Coal tar and other dangerous chemicals kill long-term water drinkers. Cancer is the usual diagnosis, which is usually induced by exposure to benzene. Where a person lives may be detrimental to their health. This is certainly the case with a man who lives on a piece of land currently being tested for dangerous chemicals from coal tar left behind from a former manufactured gas plant. Evidently, the gas came from various utility companies in the […]

The recent Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to focus on keeping children safe and secure in car seats. Parents need to review the type of car seat used as their child grows. Kids should ride in the back seat until they are 12 years old, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Using the correct car seat, seat belt, and having adequate insurance for all your passengers is the proper way to safeguard […]

When flooring looks awful, the value of the house is not reaching its full potential. Try upgrading the flooring to net more dollars when selling. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors shows the amount of homes being sold in Florida, California, Illinois, New York, and Texas continues to put downward pressure on sales prices in those states. What if new flooring could make a difference in how a home is shown and […]

The third week of October is National Teen Driver Safety Week. Teen driving injuries and deaths are a tragic reality in Florida and nationwide. Parents are a big part of the solution and should help their teen after he or she finishes the driver’s education course. Moms, dads, and even older siblings can ride along with the teen to help them make smart decisions. Studies show that teens living in households with driving rules and […]

Many people do not put much time into planning for their future care. Without long-term care in place later in life things may be very difficult. “Long-term care is an issue many Americans want to shove under the rug,” explained Evan Tunis, president and CEO of Nextexitretirement.com. “It is one of those things no one really wants to confront when they are younger and in relative good health. The thing is, with each passing year […]

Areas with solution channels and sinkholes are ripe for contaminated water. This town found that out the hard way. “When small town America discovers they have a contaminated water problem, nine times out of ten, no one really knows what to do about it,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “People are left hanging, wondering about their water and authorities are struggling […]

Areas with solution channels and sinkholes are ripe for contaminated water. This town found that out the hard way. “When small town America discovers they have a contaminated water problem, nine times out of ten, no one really knows what to do about it,” said Larry Wardell, who writes for H2olabs.com, a provider of water distiller systems that provide truly pure distilled water. “People are left hanging, wondering about their water and authorities are struggling […]

The rainy season still continues in Florida in late summer and early fall. For the state’s residents, individuals cannot let their guard down until almost Thanksgiving when the hurricane season is officially over. The chance for flooding currently remains as the state gets drenched day after day by the typical showers brought on by the humidity. “As the ground continues to be saturated, some homeowners’ properties cannot hold the inches of rain that happen daily,” […]

It is not rocket science that the right flooring in a home will improve its ambience and resale value. “While you may well have great ideas for your home, you might be stumped when it comes to knowing what kind of flooring is right for you,” said Dean Dupre, who owns Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. “Honestly, just dive right in and go see for yourself what a terrific […]

Orlando, Fla. – With the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean waters heating up dramatically, the 2011 hurricane season is now fully underway. Many homeowners should take the time to review their insurer’s hurricane policy even if they are not in an evacuation zone. Homeowners need to look at their hurricane deductible to make sure that the deductible amount is still affordable. Normal home insurance deductibles are a flat amount, whereas hurricane deductibles are a […]