Televisions are a major cause of tipping-related injuries and fatalities, in addition to accidents involving just furniture (see Part 1). In fact, both TVs and furniture are involved in a startling 70% of tipping events. Let’s examine the significance of this issue and what you may do to address it. How Serious Are TV-Related Tipping […]
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How to Prevent Tipping-Related Injuries, Part 1
What does it mean to prioritize safety when choosing furnishings for your child’s bedroom? Well, for starters, it entails anchoring furniture to prevent the possibility of tipping. How dangerous is furniture tipping, and how can it be avoided? The solutions might surprise you. How Common Are Injuries & Deaths Caused by Furniture Tipping? Two children […]
Home Automation for Beginners: Setting Up Your X10 System
Whether you purchase an X10 Home Automation or Homes Security Bundle from x10.com or design your own system using various components, the same basic setup steps will apply. Step 1: Know How It Works As you set up your X10 system, it will probably be helpful to understand the basics of how the components work […]
Properly Caring for Your Septic System
Proper septic system maintenance can be simple and inexpensive when you follow the tips provided below. There are four primary components which make up septic system maintenance: (1) routine inspection and pumping, (2) wise water usage, (3) proper waste disposal, and (4) septic drainfield upkeep. 1. Routine Inspection & Pumping A septic service expert should […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Late Spring To-Do List
If your life revolves around swimming pools like ours does, summer is officially prime pool season, which makes the official title of what most people call “spring” become the “getting-ready-for-pool-season” season. Wow, that was a mouthful. But you get the idea. If you’re serious about getting your outdoor space ready for the main event but […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Mid-Spring To-Do List
Once the summer is underway, you want to be able to enjoy your backyard swimming pool and invite others to do the same. Allowing for that actually starts before then, back in the spring. In our previous post in this series, we took a look at 3 sets of preparation steps which we recommend you […]
Getting Your Outdoor Oasis Ready for Summer Fun: Early Spring To-Do List
Many of us have an extra spring in our steps as the sun starts smiling at us a little more and everything starts promising to turn green and colorful again, letting us know that our favorite season is on its way! (That season, of course, is swimming pool season!) While the tasks appropriate for late […]
Pool Party Planning for Beginners
Maybe you love the idea of hosting a pool party, but you’re not the greatest about the details. We’ve already given you a couple ideas when it comes to themes, and now we’re going to get into a little more nitty gritty as far as the how-to part. Because a pool party is by its […]
Getting Started with Backyard Gardening
Your swimming pool offers a sense of solace in your backyard space, making it a much more attractive and refreshing place. However, we realize that you can’t spend all your time immersed in its waters – but what else can you do while you’re delighting in the amazing ambiance you’ve already begun to create?! If […]
The Importance of Nurturing Curiosity in Children, Part 4
Now that we’ve established how crucial curiosity development is for children (see Parts 1, 2 & 3), the question remains, how do we encourage kids to grow in this vital skill? In this final article in our series, we’ll take a look at some ways you can nurture curiosity in the children who are within […]