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The Dangers of Ice Melt to Pets
For many of us, winter weather means it's time to put down that layer of salt. After all, you don’t want to hurt yourself or be liable if anyone slips on your sidewalk! Ironically, in your effort to keep everyone safe, you might be endangering the very ones you want...
How to Quickly Heat Up Your Car
You’ve done it a hundred times – sitting in a cold car, watching your breath while you’re waiting for the engine to warm up. It’s a necessary part of winter driving, right? Experts would disagree. It used to be that cars needed to be warmed up before you could drive...
Winter Window Hacks to Keep Your Home Warm & Toasty
When the temperature drops, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm, cozy home. But cranking the thermostat comes with big bills. Try these winter window hacks – and some more traditional solutions -- to save on your energy bills while keeping your house warm and...
10 Must-Carry Items for Your Car This Winter
Winter driving presents its share of challenges, from icy road conditions to car batteries that strain due to the cold. If you live in a region where the temperatures dip down low, you could be sitting in a freezing car for hours if it breaks down. Thankfully, some...
Improving Your Indoor Air Quality During Winter Months
It’s cold out there—a good time to crank up the heat or put a few logs on the fire. While you might enjoy the warmth and ambiance, winter is actually one of the worst seasons for indoor air quality. That’s because we’re nestled inside our comfortable homes along with...
Best Gifts for Car Enthusiasts
We’ve all got that one person in our lives who absolutely lives for cars. Their knowledge can rival any Google search. And don’t even get them started about a certain body style or engine, or they’ll never stop. To them their car isn’t just a car; it’s their baby. If...
Holiday Extension Cord Safety
It’s the holidays and if you’re like most Americans, you’re pulling out the extension cords. Whether you’re planning a fantastic holiday light display or you simply need to power an extra item or two, remember that safety is key. Extension cords are responsible for...
Dogs and Carpets 101
You came home to a rug that’s been chewed to shreds and a mess on the carpet—again. Now your house is smelling (and looking) a bit like a kennel… You love your dog, so you’re thinking it may be time to scrap the carpet altogether. But think twice before you make any...
Tips to Keep Students Engaged
It’s nearly the holidays, and in classrooms everywhere, students are “bouncing off the walls” with excitement. It’s one of the most challenging times to keep young minds on task. But it’s not the only time. After the holiday break, the long winter months loom ahead....
End of the Year Home Inventory
It’s almost time to find room for all of the new gifts that you received over the holidays. The easiest way to keep track of all of your possessions is by creating- and continually updating- a Home Inventory. A Home Inventory is a list of the valuable objects that you...