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Health & Safety

Children and Home Safety: 5 Hazards You Didn’t Know About

Staff Writer

 · Jul 7, 2010

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When it comes to children and home safety, it takes only one overlooked danger to cause an accident and perhaps even dire injury. You may think you have all of your child safety locks and electrical outlet plugs in place so that you’ve made your apartment safe for children, but there are a few potential […]

Many renters make the mistake of not including earthquake preparedness in their disaster plan, unless they live in certain cities known for getting them often. The fact is, earthquakes can happen anywhere, and you should prepare for it no matter where you live.  The risk of personal injury and property damage is huge, and you […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 2, 2010

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Having a disaster plan ready in case of emergency can save your life. Although you may wish to never have to deal with an apartment fire, for example, you should know what to do if your apartment or complex starts on fire. Have a Fireproof Safe and/or Backups Hopefully you’ll never have to put your […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 28, 2010

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Pilates in your apartment is a wonderful exercise program that with little effort can be done right inside your apartment. With only a few pieces of equipment, you can turn your apartment into a veritable Pilates studio, available for use whenever you want. Consider the Space to Use The first step to being able to […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 24, 2010

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Creating a proper yoga space in your apartment is essential for practicing yoga. Having the space will also encourage you to practice yoga more often, which can help reduce your stress and improve your health. Setting Aside the Adequate Space Yoga will require you to bend, stretch and flex into all sorts of positions. You’ll […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 24, 2010

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It’s essential that you have a disaster plan in place so you know how to respond to an emergency like a tornado. Planning ahead can save your life, so pay attention to these tornado safety tips: Have a Disaster Kit The cornerstone of any disaster plan is to have a disaster kit on hand. You’ll […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 23, 2010

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Pilates in your apartment is a wonderful exercise program that with little effort can be done right inside your apartment. With only a few pieces of equipment, you can turn your apartment into a veritable Pilates studio, available for use whenever you want. Consider the Space to Use The first step to being able to […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 21, 2010

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During a fire emergency, you won’t have time to grab everything, so know ahead of time what’s worth grabbing in a hurry. Here’s a brief rundown of the materials items you should take with—if you have time. Prepare for It or Forget It No document or material item is worth an increased risk to your safety […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 17, 2010

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Having a survival kit in your apartment should be the cornerstone of your disaster plan in case of emergency. Whether facing an apartment fire, a tornado or a hurricane, your kit can help you stay alive. How to Store Your Kit Your survival kit should be stored in an easy-to-grab container, such as a plastic […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 15, 2010

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Cleaning an oven can be dirty work. The good news is that it’s a task that doesn’t take long to complete. It’s still not something you’re looking forward to, but it must be done. It’s an important job because it can affect your health and your ability to cook efficiently. Here are 5 tips to […]

Staff Writer

 · Jun 14, 2010

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