The Heat Is On! Is Your Home Ready?
What are the most common backyard danger zones? Believe it or not, your backyard oasis can be an accident waiting to happen. Keep your family…
Home Health
That’s The Spirit! 6 Household Uses For Vodka
Household uses…for vodka? That’s right! Vodka isn’t just for cocktails: It removes mold, brightens clothes, and kills pests (yes, really). You’ve probably heard of a…
Showerhead Dangers
Showerheads in your home may harbor potentially dangerous bacteria, according to studies. Researchers from the University of Colorado sampled what they call biofilm from 45…
Dangerous Laundry Mistakes You’re Making
You probably deal with pollution every single time you leave your home. But could you be destroying the quality of the air inside of your…
How The Air In Your Home Can Make You Sick
Research has shown that the quality of indoor air can be worse than that of outdoor air. Many homes are built or remodeled more tightly,…
The Scary Chemicals In Your Sofa
Many couches sold in the United States contain toxic chemical flame retardants that have been linked with cancer, hormone disruption and neurological damage, according to…
9 Creative Ways To Keep Your Home Warmer
These crisp fall days are giving way to colder nights, and chillier homes. Fortunately, there are some very easy ways to warm up your apartment…
6 Things In Your Home That Can Cause Cancer
Could you be using, or even consuming, cancer-causing chemicals? Consumer health groups have studied many household products and warned that they contain carcinogens, or ingredients…
Post-Hurricane Health & Safety Tips
For those dealing directly with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and for concerned loved ones, here are some important safety tips. How do I contact…
Top 10 Indoor Plants For Cleaner Air
Houseplants are our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins. But many are effective allies in keeping your household air clean and…
5 Healthy Things To Do With Tea (Other Than Drink It)
It’s great that you’re drinking more tea, especially considering the amazing health benefits associated with different varieties of tea, such as green, black, white and…
6 Bathroom Items You Should Throw Away
Most bathrooms are chock full of products: things for your body, things for your face, things to clean with, etc. Unfortunately, some of the ingredients…
10 Air Conditioning Mistakes You’re Making
For most homes, air conditioning uses more electricity than any other usages, up to 70 percent of a summer electric bill, according to some estimates.…
8 Health Risks In Your Own Backyard
You have a fence around your pool, you’re not a lighter fluid fiend, and you generally steer clear of planting anything known to be poisonous.…
CDC Emergency Preparation…Including Zombies
The CDC wants to know…are you ready for a zombie attack? That’s the question posed by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention in a…
Party Right! Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
Memorial Day weekend! Many people consider this holiday weekend to be the unofficial start of summer and celebrate with picnics, cookouts and other activities. If…
