks down. Originally, the main purpose for the filter was to keep the equipment free of dirt that would cause failures in the heating and cooling system.
Changing your ac filter regularly is good as it uses less energy - because your unit doesn’t have to work as hard - which in turn helps the environment and saves you money.
A win...
Did you know that approximately 40% of your electric bill is attributed to air conditioning energy usage in the summer? How can you keep your house cool this summer without the added expense of turning your thermostat down?
Try following these simple and cost effective steps to cool your house during Georgia’s summer heat…you’ll save energy, money and reduce the stress on your air conditioner.
• Use ceiling fans to create a wind chill effect...
From rent-eating dogs to a mysteriously dripping roof, here are some of the most ridiculous reasons renters give for missed rent or damaged property.
Surely there have been cases where the dog actually ate the rent money, along with the kid’s homework.
But sometimes landlords have to scratch their heads and wonder. The evidence seems to point in another direction.
Most landlords are quick to say that they have many good, reliable tenants. If...
The Eternal Girlfriend Syndrome
"I'm a 28 year old woman, in a commited relationship with a guy for 1 year now. My boyfriend wants to move in with me. I'm excited and want that, but I am afraid that I will become like those couples that don't ever marry. What should I do?
You're right to be concerned.
I've known several couples like the kind you mentioned that move in together and never marry. I call it the Eternal Girlfriend Syndrome. Kay,...
Whom you choose to live with can have a dramatic effect on your quality of life. Here are some of the better screening tactics to head off trouble.
In this tough economy, finding people to share housing and expenses is easy. Finding a roommate you can live with is much more difficult.
Everyone's got a horror story about a seemingly nice person who turned into the "roommate from hell," trashing the place, refusing to pay his or her share of the...
If you rent an apartment (or a house), then you're probably wondering if you should buy renters insurance.
My first introduction to renters insurance was when I worked as a property manager right out of college. We had an apartment flood (due to no fault of the owner), and the tenant demanded reparations.
I had to explain to the tenant that this is why it was suggested that they buy renters insurance when they moved in. But the tenant did not...
When the bathroom starts to look grubby and you pull out all the conventional brushes, sponges, sprays and bleach and start scrubbing, you expose yourself to hundreds of chemicals that have known, and possibly unknown, toxic effects.
"Green" cleaning products claim to offer safer alternatives for humans and the planet, but at a higher price. So what's an environmentally conscious germophobe to do?
When it comes to humans, the use of any one...
Monday, August 16, 2010
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