Keeping your home safe isn’t easy and this is especially the case when you are going away on holiday or even when the festive period comes along. If you want to start doing everything you can to keep your home safe then there are a couple of things that you can do to try and […]
The Skill Of Preparing For The Unknown And Unlikely
There are lots of things that separate those that grew up poor and those that didn’t. Many people that grew up in lower middle-class or working class families will tell you, there is always a cautious attitude in their minds. They grew up knowing how precious food, clothing and warmth was and did their best […]
Protecting Your Property Against Disaster
Your home is likely to be the largest financial investment that you make during your entire lifetime. It will also house the majority of tangible items that you purchase along the way. So, it’s not all too surprising that you are going to want to start protecting your property against disaster. Here are just a […]
Kids Behind The Wheel – In the right gear! – Instilling Common Sense
As far as the skills we need to instill in our kids, common sense appears to be one of those things that are fleeting with every generation that comes by. Some people get frustrated at the fact that common sense isn’t taught in schools. This means that we have to look at ourselves, as parents, […]
Staying Safe On The Road
Driving is a privilege which many of us enjoy when we reach our late teens and early twenties and it can be a wonderful way to give us some freedom and independence in our lives. However, driving isn’t a walk in the park and it requires a lot of care, skill and caution if you […]
Worry A Little Less About The New Motorcycle In The Family
Whether it belongs to you, your partner, or an older child in the home, the introduction of a motorcycle is sure to raise some eyebrows. There’s no denying they’re exciting, but we all have some understanding that they can also be dangerous. Is the reputation that motorcycles have truly earned? Is there anything you can […]
The Deaths Of Unsung Workers Shouldn’t Be Skipped Over
From the very early days of sophisticated construction, the worker has always been the unsung hero. Look at the marvelous construction of the pyramids in Egypt, the bastion of art and literature that was Athens and the glory days of ancient Rome. All of these empires and breathtaking cities and architectural wonders were built by […]
Are You A Responsible Road User?
Driving is such a normal part of life, that we don’t always give it much thought. If you’re someone that picks up the keys in the morning and heads out to work, drives home, and then gets on with their evening, you’re not the only one. And you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with that? While […]
Getting To Grips With Insurance Coverage – Are You Covered?
Even the optimists among us understand the unpredictability of life. Many of us don’t like to dwell on the fact that life can throw curveballs without any prior warning, but the reality is that you never know what is going to happen. Hopefully, you’ll never have to make a claim, but if you have insurance […]
Walk This Way To Teach Kids About Pedestrian Safety
Parents can’t watch their children all of the time. There are occasions when they are free to do as they like. As long as they are old enough and responsible, it’s healthy for them to walk to school or the store. Kids grow up and deserve more independence with each passing day. Still, they aren’t […]
Toxic Home Syndrome – The Facts!
Home is where you spend lots of time. It is a space to relax and bring up your family. Have you heard of Toxic Home Syndrome? It is a syndrome comprising of a collection of illnesses and health conditions related to breathing in toxic air within our own homes. Toxic home syndrome has even been […]
The Often-Forgotten Elements To Home Safety
Keeping yourself and all of your family safe in the home is definitely something you want to make sure you get right, but it’s also likely to be the kind of thing which you find difficult to achieve in many ways. Most people struggle to know exactly how to make sure that they are keeping […]
A Four-Step Home Maintenance Checklist
It would be nice, wouldn’t it, if when we bought our home, we were buying “the complete package.” After all, they cost us enough money: can’t we just pay the cash and live a life of peace? Alas, it’s not the case. If our homes are going to be as good ten years down the […]
Telltale Signs You’re Inviting Burglars Into Your Home
Do you have this banner pinned up outside your home? ‘Burglars Welcome: Help Yourself To A Cup Of Tea (and whatever else you want).’ No, of course you don’t, unless you are way more hospitable than you should be. Still, you may be openly inviting burglars into your home, without even realising it. Consider the following, for […]