Fireplace safety: Where there’s soot, there may soon be fire
Professional chimney sweeps say any soot deposits more than a quarter-inch thick present a fire hazard. The soot, called creosote, is one of the top…
Month: December 2021
10 ways to put safety at the top of your holiday list
If you consider winter heating, overloaded electrical circuits and flammable decorations, you’ll understand why December is prime time for home fires….
How you can reduce your electricity bills this holiday season
While the temperatures drop and the days shorten, many people are busy decorating trees and their homes with Christmas lights and elaborate decorations….
Tax changes offer big benefits for families
Tax season is still some weeks away, but with a large number of changes coming into effect this year, it’s smart to plan ahead. Various COVID-19 stimulus…
Spreading your wings: Preparing to live on your own
For many young adults, moving out of their parents’ home is both exciting and stressful. Fortunately, proper preparation and sound financial planning can…
Supply chain woes hit small businesses
Supply chain issues have caused problems for companies big and small. This October, at least 60 cargo ships idled off the California coast, waiting for…
Smart TVs offer savvy advertising channels for small businesses
We’ve got apps on our phones, apps on our computers, and now, we even have apps on our televisions. And if there’s an app, there may be a business…
How Star Wars revolutionized toys, merchandising and film
While 2021 won’t see a new Star Wars film on the silver screen, that galaxy far, far away will still have a huge impact on the holidays. Indeed, Star Wars…
Behemoths of the sea: Container ships reach staggering sizes
Gaze upon an ocean and you’ll see breaking waves and soaring seabirds. You might also catch sight of cargo container ships plying the seas. Container…
Global seaborne shipping carries vast quantity of goods
If you have seen empty shelves at your local stores in the last few months, that might be because of the traffic jam in ocean shipping, which is…