Category Archives: Real Estate Agents

Preventing Senior Falls Starts in the Bathroom

(NewsUSA) – More than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year, and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) says 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom. Due to the multitude of unforgiving and slippery surfaces, … Continue reading

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Tips for Toilet Shopping

(NewsUSA) – Americans will spend, on average, seven years of their lives in the bathroom. That’s way too much time to be dealing with a plunger. “Today’s toilets virtually eliminate clogging,” says James Walsh, chinaware director for American Standard. “There … Continue reading

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Accessorize Your Bathroom on a Budget

  (NewsUSA) – Decorating a bathroom on a budget is a lot like updating a wardrobe on a budget. Work with what you have, and use accessories to update and add the “wow” factor. In the bathroom, accessorizing can even … Continue reading

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Take Advantage of Programmable Thermostats to Maximize Energy Savings

 (NewsUSA) – From smart phones to programmable thermostats, today’s electronics come equipped with advanced operating systems that make life easier and more efficient. The challenge is knowing how to take full advantage of the capabilities of these devices. Consider indoor … Continue reading

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Block Winter’s Rush From Sacking Your Roof

Blue 42! Blue 42! Hike! (NewsUSA) Get ready. Like a 280-pound defensive end seeking the head of an opposing quarterback, winter will be rushing your home’s roof. And if you don’t make the right moves, your home will get sacked! … Continue reading

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Brighten Up Your Home to Combat SAD

(NewsUSA)Now that daylight savings time has ended for this year, the days are getting shorter, and the reduction in natural daylight makes many feel glum. For those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the symptoms of depression are more … Continue reading

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Keep Your Home Warm & Cozy This Winter

“Baby, it’s cold outside.” Yes, it was snowing last night on my way home. Winter officially arrives on December 22nd this year; however if you ask me, it is here. Actually, I love snow; it is the cold temperatures that … Continue reading

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Re-insulation Projects Offer Year-Round Rewards

(NewsUSA) – Homeowners seeking to pad their homes and wallets should consider re-insulation projects that maximize energy efficiency year-round. Simple, energy-saving practices will not only reduce heating and cooling bills every month, but also will result in a higher tax … Continue reading

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Cut Heating Costs Through Vent-free Heating

(NewsUSA) – As Old Man Winter makes his mighty push, 79 percent of Americans expect to pay the same or more to heat their homes as compared to last winter, according to a recent survey by the Vent-Free Gas Products … Continue reading

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Carbon Monoxide—The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, CO … Continue reading

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