Written by: Carla Hill   

When you have a functional smoke alarm in your home it cuts your risk of dying in a home fire by half. That means it's time to mark your calendar to remember to check your batteries. Set yourself a monthly or quarterly routine for testing your alarms.

Most smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have a button on the outside that you can press to test if the alarm is operational. Preforming this simple task could be a real life saver.

by Carla Hill

It's Spring and that means warm weather, beautiful blooms, and, of course, mower and machine maintenance.  

In a recent survey by Gold Eagle, an industry pioneer in the production and distribution of aftermarket fluids and additives, it was found that nearly 70 percent of Americans dread the process of getting their equipment ready for use. These people would rather have to clean their house than get equipment up and running!  

by Marc Thee

The rules have changed.  Old is new, worn gives character, rustic is romantic, candlelight is inviting.  Unexpected pops of color add charm.  Your decor doesn't have to be match-matchy, it just has to go.

I have put together some of my favorite kitchen ideas just for you.  

Use these tips (and some fleamarket finds) to transform your home decor fromdull and ordinary to spectacular.

Written by: Elizabeth Porter      

Our sinks take a lot of abuse. I admit, I take mine for granted. 

From holding dirty dishes to soaking soiled clothing to globs of toothpaste as I rush to get out the door each morning.  Those same sinks clean the dishes I eat from every day and are the place I clean my teeth and face. 

I asked around to some of our construction team and got some good advice to keep sinks looking model-home clean every day.  With just a little know how and a pinch of elbow grease, your sinks to stay looking just as good.