Saturday, September 19, 2015
This month, the season changes to autumn (Sept. 23, to be exact). Days will start to shorten, nights will lengthen, and (though there may be a heat wave or two in the interim), the temperatures will start to go down....
Friday, September 4, 2015
It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community,...
Friday, August 21, 2015
They say that lightning never strikes twice. Well, they're wrong. And even if they were right, one strike is enough! Every year, lightning causes injury and even death-and August is the month with the third highest...
Friday, August 7, 2015
Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may...
Monday, July 20, 2015
Grilling season might have kicked off back in May, with Memorial Day, but with the long summer days, kitchens too warm for cooking, and the Fourth of July weekend, it's official: it's time to grill. Unfortunately,...
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend)...
Monday, June 15, 2015
Telecommuting may seem like the answer to everyone's challenges-employee and employer alike. Working from home, the employee cuts out the time, expense, and aggravation of a lengthy commute. The distraction of colleague...
Friday, June 5, 2015
There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun — as long as...
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Q. What commonplace incident is one of the top three causes of death in American workplaces? A. Falls. Yes, we're serious. Falling is one of the leading causes of on-the-job death for American workers. Falls on the same...
Friday, May 1, 2015
Spring is here, and you’re ready to get out on the water. But is your boat ready? Even if you’ve kept it properly stored for the winter and protected from the elements, there are still a number of things you need to do...