TV Tip-overs A Hazard For Young Children

February 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Many Homes Have New TVs Decorating The Living Room, Bedroom, Den And Even The Kitchen.

milwaukee home inspectionThese TVs often feature the latest wide, flat screens, which give viewers great definition and clarity. But while they provide a beautiful viewing experience, flat screen TVs are top-heavy on a narrow base, and they can easily be pulled off an entertainment center or other piece of furniture.

Many families might be surprised to know that every three weeks a child dies from a television tipping over. And nearly 13,000 more children are injured in the U.S. each year. Alarmingly, over the last 10 years there has been a 31 percent increase in TV tip-over-related injuries.

A recent report by Safe Kids Worldwide and SANUS revealed that young children are at greatest risk of TV tip-overs. The study, A Report to the Nation on Home Safety: The Dangers of TV Tip-Overs, includes data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and new findings from Safe Kids Worldwide primary research.

The research shows that seven out of 10 children injured by TV tip-overs are 5 years old or younger. Sadly, this age group also accounts for nine out of 10 serious injuries requiring hospitalization.”Every 45 minutes, or less than the length of a Sesame Street episode, a child visits the emergency room because of a TV tipping over,” says Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “Dramas and tragedies should be on TV, not caused by them.” [Read more...]


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Five Steps To Help Improve Financial – And Physical – Health

February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Plans To Improve Health And Finances Are Among Tthe Most Common Resolutions Americans Make Each Year.

milwaukee home inspectionBoth are worthy goals, but did you know that improving your financial health may boost your physical health as well?

“Money problems are a well-known cause of stress, and the negative impact that stress has on one’s physical health is well-documented,” notes Lule Demmissie, managing director of investment products and retirement at TD Ameritrade. “It makes sense that relieving stress through better financial planning, among other remedies, can help contribute to better physical health.”

In fact, TD Ameritrade’s Retirement Survey indicates that taking care of at least one important financial task – retirement planning – may help alleviate stress, both today and in the future. Women who started saving for retirement before their 30th birthday and contributed regularly to retirement savings reported feeling less anxious, frustrated or regretful, and more positive and satisfied about retirement compared to those women who waited to begin saving for retirement or who didn’t regularly contribute to their retirement savings. [Read more...]


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Snow-fighters Keep Roads Clear And Save Lives

January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Snow And Ice Affect More Than 70 Percent Of The U.S. Population, According To The Federal Highway Administration.

milwaukee home inspectionEach winter the average driver in these areas will see more than five inches of snow on the roads. And when the snow is falling there are few things more comforting than the sight of snow plows and salt trucks making highways safe for commuters, shoppers and travelers.

In the Snow Belt, citizens expect roads to always be cleared of snow and ice, no matter how bad the storm, says Bret Hodne, public works director for West Des Moines, Iowa. To help meet those sky-high expectations, Hodne orders salt months before the first snowflake falls. His motto is “don’t trust your climate,” because if you plan for an average season it’s bound to be a record-setting winter of snow and ice. [Read more...]


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Travel Tips For A Joyful Holiday Season

December 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

You’ve managed to navigate the holiday crowds at the post office, the mall and the office party, but you still need to get over the river and through the woods to gatherings with family and friends.

Before you hit the roads, rails or skies this holiday season, dash through these helpful tips to make your trip as jolly as possible and, while you’re away, help you get a good night’s sleep.

* Be Prepared: Don’t forget the necessities for the inevitable travel delay when packing your luggage and gifts. Pack each child a personal travel bag with surprise snacks, new books, small toys, art supplies and a travel-sized blanket and pillow. Bring yourself a book, crossword puzzle or correspondence to catch up on. Whether it’s a canceled flight, delayed train or road construction, planning ahead to keep your family occupied during these hold-ups ensures you will all arrive at your destination in a festive mood. [Read more...]


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Three Unexpected Areas Where You Can Improve Home Safety

December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Making Home A Safe, Secure Environment Is A Priority For Any Parent.

Milwaukee Real Estate It’s why we have smoke alarms and deadbolts, secure screens on second-floor windows and set the temperature of our hot water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. But what about unexpected sources of danger in our homes?

While it’s impossible to anticipate and guard against every eventuality, it still pays to think about some dangers that are often overlooked – but that can be every bit as tragic as more obvious threats. Here are some accident risks that are statistically worth worrying about when you’re working on making your home as safe as possible for your children.

Tipping TVs

TVs keep getting bigger and more of us have multiple sets in our homes. Unfortunately, many of those TVs will end up on dressers, coffee tables, and folding tray tables that were never intended to hold a television. Even TVs placed on a stand made for displaying a set can tip over if not properly secured. [Read more...]


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Celebrate the springtime stress free

April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Edgewater Real Estate MilwaukeeNothing hеlps celebrate springtime mоrе thаn а gathering wіth loved ones.

Wіth thе season’s longer dаys аnd warmer weather, hosts аnd hostesses alike аrе looking fоr ways tо increase thе fun аs family аnd friends gеt together аnd cut dоwn оn stress. Yоu cаn dо а variety оf thіngs іn advance tо mаkе sure you’re prepared fоr spring holidays, graduation parties аnd thе start оf barbecue season. [Read more...]


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Get your pool ready for safe family fun

March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Shorewest Realty MilwaukeeAs thе weather starts tо warm, yоu can’t hеlp but stare аt your backyard pool, anxious tо begin а nеw season оf memories wіth friends аnd family.

Nо matter thе season, pool safety should always bе tоp оf mind whеrе children аrе concerned. Wіth safety barriers – оr layers оf protection – іn place bеtwееn thе home аnd thе pool, yоu cаn experience thе pleasures оf backyard swimming pools аnd fееl confident thаt children, grandchildren аnd visitors wіll bе safeguarded frоm pool accidents. [Read more...]


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Revolutionize family night with the newest technology

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

shorewest realty MilwaukeeThe concept of reserving one night periodically for a family night is one that goes back generations, whether playing different card games, watching a movie, board games or games that only require creativity, like charades.

While those activities are still household staples, family night now involves technology as much as it does creativity – and with family holiday parties coming, finding new and innovative ways to keep everyone entertained are a must. [Read more...]


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Five handy apps for the festive season

December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Milwaukee Real Estate  The holiday season is full of festivities from children’s plays to office parties to checking off shopping lists.

That means many consumers are multitasking. Never fear, there are an array of apps for both the iPad and smartphones to help you accomplish your seasonal tasks on the go.

Epicurious: Free

A staple of the holidays is food – and lots of it. Whether cooking up a feast for a dozen or assigned to bring a side to the family event, the Epicurious app has you covered. The app offers more than 30,000 recipes from publications like Bon Appetit and well-known chefs and cookbooks. Browsing is simple with specific categories – from party snacks to decadent desserts – and users can search by not only typing in keywords, but also using icons such as what’s in season and what holidays are approaching. The app automatically updates so you can be sure to snag the latest recipes and features a handy shopping list you can save for when you hit the supermarket. A newer feature lets amateur chefs share favorite dishes with friends via Facebook, Twitter and email. And when it comes to actually putting together your culinary masterpiece, Epicurious helps there too – offering cooking-friendly views that make it easy to follow a recipe step-by-step. For $1.99, you can also save favorite recipes and sync your Favorites list in the app with your online Recipe Box at Epicurious.com. A great feature for if you create a hit that the clan wants again next year. [Read more...]


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What you should know about estate planning

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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If you don’t make $1 million a year, only own one modest home and are still driving the same car you bought six years ago, you might think you don’t need to engage in “estate planning.”

Or you may think your family accountant or attorney will be the only professional you need to help you with this important task. [Read more...]


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