There are so many ways to prepare your home for winter that they won’t all fit in a single blog. We know because we published one on this very subject last fall, and nothing (except one crucial item) will be duplicated in this one. So taking it from the top, here’s what you can do…
Creative Ways to Keep Warm Indoors
There’s only so far you can turn up your heat before it starts becoming cost prohibitive. So what can you do – quick fix wise – when the heat’s blasting but you’re still chilled to the bone? As you might expect, you have choices galore. Cover your windows: Go from room to room and pull…
Tips for Cleaner Indoor Air.
Air pollution remains a significant concern throughout the US, indoors and out. In fact, indoor air, on averages is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Just how bad are things inside many peoples’ homes? According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 50% of ALL illnesses are either irritated or caused by…
How to Prepare Your Car for an Emergency.
Being prepared for an emergency means being prepared anywhere. You know, like having what you need, when and where you need it. And having an action plan in place so you’re not left scratching your head, wondering what to do next. So, from an unexpected storm, power outage, or car failure, or whatever bit of…
How Air Conditioning Helps Fight Asthma & Allergies
All things considered, there are worse places to live if you suffer from allergies or asthma. That’s the good news. On the flip side of that coin, Dallas ranks 39th on the list of America’s “most challenging places to live with asthma.” The following are the leading causes of asthma, and the worst conditions to…
How New Carpets Can Make You Sick
“New” can be a wonderful scent. A new leather coat, new car, fresh coat of paint, new wood furniture. Ah, nothing quite like it the scent from any of them. Then again, some household odors, even when associated with “new,” aren’t nearly as inviting – in particular, the scent given off by new carpeting and…
How to Survive a Family Road Trip
We adults are pretty funny creatures, especially when preparing for a family road trip. Funny how? We spend so much time on planning our travel routes, making sure we’ve packed enough to survive Armageddon, and cancelling newspaper and mail delivery, that we tend to neglect our kids. As if it’s enough to tell them to…
Swimming Safety Tips for Kids & Adults
When the sun is shining, there’s no better way for the entire family to cool off and beat the heat than going for a swim together. But did you know that, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 10 people drown each day in the United State, with children 13 and younger…
How to Increase Home Safety.
While June is recognized as National Safety Month, any time is a good time to beef up your home defenses to help prevent accidental injuries or sickness. It doesn’t matter if you have babies at home, family members with special needs, elderly family members, etc.; everyone, no matter what age or condition they’re in, is…
The Truth About Air Conditioning.
During the summer months here in the DFW area, there are two kinds of people: those who have air conditioning in their homes, and those who don’t. Among those who don’t, there are also two kinds: people who genuinely don’t want central AC in their homes, and those who do but have one or more…