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Home Improvement Ideas On a Budget Have
Home Improvement Ideas On a BudgetHave you ever noticed that its the simple things that really make a difference in the way you live in your home? Here are some simple home improvement ideas to add value to your home…
Fire Prevention - One of Your Best Home
Fire Prevention - One of Your Best Home Improvement Projects.During the holidays, we cook more, have Christmas trees and other holiday decorations up and perhaps use space heaters. The potential for fire in your home increases during this time of…
How to Organize Your Kitchen Here are so
How to Organize Your KitchenHere are some tips to organize your kitchen to make cooking easier.1: Get rid of unnecessary stuff. Just like your closet, every year or so, look at each item and ask yourself when you last used…
How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher
Take the advice of the National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org, Remember the proper way to use a fire extinguisher with the wordPASS.Pullthe pin to allow material to be discharged.Aimlow and point to the bottom of the blaze.Squeezethe lever above the…
What to Look for When Buying a "Green" Home
Planning to buy a "Green Home"? Here are some of the features you should look for, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):Energy-efficient. Look for appliances, windows and water heating systems with ENERGY STAR ratings and efficient lighting…
Your Home Emergency Kit
Although Hawaiis 2012 Hurricane season is now officially over, organizing and keeping on hand a home emergency kit is always a good idea. From past disasters, it has become clear to us that we all have to be prepared to…
Tips for Travel Prep
As the holidays approach, many of us are planning to travel, either over the Thanksgiving weekend or to visit family and friends during the season. Keep this checklist handy to help make leaving home easier.Stop mail and newspaper delivery.Discard perishables…
Carpet Choices for Your Home
Carpet gives warmth to a room, which is why carpeting is in the majority of bedrooms. It is also easier to design around carpeting because of the vast range of colors and styles from which you can match fabrics, paint,…
Effectively Managing Your Time
Effectively managing our time is something all of us desire, as evidenced by the substantial industry dedicated to this issue. We use online calendars, software and apps, day planners, attend time management conferences and seminars. Yet, successfully managing out time…
Four Documents You Need to Have
Estate planning is probably not how you want to spend your weekend. But its one of those things you need to do before its too late. Every adult should have these four documents:A will. This legal document lets you, rather…