"Our Blog" Archives

Recently, the Star Ledger wrote a piece entitled “Impose serious penalties for cell phone use while driving: Editorial” highlighting the effects of distracted driving in the State of NJ. They cited a couple of extreme examples where distracted driving led to loss of life and property damage.  Clearly not enough is being done to prevent distracted driving. The article calls for greater fines equivalent to the penalties that drivers would receive for driving drunk. Blame has been placed on legislation as well as our current culture of driving.

Helmethub creates solar-powered helmet dispensers to support city biking programs.  Users will be able to rent the helmets and return them at the end of their trip. The hubs also display how many helmets are available and where one could get more. These could be helpful in New York that has the bike sharing program … More

Water leakage is common and can end up causing major damage. Here’s what you should do if youfind yourself knee-deep in water in your home.

Plastic bags can either be a nuisance or turned into cool crafts.

The usage of aspirin for headaches has gone down over the years because people have opted to use other medicines to ail their pains. Also, aspirin is said to damage the stomach lining. Aspirin does not have to be consumed to be useful. Check out these alternative uses. 1.       Acne Treatment 2.       Treatment for Insect … More

Have your ever looked inside your air conditioner? It’s probably clogged with dirt, mold and pollen. If you have allergies, this can cause it to get worse.  Thankfully, you can clean your vents and coils with soap and water. You don’t need any expensive cleaning equipment or solutions.

5 pm. You shut down your computer and breathe a sigh of relief. Finally your vacation week has arrived! Whether you’re headed off to a tropical island in the middle of nowhere or you’re heading down the shore, don’t forget to protect your home while you’re gone. First, you want to make sure that everything … More

An engagement can be one of the most exhilarating times in a couple’s life. It’s easy to get

carried away imagining what the future will bring, and easier still to forget about the

practical, more mundane things, such as combining your homes, your finances – and your

safety nets. For as little glamour as it possesses, insurance is necessary for couples who have

recently acquired an expensive engagement ring or wedding gifts.

Houzz.com is one of the latest design websites with tons of photographs on ideas for the inside and outside of your home. Here’s some samples from their landscape design slideshow Contemporary Landscape by Sterling Landscape Architects & Designers SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction Traditional Landscape by Mercer Island Specialty Contractors Shepherd Stoneworks Contemporary Landscape by … More

Want to try something different in your backyard this year? How about a water garden? One of the best Garden Supply store’s in NJ is Fairfield Garden Center. They have some great tips on their website on how to get started with this garden. Their tips include: ·         Picking the right types of plants for … More