June marks National Pet Preparedness Month. Hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme heat and unexpected weather patterns bring unique risks to our four-legged family members. So, how can pet parents keep their furry family members safe? Healthy Paws Pet Insurance - the #1 customer-rated provider of insurance for dogs and cats –shares natural disaster checklist for pet parents. Pet Parent Checklist for Natural Disasters Have the proper ID: Pets should be microchipped AND have an ID tag on their collar. Post a “Pet Inside” safety sticker on your front door or window to alert first responders to the presence of a pet in the house. Stock up on survival gear: Create an emergency kit. Know where to go: disaster shelters may not be able to shelter pets. Scout … [Read more...]
While You’re Playing Fortnite, Fraudsters Are Looking to Play You
Have you played Fortnite yet? If you haven’t, you probably know someone who has as the game’s popularity has exploded in recent months, attracting celebrities, professional athletes, and gamers of all ages. Unfortunately, Fortnite’s mass appeal is attracting hackers and scammers too. Players and parents need to pay attention in order reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud. Part of the game’s attraction is that it’s free and available to players across multiple video game consoles, PCs, and mobile phones. The Hunger Games-like world of Fortnite allows players to showcase their creativity while playing. However, scammers are also getting creative. Fortnite creator Epic Games recently warned about the most common Fornite scam on its Twitter account for players: “Say NO … [Read more...]
Bedroom Design “Rules” to Challenge and Break
Following the rules can make a room beautiful, but it might not leave you with the feeling or the ‘wow’ factor you’re looking for. Sometimes, to get the effect you want, you have to challenge or even break a few rules. You’ll be left with a bedroom you love that’s imprinted with your unique personality. Leave the Headboard Behind Traditionally, the bed is the focal point of the bedroom. The popularity of minimalism leaves many people eliminating this traditional furniture piece. For example, a wall covered in reclaimed wood doesn’t need anything more than the bed to make a stunning focal point. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box with this one. Oversized artwork, reclaimed doors, or garden art can also adorn the wall above the bed. With the wall as a focal point, try to keep … [Read more...]
Use Timber Floor Polishing for A Better Home
Timber floor polishing can be done in many ways and few among them are the standard method of sanding. The Process Goes This Way: When you choose the standard way of sanding then your floor must undergo two or three cuts. One should take a coarse paper, a medium paper, and a fine paper to smoothen the floor. Professionals will always pick the right paper for your floor. The coarse and medium papers will help you get the chatter parts away from the floor. The smoothening paper will help you get the floor polished in a nicer way. When you touch the floor, it will be soft. Check for Ambiance and Installations When you are building a new home or renovating your old home, at some stage of the construction you will need to choose the basic flooring of your house. What flooring … [Read more...]
How to Create Privacy in Your Own Backyard
Whether you live in a wide-open suburb or close-quartered city neighborhood, enjoying your outdoor space while still having a sense of privacy can be a challenge. Creating quiet, cozy spaces that block or obscure views requires a little imagination, but can provide a lot of comforts while allowing you to express some personal style. The Basics of Privacy in the Garden Fencing and hedges are the obvious solutions to outdoor privacy. If all you want is to hide an area from view, a simple solid fence or some densely planted shrubbery is all you need. You don’t have stop there, of course. If you are looking for solitude, you’ll want to use the space. Put a little personal touch on the landscape for you to enjoy. Hard Fencing Fencing is available in every conceivable style and can be … [Read more...]
Teeth Health Basics: How to Tell if You Need Braces
A beautiful smile is one of the assets that most people notice first. It can light up your entire face. The health of your teeth is the most important aspect of a gorgeous smile, but don’t forget to take care of small imperfections too. All it takes to determine whether you need braces is an appointment with your dentist or orthodontist. You might need braces if you have one of the following problems. You have overbite or underbite Statistics show that more and more people in Australia are getting braces as adults. Some of them wore braces already in childhood, while others are only trying to correct their teeth for the first time. Overbite and underbite are some of the most common issues that warrant braces. When we talk about bite, we refer to the way your lower and upper teeth … [Read more...]
