Winter Personal Safety Tips

Winter isn’t for everyone.  Unless, of course, you live in Connecticut, don’t have the luxury of turning into a snow bird, and are forced to grin and bear it like most of us. So, love it or hate it, you’ll be a lot better off for preparing for winter as best you can. ...

How to Stock a First Aid Kid

When was the last time you refilled your first aid kit? If your answer is along the lines of “Where IS our first aid kit?”, it’s probably been a while. To prevent getting caught off guard in an emergency, a well-stocked and maintained kit is a must. So is keeping your...

Strange Smells in Your House

Do you find yourself lying awake, spooked by things that go bump in the night? Perhaps your house is haunted, which means you have two options: pack your bags and move or start charging admission. It’s more likely, however, that your house is simply trying to tell you...

How to Prepare Your House for Sale

It happens to all of us, sooner or later. The house we’ve loved and cherished for so many years doesn’t cut mustard any more.  We need to upsize, downsize, or move out of town in pursuit of bigger and better career ambitions. The reasons for moving are endless.  Kind...

How to Prevent Injuries at Home

Accidents can happen, right? But why do so many have to happen?  Well, part of the reason that sometimes more care can be taken to prevent them. It follows, then, that the more you know about home accident prevention, the less likely you or other family members are...

How to Protect Yourself from the Sun

While you’re soaking up all that vitamin D during the warm weather months, you also want to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays.  And yet SPF sunscreen isn’t the only answer. Here’s more: Protect your skin. For best results, apply a broad-spectrum...
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