If you’re like most Americans, you’re aware of the dangers lightning poses if an unexpected summer storm suddenly catches you outside. Getting to shelter is your top priority. However, lightning can hit you while you’re protected by walls. Even if you aren’t hit directly, lightning can do severe damage to your appliances and your home itself. There are a number of electrical … [Read more...] about Summer storms: electrical safety tips
How to clean your air conditioner drain
Almost everyone knows that a “bug is snug in a rug”, but many do not know that living organisms also inhabit an air conditioner’s condensation drain. A rug gets shaken occasionally to clean it, but a drain provides the perfect hiding place for algae to grow. With time, it can completely block a drain, causing an overflow in the drain pan. Water that cannot escape through the … [Read more...] about How to clean your air conditioner drain
Storm preparedness tips
September is National Preparedness Month. Organizations across the country are working to inform people how to be ready in the event of emergencies. This includes natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. Late summer is often an active season for storms across much of the country and everyone can benefit from some storm preparedness tips. Storms can be … [Read more...] about Storm preparedness tips
Six tips to increase laundry efficiency
A lot of people simply hate doing laundry. They hate sorting the dirty clothes, taking the clothes out of the machine, drying them, ironing them and finally, folding them. All these loads can take loads of time and resources. Modern technologies and innovations have greatly improved the entire process, however, there are still things you can do to increase your laundry … [Read more...] about Six tips to increase laundry efficiency
Green ways to clean your garbage disposal
Ask anyone what smells the most in their kitchen and most will tell you it’s the garbage disposal. To keep that disposal smelling like a flower, here are four eco-friendly ways you can keep it clean: 1. Water Water is a simple way to keep your disposal free of odors. What you’re going to want to do is fill up your sink with two to three inches of warm water. Let the water … [Read more...] about Green ways to clean your garbage disposal
