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Older homes have charm that many newer residences do not. However, they’re often not as energy-efficient as they could be. Here are seven tips to help you make your old house more environmentally friendly and less costly, too.

Make Your Doors and Windows Energy-Efficient

Windows and doors are one place...

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), credit card fraud is the most commonly perpetrated type of fraud, totalling $149 million in losses in the year 2020 alone. Because of this frequency, it’s important for businesses to protect themselves. Here are some tips on avoiding credit card fraud.

Most jobs, no matter their nature, can be physically and mentally tiring. Whether you spend most of your time at a desk or on your feet, it’s important to take the occasional breather and do some stretches to stay limber and destress yourself. According to the National Center...

The most common accident in restaurant kitchens are cuts – specifically, finger cuts. This can be costly for an employer due to medical expenses, employee time off of work, and increased workers compensation premiums. Reduce the likelihood of finger cuts occurring at your restaurant by implementing a plan...

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels shouldn’t be inspected, but replaced. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, FPE Stab-Lok residential circuit breakers may fail to trip properly with overload and short-circuiting. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) standards require that breakers trip, or shut off the current,...

Extreme weather events are becoming more common across the United States. These events can be a threat to your home and its inhabitants if you don’t take precautions. Follow these nine essential tips to stay safe and minimize the risk of danger to your residence when bad weather strikes.

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With more people working remotely these days, having a home office conducive to productivity is vital. Even if you only work from home some of the time, you can use the suggestions below to make your office as welcoming as the rest of your residence.

Create a Dedicated Workspace

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As a business owner with a lot on your plate, it’s easy to neglect or procrastinate small tasks. While some tasks (like cleaning your gutters) may seem insignificant, they are still important to perform. Such infrastructural upkeep is necessary to maintain day-to-day operations without interruption for repairs. After all,...

Did you know that in 2019, there were 8,110 cases of cuts and lacerations in full-service restaurants that resulted in days away from work? There’s no doubt that there are risks in commercial kitchens when the proper precautions are not followed.

One of the most effective ways...

Did you know restaurants use roughly 5-7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings? The combination of energy used for cooking, ventilation and refrigeration make restaurants energy-intensive operations; however, there are ways to cut back on energy costs and save your restaurant money. According to...