by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 13, 2016 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—The Consumer Product Safety Commission staff is tackling a very interesting problem. The National Floor Safety Institute has petitioned it to require floor covering manufacturers to label their products to indicate that there is a possibility of slips and falls...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 11, 2016 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Wood flooring is a classic look for any home, but there are trends to consider when installing a new floor or refinishing an existing one: Wide floor boards If you have smaller rooms, consider the trend toward wider planks, which create the illusion of more...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 10, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—It appears wine itself might be worthy of a toast. Wine, it turns out, could be one ingredient for a happy marriage, according to a recent report in The Journals of Gerontology. Researchers found that couples who drink wine together say they are happier over...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 9, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
Energy bills are way too high, and unfortunately energy-saving methods, like solar panels and high-efficiency appliances, cost money, too. However, there are many ways to reduce energy expenses without spending anything. Here are five practical, energy-saving tips....
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 8, 2016 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—It’s already August. That means it’s about time for the kids to go back to school and for fall clothes to start popping up in stores. If your budget is hurting from summer festivities and you’re stressing about upcoming expenses, know that the right planning can...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 7, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—I hope I’m not too late with this advice, because the children in these parts have been off from school for summer vacation since June. Because the kids may be around the house a little longer than usual each day this time of year, there is increased opportunity...