When the power goes out in winter, the cold can be deadly--but even without power, there are still ways to warm things up. Closing blinds and curtains and closing room doors can help contain heat, and stuffing towels in the cracks under doors can help keep the warmth in. Don’t forget about eating and staying hydrated - food provides energy to warm the body Power outages … [Read more...] about Staying Warm Without Power
Home and Family
Winterize Your Home
As winter approaches, there are steps you can take to prepare your home for the cold weather ahead. Winterize your home. Inspect your chimney. Caulk and weather strip doors/windows. Insulate exposed pipes. Insulate your attic. Clean out gutters. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors (with battery backups). Gather supplies. … [Read more...] about Winterize Your Home
Don’t Forget Your Pets
Don't forget about your pets this winter! Make sure they have a warm, dry place to rest with plenty of food and water. … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Pets
Should you stay or should you go?
Here is a happy problem: Should you renovate or move? No matter what choice you make, you are going to have something better.But when you get into the details, both options are stressful. If this is your decision to make, start by asking yourself whether you like the location of your home.You might find yourself saying you like the neighborhood, the commute, the access to … [Read more...] about Should you stay or should you go?
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