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Preparing Your Home For Fall and Winter

by Jennifer | No Comments Friday, November 18, 2011

It’s that wonderful time of year again! The leaves are turning, the weather is becoming more pleasing, and it’s time to get your home ready for the upcoming changes to keep your home safe and comfortable. Here are a few tips that will make your home life (and wallet) a lot easier as the seasonal transformation takes place.

Open Your Windows During Comfortable Temperatures.

It will save you a lot of money on your electric bill, and the natural smells of fall will create a great atmosphere.

Close Vents In Rooms That Aren’t Used Regularly.

That guest room that gets used only every few months is wasting energy when you keep the temperature in there the same as the rest of the house. Close the door and the vents, so that when you have the heater on it is only going to parts of your home that you use most often.

Changing Your Air Filters.

It’s always a good thing to replace your air filters at least a few times a year, but when the weather cools down and you start using your heater, dirty filters will create an unpleasant and musty smell throughout your home.

Have Your Furnace Inspected Before Use.

Inspection of your furnace is especially important as a safety precaution, since it has not been used in a long time. You want to make sure it is fully functional and everything is in place.

Check For Leaks On Windows And Doors.

You can use incense to check for leaks. Simply light the incense and hold it up to the area you want to check, and have someone stand outside and make sure no smoke is coming out. Consult a professional at a hardware store about how to fix the leak if you find one.

Make Sure Your Fireplace Is Clean.

Have your fireplace inspected by a professional to make sure it is ready to use before you light it up to avoid any potentially dangerous mishaps.

For more great tips on getting your home ready, Try 6 Green Tips To Prepare Your Home for Autumn, or 5 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Winter.

Preventing Breast Cancer

by Jennifer | No Comments Monday, October 17, 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As members of Cleaning For A Reason, a foundation that we work with to provide free cleanings for cancer patients, this month means a lot to us. So in honor of those affected by this devastating cancer, we wanted to share some information with you on preventative measures that can be taken to reduce the risk.

Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet to keep your BMI below 25.

Obesity is a major contributor in many life-threatening ailments, and breast cancer is no exception.

Limit Alcohol Consumption.

Having more than one drink every day will increase your risk by 20-25%.

Load Up On Your Vitamins.

A good multivitamin taken daily will help fill the need for vitamins you may not be getting through nutrition. Make sure what you are taking contains Vitamins D & E, and Omega-6.

Limit Wearing A Bra.

In a study Explained Here, it expresses a statistical theory that women who wear a bra 24 hours a day have a 3 in 4 chance of developing breast cancer. Women who rarely or never wear bras have a 1 in 168 chance. While this theory is not considered valid by The American Cancer Society, it is also not deemed an improbable factor. So why take the chance if you don’t always have to?

Buy Organic As Much As Possible.

It’s ok if you can’t buy organic 100% of the time, but consider it as much as you can. Especially with milk. Hormones in regular milk can have many negative consequences on the body. Be sure and wash inorganic produce as thoroughly as possible to remove any pesticides.

For more tips on reducing the risk of breast cancer, click here.

Areas Serviced Through Groupon

by admin | No Comments Tuesday, January 19, 2010

 There are alot of towns in the Metroplex, so if you are not listed but are near a town that is you are probably in the service area, you can email me at [email protected] to confirm.  Thank you!

Wylie