Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of […]
Disney Plus: Everything you need to know about Disney’s new ad-free streaming service
Disney Plus is the on-demand, ad-free streaming service that Disney fans have been waiting for. On the first day of its launch, more than 10 million people signed up. It’s now live and available to stream. The streaming service costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year after a seven-day free trial. Subscribers will be able to enjoy TV and series […]
4-Day Workweek Boosted Workers’ Productivity By 40%, Microsoft Japan Says
Workers at Microsoft Japan enjoyed an enviable perk this summer: working four days a week, enjoying a three-day weekend — and getting their normal, five-day paycheck. The result, the company says, was a productivity boost of 40%. Microsoft Japan says it became more efficient in several areas, including lower electricity costs, which fell by 23%. And […]
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Want To Save Money? Buy Your Groceries More Often.
Sam Marvin remembers walking to the farmers market with his grandmother every day as a child. When they got back home, she would begin cooking dinner for the family. “And the next morning, we would get up, and me and my grandma would do the exact same thing, over and over,” said Marvin, a Los […]
Don’t Let It All Go Up in Smoke: Fireplace Care
When the temperatures finally begin to drop again, you can know your fireplace is ready to go, whether it be a gas insert or a traditional fireplace, with these tips on annual maintenance. Considering the risks involved when heating systems are neglected – and the benefits of having them properly maintained – it is wise […]
Workplace Communication Styles for Small Businesses
To say that good communication in the workplace affects the financial bottom line is a serious understatement. In a recent survey of 400 companies with 100,000+ employees, the average estimated loss per company from poor internal communications was $62.4 million.1 The communication challenges facing small businesses with smaller teams may not be as complex or costly […]
Prevent Care Theft with These Tips
Vehicle Theft Prevention Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. But what would happen if your vehicle suddenly disappeared? Over 770,000 drivers fall victim to this costly crime each year. Reducing Motor Vehicle Theft In 2017, more than three-quarters of a million […]
Be Prepared: National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Is your family prepared? Make A Plan Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar […]
Labor Day Travel Tips
For many Americans, the Labor Day holiday evokes thoughts of barbeque, beaches and the last hurrahs of summer. It’s always one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year, and this year it may be even more hectic than usual. Thanks to lower fares, Airlines for America expects 15.6 million passengers to travel from Aug. […]