The pandemic has caused supply chain issues and shortages in a number of different industries, from air conditioners and kitchen appliances to cars, computer chips and lumber. Due to worker shortages, overwhelmed ports, and resource demands, many products that are typically readily available have become hard to find. Investment bank Raymond James anticipates that these […]
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Kendra Wilkinson Takes on the Los Angeles Real-Estate Market in new Series
Kendra Wilkinson, reality TV star and former resident of the iconic Playboy mansion, will take on a new career as a freshly minted real estate agent in the exclusive discovery+ series, Kendra Sells Hollywood. Available to stream on Discovery+ beginning Wednesday, Nov. 17, the six-part docuseries will follow the model and best-selling author as she […]
How to keep your Home Warm AND Safe this Winter
October is Fire Prevention Month. The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness and help ensure your home and family is protected. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Today, we celebrate […]
Simple Ways you can Improve your Home Energy Efficiency
The simplest and best way to improve the energy efficiency of your home is to draftproof your house by finding and sealing any air leaks, especially those around windows and doors. Below is an easy checklist to get you going. Start by closing all your doors and windows, turning off the heating/cooling system, and turning […]
How to Keep Your Safety Goggles from Fogging Up
Whenever you use power tools, particularly ones that create a lot of dust, it’s really important to always wear safety glasses and a dust mask. The only problem is, when you wear them in combination, exhaling can cause the glasses to fog up to the point where it’s hard to see out of them. A […]
October is Fire Safety Month: Are You Ready for a Fire
Test and Change Smoke and CO2 Detector Batteries These vital safety devices don’t do much if they aren’t charged and connected, so test both your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors regularly. Stock up on those AA batteries and get it done. Earplugs required. You should do the same for your carbon monoxide detector, especially if […]
Home Prices may see “Big Declines” in the coming years
Despite four straight months of record-breaking increases, Yahoo Finance reports that home prices could end up reversing course in the next few years, according to at least one expert. “There is a chance that we will see big declines in coming years,” Yale Professor of Economics Robert J. Shiller said on Yahoo Finance Live. “I […]
10 DIY Fall Craft Kits from Etsy to Try This Season
Take a break from those screens and put your creative chops to the test with fun, fall-themed craft kits. We did our homework and rounded up our favorite craft kits sure to excite both kids and adults. These finds from HGTV.com cover all the crafting bases with painting, embroidering, floral arranging and even mosaic tiling. […]
Chrysanthemums: When to plant and how to grow Fall’s Favorite Flower
Fall is Mum (short for Chrysanthemum) season, but if you’re thinking about putting some of these beauties in your yard or planters for some show stopping autumn color, you need to know the 411 on when and how to grow Fall’s Favorite Flower. First, there are garden mums and florist mums, and the difference is […]