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Safely mount your flat-screen TV
September 21, 2009
YOUR NEW 46-inch flat-screen TV may be your pride and joy, but did you know it can also be a safety risk to something else precious in your life? Like other types of heavy furniture, improperly secured flat-screen TVs can tip over, crushing, injuring and even killing small children.
Between 2000 and 2006, the most recent data available, 180 Americans died beneath fallen furniture, and 80 percent of the deaths involved children younger than 10, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Thousands more adults and children are injured by fallen furniture each year. The problem is so serious, that the CPSC ranks danger from tipping furniture and TVs among its top five hidden home hazards.
Each year, injuries suffered beneath fallen furniture and TVs send an average of 15,000 children younger than 18 to the emergency room, according to a recent study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
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An alternative to vacation spending
September 21, 2009
INSTEAD OF spending on pricey vacations, more Americans are turning to money-saving alternatives in their own backyards. » Full Story
Avoid common mistakes when the heat goes out
September 21, 2009
THE PHRASE “you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone” can apply to many things in life, but it’s particularly relevant when the heat goes out on the coldest... » Full Story
Best to plan painting projects ahead
September 21, 2009
FROM MEMORIAL Day to October is the busiest painting time of the year. Homeowners, apartment dwellers and condo renters get the itch to renovate and repaint while the weather is still pleasant. » Full Story
Budget-friendly lighting methods
September 21, 2009
IF THE mortgage crisis has you staying put for a few more years, there’s an easy way to enhance your home’s decor while adding value. » Full Story
Customers seek quality, service and affordability with designs
September 21, 2009
By KAY SEDGMER, Times Leader Staff WriterWHEN TIMES get tough, people stay close to home. And when they are at home, they want to have the best they can afford. » Full Story
Easy bath improvements for the not-so-handy
September 21, 2009
TIRED OF your boring bathroom, but don’t think you have the home improvement skills to update it? Stop doubting yourself and make some quick and easy changes that will dramatically improve the... » Full Story
Fall a perfect time for outside work
September 21, 2009
By MIKE HUGHES, Times Leader Staff WriterWHEN MOST people think of lawn care, they envision pushing a lawn mower around their property while sweating in the hot summer son. » Full Story
Get creative with landscaping ideas
September 21, 2009
By MICHAEL SCHULER, Times Leader Staff WriterIMPROVING ONE’S landscape can be easier than you think with a little creativity and time. » Full Story
Get your garage organized
September 21, 2009
AFTER A long summer your garage probably is a mess! If you’re like most homeowners, your garage has become a “catch all” for things that don’t have places in the... » Full Story
Give your kitchen an edge
September 21, 2009
A PLACE for everything and everything in its place. This seems like a lofty goal for many homeowners, but with a few kitchen storage accessories and some insightful tips, this goal is easy to achieve. » Full Story
Grown-up ideas on how to re-feather empty nest
September 21, 2009
YOU’RE PROUD that he made it through four years of college. You couldn’t be more thrilled that she landed her dream job, even if it’s in a city 1,000 miles from home. » Full Story
Less drafts, more cash
September 21, 2009
WINTER’S CHILL is supposed to take place outdoors, but too often drafty attics, fireplaces, windows and open vents let cold air into your home. » Full Story
Safely mount your flat-screen TV
September 21, 2009
YOUR NEW 46-inch flat-screen TV may be your pride and joy, but did you know it can also be a safety risk to something else precious in your life? Like other types of heavy furniture, improperly... » Full Story
Simple tips to help improve air quality
September 21, 2009
SUMMER HAS slipped away, but that doesn’t mean seasonal allergies have gone with it. » Full Story
Solutions to help you outsmart Mother Nature
September 21, 2009
PROTECTING YOUR home means you’re pitted in a constant struggle against the forces of nature. Products and improvements that help you beat the weather are a smart investment. » Full Story
Tips for keeping up Fall landscape
September 21, 2009
AS THE crisp fall air ushers in a new season, many gardeners may be left wondering: what now? Garden experts from across the country weighed in with their tips on the best things you can do this fal... » Full Story
Wood, gas fireplaces will help offset heating costs
September 21, 2009
By MIKE HUGHES, Times Leader Staff WriterPeople are always looking for a way to save money when it comes to winter heating costs because electric and gas furnaces don’t lend... » Full Story