While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and be thankful for what we have, it is also a time to practice good safety habits to protect you, your guests, and your property from harm. We’ve discussed Thanksgiving cooking safety tips in terms of proper food preparation to prevent illness and ensure good times. Now, let’s explore some tips to keep everyone safe this holiday season … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving cooking safety tips (part 2)
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Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
In the immortal words of Charlie Brown, “Another holiday is upon us.” Charlie Brown’s dead-pan announcement notwithstanding, Thanksgiving is ranked among the top three favorite U.S. holidays. Thanksgiving also ranks No. 1 on the list of most dangerous holidays as a result of a surge in food poisoning reports. If you are tasked with hosting the festivities this year, here are a … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
An introduction to remodeling with Houzz
It can be difficult to know where to begin when starting a home remodeling project. With so many sources from which to draw inspiration, compiling and organizing ideas can be confusing. Rather than spending time clipping photos from piles of expensive design magazines, home remodelers can now turn to an online resource for help. Houzz users can scroll through thousands of … [Read more...] about An introduction to remodeling with Houzz
Wow! The new Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
There’s only one word that comes to mind when describing the new Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm: WOW! Nest Labs, a Palo Alto-based company started by former Apple engineers, has successfully taken one of the most irritating home devices, i.e., the smoke detector, and revolutionized it. And with good reason. Those maddening chirping devices can save our lives. … [Read more...] about Wow! The new Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
Practical ways to reuse dryer sheets
Throwaway household items like paper towels, napkins, and dryer sheets are a major contributor to America’s landfills. In recent years, the push to “go green” has many consumers looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle their most common household products. You may not be able to find a new use for old paper towels, but anti-static sheets can have a use well beyond their … [Read more...] about Practical ways to reuse dryer sheets
