Check Your Smoke Detector: Five Minutes Can Save Lives A smoke detector can save lives. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a fire by half.” On top of that statistic, the NFPA also reported that from 2003 to 2006, two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred where there was either no smoke alarm or the alarm didn’t … [Read more...] about Test your smoke alarm
Archives for March 2013
How to install an electrical switch
Being able to know how to install an electrical switch is practical—it can save you time and money if you can do it yourself. For major electrical work, you need to hire the services of a licensed electrician but minor repairs like installing an electrical switch can be done by almost anyone. Even without any previous experience in basic electrical work, a few simple … [Read more...] about How to install an electrical switch
The hot water heater
Keep the Hot Water Flowing It is easy to overlook the needs of your hot water heater because it is hidden in a closet or down in the basement, but when it isn’t working properly, it totally disrupts your life. To remain energy-efficient and have a long life, hot water heaters will need to be properly maintained. Newer water heaters operate a bit differently, but most … [Read more...] about The hot water heater
How Safe is your Yard from Ticks and Pests?
Keeping ticks and pests out of your yard is important at this time of year. The warm months are here, and along with balmy breezes and spring flowers, insects and other wildlife are stirring again. These pests thrive in warm, moist weather, so you are probably already seeing them. Start preparing your yard to keep these nuisances away because they will make you uncomfortable … [Read more...] about How Safe is your Yard from Ticks and Pests?
Turning landscaping waste into compost
Landscape Recycling: Composting for Eco-friendly Beauty Turning landscaping waste into compost has many benefits. Too often, leftover grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and various plant materials go into landfills rather than being recycled at home. In nature, waste will attract various microorganisms, which will break it down to enrich the soil. You can mimic those natural … [Read more...] about Turning landscaping waste into compost