TweetMore than one-third of americans use fireplaces, wood/pellet stoves, and other fuel-burning devices to heat their homes. Portable space heaters, fireplaces, and chimneys cause thousands of home fires and hundreds of deaths each year. Portable space heaters are a top […]

TweetWe’ve learned a lot about food hygiene and safety in the 180 years since folks began preserving and canning their home grown produce. And probably the most important lesson is that if you don’t do it properly it can lead […]

TweetIt is estimated that 1 in 6 people will be victims of identity theft this year. If you’ve ever paid a bill, made a purchase, or done any banking online you could be at risk for identity theft. Even if […]

TweetMaking ends meet as needs change and cost pressures increase prompts many people to think about adding income by working from home. Unfortunately, con artists know that too, which is why the Internet is plastered with get-rich-quick ads from selling […]

TweetYou don’t have to be near the end or of a morbid mindset to be thinking about funeral insurance. it makes sound common sense and relieves other people of a burden they’d probably rather not face. The National Funeral Directors […]

TweetHard to believe but, since 2007, more than 11 million cribs and numerous bassinets and play yards have been recalled in the United States because of safety concerns. But, hopefully, many of these worries will be put to rest following […]

TweetYou just throw them down the toilet don’t you? That’s what we used to think years ago when disposing of unused drugs. Now there’s a heated debate about whether that’s a good idea. After all, putting chemicals into a water […]

TweetYou can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. But radon gas is pretty much everywhere. That’s not a problem in the open air, but high concentrations in your home spell trouble. Radon is a radioactive gas […]