If you haven’t heard about the Takata Corporation airbag recall, you must be living on a remote island somewhere. Or don’t have a car. Or don’t read our blog, because we posted about it last November and last March. The airbag defect has caused at least six deaths (that we know about) and more than […]
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Is It Time To Ditch the Lawn for Artificial Grass?
The drought is real. We’ve had mandatory water restrictions placed on us by the California Governor, who directed the State Water Resources Control Board to implement 25 percent reductions in the use of potable (read: drinkable) water. So how are we going to do it? The Environmental Protection Agency reports that 30 percent of the […]
Termites Might Not Be Your Only Home Invaders
If you’re getting your house tented to rid it of termites, those little critters might not be the only invaders you need to be cautious of. Burglars throughout California are now targeting homes that are being tented for fumigation. You may think that you’re doing the safe thing in protecting your family from termites and […]
On Fire: It’s Wildfire Awareness Week
Did you know that almost 95 percent of wildfires are started because of human carelessness, mistakes or intent? It’s true. And another fact for you: There have been over 1,100 fires this year already, and that’s double the average. So how can we help prevent wildfires? Smokey the Bear isn’t the only one trying to […]