According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the trend of declining violent crime in the U.S. has reversed direction in the last few years. In its most recent study on criminal victimization, BJS found that the number of victims of violent crimes for U.S. residents over age twelve has risen by 20%. In other […]

There may come a time where you want to change the look and feel of your home. Without a large sum of money, you might feel like this is not possible. By considering what your current budget is, how much you can save between now and your decoration date, and even the feasibility of your […]

Have you ever fallen victim to the side effects of water pollution? According to recent research by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the water in almost half of the rivers and more than one-third of the lakes in our country is polluted and unsuitable either for swimming or for fishing. Hard water is a different […]

You know that roofs are expensive, and if there is anything you can do to prevent the need to replace yours sooner than expected, you should definitely take the time to do it. Cleaning and maintaining your shingles will help extend their lifespan while giving your home a fresh look. There are certain steps you […]

46The average person spends anywhere between one quarter and one third of their day in bed. It is not just where we sleep, but a place where many people drink coffee, have breakfast, text and phone loved ones, exchange ideas with partners, weigh major decisions and watch movies. For all these experiences to be comfortable, […]