Neat Site: Federal Citizen Information Center
Today’s neat site is a handy one to bookmark. The Federal Citizen Information Center offers free pdf files and publications about a variety of topics including cars, computers, education, health, housing, money, travel and more.
It’s basically an online library for a variety of consumer information published by federal government agencies (IRS, FDA, FTC and so [...]
How Doing a Home Inventory Can Save You $$$!
Ok, it sounds a little like a sales pitch…but honestly, it is the best advice we can pass on to you.
So how does having a complete home inventory list save you money?
Think of your living room. Can you name all your possessions in that room? What about the brand names and serial numbers of your [...]
Pets and Disaster Preparedness
With over 358 million pets in the United States, it is important to consider pets when thinking of disaster preparedness on a national scale.
After Hurricane Katrina, for instance, over 15,000 companion animals were in need of rescue after being left behind, for there was no pet evacuation plan in place.
So, in order to ease the [...]
What Airlines Can Do
Earlier this week, AirTran Airlines employees kicked a Boston family off their flight because of their crying toddler.
It seems quite unfair but the real question is: does the pilot have the authority to do this?
The answer is yes. The pilot is responsible for the safety of his/her staff and the safety of the hundreds of [...]
Podcast: Cleanup Tips After a Fire
Nothing is harder to clean than water, smoke and soot damage after a fire.
Most hire professionals to do this dirty work but in case you need to do some cleaning on your own, here are some water damage and soot cleanup tips from Greg Kistler, a Servpro cleanup and restoration specialist for South [...]
Neat Site: Nolo
Ever wish you could make sense of legal jargon or better navigate legal issues?
Well today’s neat site, Nolo.com, offers free tips and do-it-yourself solutions on most legal matters including property and money, rights and disputes, estate planning, family law and more.
Nolo.com
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New Passport Requirements
Starting today, Jan. 23, 2007, everybody, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and other countries (including Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean) must present a valid passport. (Kids will need one too!)
How to apply for a passport
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Improve Your Gas Mileage
Car maintenance isn’t only important for preventing car accidents and car fires, it also helps improve your gas mileage.
Three important maintenance tips include:
Keeping your tires properly inflated and aligned. (Important for preventing car accidents, too - especially in winter!)
Following the speed limit: gas mileage tends to drop at speeds over 60 mph.
Keeping your engine properly [...]
Do you shop at T.J. Maxx, Homegoods or Marshalls?
If so, your personal information may be at risk.
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, TJX, a retailing company that operates more than 2,500 stores (including those listed above), reported that an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems had compromised personal information of its customers dating as far as back as 2003.
To learn more about the [...]
Podcast: Dealing with Water Damage
Homeowners are 26 times more likely to experience a flood than a fire, according to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America.
So, in the instance that your home experiences some water damage (which it probably will!), here are some water damage and mold tips from Greg Kistler, a Servpro cleanup and restoration specialist for [...]