Many businesses these days have water coolers or drinking stations on hand. The water in those stations and coolers may be contaminated. “It’s rather ironic that in the desire to avoid drinking contaminated tap water, we are OK with drinking water out of a drinking station or cooler at work. Unfortunately, most often, the water in those bottles is just tap water, which rather defeats the purpose of trying to drink healthy water,” said Larry […]

Contesting a will is not easy, but may sometimes be necessary to preserve the proper distribution of an estate. A person may be able to contest their loved one’s will if the person has good reason to believe that it is invalid. Contesting a will is a process that is based on a person’s firm belief that something is wrong with his or her loved one’s will or in the manner in which it was […]

Arsenic is present in far more things than many may realize. It is even in drinking water. “Many people have no idea that the food they eat, tobacco they smoke, the laundry detergent they use and the seafood they consume contains arsenic. Shockingly, our drinking water may also have naturally occurring arsenic present. Something you don’t want to be drinking on a long-term basis, if at all, since it’s known to cause kidney problems, vomiting, […]

If people do not like something in their houses, they can change it. Versatility in flooring is a real bonus. “Living in the 21st century is exciting for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is you can do just about anything you want in your house with just about any component. Flooring choices are so varied, it’s almost overwhelming at times trying to choose what will work in your home,” said Dean […]

Although I am not going anywhere, as summer rolls along, visions of distant lands dance in my head. However, that vision is marred by long lines at the airports – getting your luggage checked, getting into a plane with carry-on bags and no overhead place, and finally the immigration and customs line ups. This year, for a fee, the government and even some airlines are helping to ease that pain. The U.S. government (and some […]

Figure out a budget for the work and how the tile will be laid down before tackling tile installation. This ultimately affects a project’s price. “You might not know this, but the kind of installation a flooring contractor does impacts on the overall price of the job. But, don’t shop your job by price alone. Find out what type of installation will be done. This affects the tile’s ability to stand up to wear and […]

Overuse of the health care system may not be the reason health care costs are so high. It may be because each individual treatment is expensive. “That might sound like a difference without a distinction,” said Clelland Green, RHU, and president of Benepath, Pennsylvania. “But, there actually is a difference and it has to do with many factors, including the blending or consolidation of hospitals into chains.” Health care costs are far more expensive in […]

When considering personal bankruptcy, most people consider Chapter 13 and, even more so, Chapter 7. But there is another popular chapter, too: Chapter 11. “Although originally intended for businesses, individuals can be required to file for this chapter if their debt exceeds the limits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy,” said Reginald Osenton of Osenton Law Offices in Brandon, Florida. Currently, the limits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy are $1,081,500 for secured debt and $360,525 for unsecured debt. […]

Be aware of how home tap water is tested. It will reveal what contaminants are in the water. It’s always a smart move to find out what the family is really drinking when it pours a glass of water from the kitchen or bathroom sink. While the water may look good, smell OK and taste OK, unfortunately, this does not guarantee that it is OK. In addition, even with low levels of what the government […]

Tripping and falling might seem like just another hump in the day. But over the course of the next week or so, it may manifest as a much more serious injury. “Who hasn’t fallen at one time or another, picked themselves up, dusted off their hands and clothing, made a small joke and got on with their day? It’s easy to do. You maybe miss a step on the way up or down a flight […]