Guest Blogger #311, Entry #861, December 26, 2011 If your home is truly your castle, then isn’t it important that it’s properly protected? Beyond your run-of-the-mill burglar alarm, many homeowners today are choosing to build safe rooms to bring added security and peace of mind. These spaces, which can often be housed in already-existing rooms…
Guest Blogger #264, Entry #773, November 21, 2011 DIY disasters are something of a comedy subject, but they can be serious business. Even if you manage to avoid serious injury and your accidents are more slapstick than self-harm, you may still feel pain in your pocket. That’s why you need to check your home and…
Entry #769, November 19, 2011 Thanksgiving is this week, and there is one room in the house that will get used more than any other, yes the kitchen! The kitchen is where all the magic happens for Thanksgiving, and it is also one of the rooms where most mishaps, accidents, and emergency room visits to…
Guest Blogger #248, Entry #751, November 9, 2011 Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral that becomes airborne when disturbed. When asbestos fibers travel through the air, they can be easily inhaled or swallowed by people who come in contact with them. For people who work in occupations that put them at risk for asbestos exposure, such…
Guest Blog #244, Entry #746, November 7, 2011 Do you sit at the office or on vacation worrying about whether burglars are invading your home and making off with your valuables? No matter how nice your neighborhood is, burglaries happen, and the best thing you can do to avoid worrying about it is to be…
Entry #727, October 27, 2011 In a few days it will be Halloween and trick-or-treating is the most anticipated part for small children. To ensure you and your children are safe this Halloween look at these safety tips. One from the archives… Image via: Halloween [ad#co-1] Original Entry #317, October 31, 2010 Happy Halloween Stagetecture…
Guest Blog #217, Entry #711, October 19, 2011 You’ve found the perfect home for you. Everything is all lined up for you to move in, but before you bring your things into your new place, you need to give it a bit of tender love and care. Moving into a new home can feel like…
Guest Blog #201, Entry #689, October 4, 2011 It wasn’t until last night, I truly appreciated the security and protection (and the sense of fortification) a wireless alarm provides. After watching a late night horror flick at home with my wife and kids, I decided to check upon my burglar intrusion alarm only to find…
Guest Blog #174, Entry #653, September 12, 2011 For many households, the television is considered part of the family! Well, maybe not exactly, but for as much as it is used and homeowners design around it, the television is an important asset to many homes. The challenge for many parents is the safety that surround…
Entry #632, August 28, 2011 With the onset of hurricane season, and Hurricane Irene becoming a historical storm threatening over 2.2 million people in the south and northeastern U.S., the reality of what your home will look like after the storm is a concern to many. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, we have become accustomed to…
Guest Blog #151, Entry #623, August 19, 2011 In the new global movement that the world is participating in, there is less need for fear of moving abroad as in past years. The world has become much smaller with the use of the internet and global communication to research, explore, and seek out information about…
Guest Blog #140, Entry #611, August 7, 2011 Relaxing in a home pool may as well be the exclamation mark on the description of “American Dream.” A pool in your back yard — or even just a community pool in your neighborhood or apartment complex — can be like having your own little oasis right…