We are now in the midst of an active hurricane season. While most people in areas usually affected by these storms are knowledable and can anticipate emergencies, parts of the country not usually in the path of a hurricane, can be totally unprepared for a storm of that intensity. At this time, the Northeast is starting to hear reports of a possible threat of Hurricane Earl. It's long been stated that the New York area is due to be hit with a major hurricane, so if Earl is the…

If you are plannning a Summer's End party at your home, along with planning the menu, plan on keeping the little guests safe. If you have small children, chances are your home has already been child-proofed. However, if you don't have children, or if your kids are older, there are certainly some areas of your home which may have safety issues for toddlers. Here are a few tips to start your home party safety review.

• Bathrooms: Be…

Just a few more weeks before Labor Day officially calls an end to the summer fun season. In some parts of the country, kids are already getting ready for the start of the new school year. While most of us will not be hitting the books, we will be pulling out the rakes and leaf blowers. Before the leaves start to fall, here are some household areas ready for a fall clean-up..

• Gutters: They not only need to be…

Today we are taking a break from safety tips and appliance features to the lighter side...home decorating. For some of us, home decorating ideas ARE considered safety tips! Every now and then, we like to talk about easy ways to update your home without forfeiting your children's college education.

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Because of what we consider unfair business practices, at this time Total Home Supply is joining an increasing number of vendors, in not accepting PayPal for purchases on our website. Currently there is at least one class action suit initiated by vendors who have been victimized by what could possibly be considered fraud. The PayPal arbitration board, it seems, does not keep buyers and sellers on the same playing field, and often their reasoning has…