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Your Place: Keeping Your Kids Safe throughout the House

(TNS)—My father used to say that you never put your hand on a hot stove more than once. It’s one of those “learn from experience” adages that I have never agreed with, especially when it puts a child at risk of serious injury. About 350 children age 19 and under are injured as a result […]
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5 Tips to Halt Mortgage Fraud in Its Tracks

Predatory lending has declined sharply in the years since Dodd-Frank, but it, and other types of mortgage fraud, still steep into housing even today and affect every stage of the homeownership cycle. Mortgage fraud, an umbrella term, is “a crime characterized by some type of material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission on a loan which is […]
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5 Clever Ways to Remove Snow from Your Home and Driveway

Snow may be beautiful to behold, but it is a pain to deal with. Between potential spills and back injuries, damaging your home or making you late for work, snow removal is both a hazard and a hassle. If you’re weary of labor-intensive shoveling and noisy snow-blowing, you may already be on the lookout for […]
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From Huts to Cities: How Changes in Dwellings Impact Human Immune System

The shift from living in jungle huts to cities has dramatically changed human exposure to certain microbes, which could have implications for healthy immune function, according to a study led by researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center and published online February 12 in Science Advances. “Our study found that urban living spaces increase the number of human-associated microbes […]
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4 Ways to Start Investing with Less than $500

(TNS)–Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be rich to start investing. Even if you have less than $500 to invest, there are some great investment options that only require a few hundred dollars to get started. So whether you’re trying to save for retirement, earn additional income or achieve some other type of […]
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Brick Homes?

(TNS)—Brick homes have been a standard of quality in the building industry for years, but as newer home exterior products emerge, homeowners can now choose from a wide range of exterior materials. So, is brick the right choice for your home’s exterior? Well, it’s certainly popular. According to a study by the National Association of […]
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Election Year Is Prime Time for Workplace Disagreements

(TNS)—The lunchroom conversation started out with what seemed to be a simple observation about the news—a comment about results of the Iowa caucuses. It didn’t end that way. A co-worker, actually just passing by the table where the conversation began, wheeled around and delivered a fervent advocacy for one of the losing candidates, with unkind […]
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Steps to Take after Becoming Victim to a Burglary

Finding out that your home has been burglarized can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life. A burglary is a violation of your personal space and after you’ve become a victim, it may take some time to recover – both your personal items and from the emotional stress.  Here are some […]
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In Winter, Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are a Must

(TNS)—Carbon monoxide poisoning is more of a danger in winter months than it is in summer because cold weather tends to make us stay in a very tight indoor environment. The odorless, colorless — yet potentially deadly — gas results from the burning of wood, natural gas, oil, and kerosene. To keep carbon monoxide from […]