Falls that occur in the home cause more than 5 million injuries every year. Most falls that occur in the home are non-fatal, though many result in serious injuries. And some falls in the home do result in death. Falls,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Bob’s Blog’ Category
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Was Your Home Among the Hunted This Christmas?
It’s a long-standing Christmas tradition in America: bundling up the family, trundling them into the car, and going on the hunt. And for what are these families hunting? Spectacular Christmas light displays! It’s a tradition that’s been ongoing for decades…. Read More
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Is Your Garage Pet-Safe?
Untidy, disorganized garages can be dangerous places for people. But even a neat and orderly garage can be a dangerous place for a pet. Most people don’t keep their pets in the garage. But it’s not uncommon for a pet… Read More
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Is Your Garage Safe? Why Not Check and See?
According to the Home Safety Council, more than 21 million injuries occur in the home each year – injuries severe enough to require medical attention. And a disproportionate number of those injuries occur within garages. That’s because garages tend to… Read More
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Wondering What to Give to That Person Who Has Everything?
Do you have one of those people on your Christmas gift-shopping list? You know the type – one of those people who seem to have everything? Someone for whom you just don’t seem to be able to come up with… Read More
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250 Peoples’ Holiday Will Be Ruined Today – Or Worse
It’s true that the holiday season is the happiest time of year for most people. But an unfortunate counterbalance to that seasonal joy is that the holiday season is also a dangerous time of year. According to the Consumer Product… Read More
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Be Careful With Those Christmas Candles!
Are you planning to light some Christmas candles to help celebrate the holidays? You certainly won’t be alone. Using candles to add a warm and cheery celebratory glow to the holiday is a common practice in millions of households. But… Read More
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Not Sure What to do With Your ‘Blank Canvas’ Basement?
Have you been considering the possibility of having your basement renovated, but just not sure which direction you’d like to go with it? That’s understandable. One of the great benefits of a basement renovation is that you can do just… Read More
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Is Your Landscape Sprinkler System Ready for Winter?
It’s always kind of a relief when the summertime heat breaks, isn’t it? Most people enjoy the milder weather of fall. And another benefit of transitioning from blast-furnace heat to cool fall temperatures is that we need to use our… Read More
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Ugly Bathroom Payoff
Sometimes being bad can be good. The recent experience of a Canadian woman might be considered proof positive of that seemingly conflicting statement. Not too long ago, there was a contest held in Canada. It was called the Ugliest Bathroom… Read More