Houses, Ghosts & Goblins
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 Ghosts, Goblins & Fun at Home
October is a great time to relax and have fun - decorating the house, trick-or-treating, candy and costumes for many, including our pets! Halloween is
a time to appreciate the community where we live, and all
the special events we have to enjoy all year round. Get ideas for community fun ...
 Home Safety and Fire Prevention
October is fire prevention month. The statistics aren't great but there's hope. The number of fires has
decreased with more focus on fire safety along with products that are
fire resistant. Smoke detectors are a big factor in reducing fires and
deaths related to fires.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to focus on
improvements to the products which cause the most fires and loss of
life. These products include home heating appliances, furniture, bedding
and clothing must now meet fire safety standards. Learn more about fire safety at home ...
Universal Design: Tips to Stay Home Forever
 With all the emphasis today on saving energy and going green, most
people aren't aware of another trend in home design. It's happening
but you might not notice unless you're learning about universal
design. With an aging population, the construction industry is paying a
lot of attention and so are manufacturers of home appliances.
Universal design refers to the design of products and the
home or "built environment" that is usable by all people, to the
degree possible, without the need for adaptation. Learn more ...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
 When you think about fall, you're likely to think about the beautiful
fall foliage in New England and wonder if you'll find the time to
take a leisurely drive through New York or New Hampshire. It's also a
time of year when we start to focus on the holidays and getting our
homes ready for guests during the holidays.
There are so many good reasons to perform seasonal home maintenance, so we've provided you with quick checklists to help you
remember all the details.
Get started, print your Fall Home Maintenance Checklists.
 Compact Florescent Light bulbs
Why are there so many different types of light bulbs? Are they all the same? Not really. Traditional,
incandescent light bulbs - as pictured on the left waste 90% of the energy
consumed producing heat, not light! Unless you intend to heat your home with light bulbs, it is time to change out your bulbs.
Learn about CFLs watching this fun video ...
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