Central Ohio Real Estate - Sandra Thomas Blogs

That impressive formation of ice along the roof edge of a house after a snow storm may seem to be a unique form of nature’s artistry; however, most people never stop to think about the causes of ice formations. Nor do most people, except those that regularly experience ice dams, know what damage the ice can cause. Ice dams occur when heat ...

Understanding your insurance can help you save time, money and maybe your own health.    (NAPSA) - With the right information, you may be able to save money on your medications right now. That's because an often overlooked part of any health care plan can be the prescription drug benefit. Knowing how to make the ...

You can feed your baby top-quality formula and still save    (NAPSA) - There's good news for parents when it comes to doing  what's best for baby's health. You can provide for little or  no cost most of what your baby needs right now. According to  the experts on infants at the Centers for Disease ...

If you were to measure the total space of the cracks, gaps and holes around the perimeter of an average home, you would find a hole that is roughly three feet square. Imagine how much heat can escape, or moisture can enter, through a space that large. To prevent these problems, inspect the perimeter of your home and apply caulking or ...

The bad guys have new methods to put your data at risk    (NAPSA) - A few simple tips could help protect Web surfers  from a low-tech tactic used by high-tech thieves: disguise.  Hackers have found ways to impersonate banks online, to  pretend to be your social networking acquaintances and even to  disguise ...

As many consumers tighten their belts, gardening is once again  gaining popularity. Across the country, victory gardens, once  popular during World War II, are springing up as consumers  look to trim their budgets by growing their own produce. But  did you know that there are ways to cut down your expenses,  even in the ...

Could you have a hidden savings account in old or lost savings bonds?    (NAPSA) A growing number of Americans are engaged in a treasure hunt and some in are in their own home. They're looking for U.S. Savings Bonds, the Series E in particular.  The good news is that there's a new website designed to ...

The Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") rules banning prerecorded sales calls made without a consumer's written consent took effect on Sept. 1, 2009. Additionally, the charge for accessing the federal "Do Not Call" registry will slightly increase on Oct. 1, 2009. Below is a brief summary of the changes. First, the FTC ...

Todays tip:Sorry to those who do not like to think of cold weather.... This is a good time of year to walk around the exterior of your house looking closely at the windows.  Do it soon before it gets too cold to do.  Look for areas that need repainted and for caulk that may have deteriorated during the summer. 

Steering Clear of Fundraising Scams Making sure your hard-earned money goes to the people who really need it (NAPSA) Thinking about donating to a charity? The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, recommends taking these precautions to ensure that your donations benefit the people and organizations you want ...