Teens are notorious risk-takers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), and they may not consider the consequences of taking risks.Speeding, for example, may not seem dangerous to teens. Car crashes, however, are the leading cause of death among Americans 16 to 19 years old. Forty percent of these accidents are alcohol related. Thirty-four … [Read more...] about How to keep teen drivers safe
Instead of going up, mansions go down
Down is the new up when it comes to luxury homes. Or at least that's what architect Randy Correll said in a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal. Instead of expanding their homes' footprints or building new floors -- sometimes prohibited by local zoning codes or historical designations -- wealthy homeowners are building huge basements with amenities that most … [Read more...] about Instead of going up, mansions go down
Should you remodel the house or tear it down?
Sometimes it pays to raze a house and build a new one.Is your house 80 or 100 years old and seriously damaged, but in a location you love? You might be better off knocking it down instead of trying to remodel or buying a house somewhere else. Tearing down a house is a good idea when:* The house has rotted beams and antiquated wiring or plumbing.* The foundation is faulty.* … [Read more...] about Should you remodel the house or tear it down?
February is American Heart Month
Your body's powerhouse: The heartLocated behind the breastbone and in the middle of the rib cage, the heart is the body's most protected organ. This little powerhouse pumps 2,000 gallons of blood through the circulatory system each day by expanding and contracting more than 100,000 times. In the average human lifetime, it beats 2.5 billion times. In fact, since the 1990s, … [Read more...] about February is American Heart Month
American Heart Month: Take extra care during the winter
Everything has a season -- including heart attacks, which are more common during the winter.According to the American Heart Association, even regions with mild climates see spikes in heart attacks during the winter months. As winter continues during American Heart Month, everyone should take stock of their risk factors and lifestyle and take steps to protect … [Read more...] about American Heart Month: Take extra care during the winter