This Winter, Air Out Your House — Sparingly
Posted on 16. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
With colder weather at hand, you’ll be keeping your home closed more tightly. But avoid the energy-wasting practice of keeping a window cracked for ventilation.
Find Out if that Christmas Toy Is Safe
Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Many potential Christmas toys bear unwanted gifts — in the form of lead, cadmium, chlorine, arsenic, bromine and mercury. How do you know which are safe?
Even Your Pipes Need a Good Winter Jacket
Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It’s not too late to enjoy the benefits of better-insulated hot water pipes this winter. A $20 investment an an hour of work can save you money all year long.
Safeguard Your Pets this Holiday Season
Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Holiday decorations add warmth to the home this time of year, but they also pose a risk to your family pets. Here are some ways to keep your holiday pet-safe.
Save Money and Energy with Online Payments
Posted on 10. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Save stamps, driving — and late fees — with online bill payments. It’s a great way to manage your budget and the actual expense of paying your bills.
Don’t Flush Old Prescription Drugs
Posted on 09. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Scientists are increasingly concerned about the low levels of drugs turning up in watershed and marine life. Here’s what to do with leftover prescriptions.
Ask Your Gas Company About Budget Billing
Posted on 08. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
If your home is heated by gas, you know that winter means big monthly bills. Ask your utility about budget billing, which spreads your bill through the year.
Weekend Project: Donate Unused Toys Before Christmas
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
With less than three weeks before Christmas, this weekend would be a great time to work with your kids and thin out the underused toys cluttering their closets.
How to Recycle or Repurpose Your Old Cellphone
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Recycling
Don’t put your worn out cellphone phone in the trash — it’s probably filled with all sorts of toxic nasties. Here’s how to hang up on Old Faithful the right way.
Use Glass Food Containers for Storage and Cooking
Posted on 04. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Despite the U.S. FDA’s insistence that plastics containing Bisphenol A are safe, plenty of studies suggest otherwise. Opt for glass storage containers instead.