Spring cleaning your home can be a daunting task, but if you follow a checklist and go room by room nothing will get missed and you will have a sparkling home for all your hard efforts. For Bedrooms: Sort, organize and donate unused items Dust and wash woodwork and windowsills Wash windows Clean...
With more people working at home with all the stresses that come with it, many of us could use a little help getting on top of anxiety. These tips will help. Keep yourself surrounded with whatever music keeps puts you in a good mood and helps you wind down. Take breaks to just enjoy the music’s...
You may be surprised to know that there are some natural ingredients already in your home that can make tackle even the toughest messes to make your floor cleaner and more beautiful. 1. In a bucket pour two cups of warm water and then add ½ cup white vinegar, mix well. 2. Add ¼ cup...
(NC) We could all use new ways to cut our expenses. One way to do that is by choosing the right winter tires. Premium tires often require less energy to operate (because of less rolling resistance) which in turn produces a lower level of carbon dioxide emissions. This also means better fuel...
(NC) When a fire starts, every second counts. Fire extinguishers can help save lives when used quickly and effectively, making them an important part of maintaining a safe home for you and your family. Follow these tips on placement and usage to help ensure you are properly prepared in case of...
(NC) As temperatures dip and we crank up the heat, the risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning significantly increases. The arrival of cold weather is a timely reminder for all of us to take the proper precautions to help protect our families from harm. Here’s what you need to know about CO: Hidden...
(NC) Don’t settle for everyday marinara when saucing your next pizza. Here, we’ve topped a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a fiery curry sauce and tandoori-spiced chicken for an Indian-inspired pie. “Cut into three bite-size portions to serve as a finger food,” suggests Michelle Pennock...
(NC) Chewy, chocolate-flecked cookie dough stars in this five-ingredient dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple. The best part? From crust to crumble topping, it’s totally vegan. We’ve swapped out the butter normally found in streusel for peanut butter (and the sugar for maple syrup), so you...
(NC) As consumers of financial products and services, we have rights with respect to the services and products we receive from our federally regulated financial institutions. In particular, we have the right to clear and simple information so as not to be misled in our transactions. For example...
(NC) Whether we like it or not, the cold weather is here, which likely means overeating during the holidays, bundling up and, inevitably, harsher winter road conditions. To ensure you make the best of the season’s extreme and unpredictable road conditions, here we distinguish fact from fiction when...
