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4 Dangerous American Pests that Can Be a Threat to Home Security

4 Dangerous American Pests that Can Be a Threat to Home SecurityA number of pests are threats to your health, while others are a threat to your home’s integrity with secondary impact on your health. We’re not talking about termites whose damage affects your home’s value and can leave a door vulnerable to being kicked in. Instead, we’re looking at the pests that pose the greatest risk to your health and home. Here are four dangerous American pests that can be... ❯❯❯

5 Property Tax Exemptions that You Might Not Be Aware Of

We all know that every dollar counts, especially when saving up for a home security system. Use this tax season to maximize your tax credits, deductions, and exemptions to increase your savings. We listed a few property tax rules that may help lower this year’s tax bill. Senior Tax Exemption Please note that all tax rules vary by state and county, so check your county’s assessor’s office for... ❯❯❯

Tips to Keeping your Home Secure

Tips to Keeping your Home SecureA report from the Office for National Statistics put the number of burglaries recorded in England between July 2015 and June 2016 at 398,401. You definitely do not want your home to be part of these statistics. Unfortunately, burglaries are all too common in the UK. The security of your home is important not just for your peace of mind but also when selling your home. I mean, who would want to... ❯❯❯

Protecting Your Family Jewels

When you and the family are working on beefing up home security, you probably have good reason to. Likely you are familiar with the fantastic offerings from Blue Nile. If you have made use of Blue Nile’s new partnership with Groupon, you’ve been privy to discounts like 40% off the entire product line up, and even straight cash discounts like $20 off of your order. But no matter how good of a... ❯❯❯

Have a Better Travel Experience with Peer-to-Peer Renting

Over the years, how many hotels have you stayed at? It’s likely to be a handful, or several dozen. And chances are if you’ve seen at one, you’ve seen them all. For travellers looking for new adventures, hotels and locations through travel agencies don’t really cut it. There’s just not enough personalization and the accommodations are too typical, predictable and downright expensive. Peer-to-peer... ❯❯❯

3 Common pitfalls of home insulation

3 Common pitfalls of home insulationHome insulation is something that everyone is more aware about in the past few years. The truth is that we can save a lot of money on a monthly basis if we take care of the insulation in our homes. This is especially true for people who happen to live in environments where it gets very hot in the summer and/or very cold in the winter. Insulation is what stops the heat from going outside of your... ❯❯❯

You Are At Risk Of A Break-in: Here's What To Do About It

You Are At Risk Of A Break-in: Here's What To Do About ItThanks to the invention of the deadbolt back in the 1960s, the number of burglaries from US homes started to decline. By 2005, most American homes had installed sophisticated electronic security systems to deter criminals. And the number of burglaries continued to fall. Now though, as a nation, we have reached a plateau. These days the number of home burglaries is hovering around 1.5 million a... ❯❯❯

How to De-Ice Your Driveway in 15 Minutes?

How to De-Ice Your Driveway in 15 Minutes?Did you know that winter brings an increase in heart attacks? Why? Because people must remove snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. Many do so the traditional way by shoveling snow. And that is the cause of too many heart attacks. Clearing driveways and sidewalks it hard work. Furthermore, most people do not prepare physically for the task. Who would pump iron in a gym to prepare for a... ❯❯❯

What you need to know about solar installation services

What you need to know about solar installation servicesIf you want to save a ton of money on your utility bills each year, getting solar panels installed on your home can help you do exactly that. These panels will make your home much more energy-efficient while saving you thousands of dollars over the coming years. It is very important that you take the time to learn everything you need to know about these installation services so you can make the... ❯❯❯

Simple Tips for Busy Moms: How to Get Rid of the Most Common Stains

Being a mom and taking care of stains will unfortunately go hand in hand. That cute little outfit you put together for your boy this morning will probably come back home in the evening covered in mud, grass, food stains or all three of those. Some stain varieties are notoriously known for being stubborn. We’re all aware of the fact that if such stains aren’t tackled immediately, they can become... ❯❯❯