Your home is your solitude, but it can also be the ultimate stresser.   When it comes to home safety, electrical issues, plumbing problems, and other damage, you can have a good impact on avoiding a big headache!  Trim trees around your house-Mother Nature can come in and do some damage to roofs if you have gangly and overly hanging branchesPurchase no-burst hoses for your washing machineTurn off your water before going on vacation, or at least have a family friend or relative come checkup on it if you are insistent on keeping your water on. Regularly monitor your foundation and check for wall crackCheck your fire alarm battery regularyPut a splash pan under water heaters or washes to catch potential leaksInstall surge protectors to prevent data loss and protect you microprocessorsIf you live in an earthquake-prone area, strap your water heater.

Did you know that you can save money by helping our environment?  It's TRUE!  According to the National Resources Defense Council, the two biggest offenders of global warming are coal-burning power plants and cars.   What can you do about it?  Here are 10 easy things you can do to save money on your energy bill and help reduce global warming:1.     Turn Off The Power.

Good news:  Home burglaries are down, thanks in part to the Neighborhood Watch and similar organizations.   Here’s the best advice for protecting your home:  Deter.   Have good locks on your doors and windows.