Month: October 2012

Give a U.S. Savings Bond gift this holiday season

(ARA) – To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is proud to introduce a new set of savings bond certificates to mark the time-honored tradition of giving U.S. Savings Bonds as holiday gifts. The newly designed gift ce...

Give a U.S. Savings Bond gift this holiday season

(ARA) – To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is proud to introduce a new set of savings bond certificates to mark the time-honored tradition of giving U.S. Savings Bonds as holiday gifts. The newly designed gift ce...

5 Inexpensive Home Repairs to Do Before the Holidays

Home repairs can be necessary or they can be renovations to improve the value, appeal, and functionality of your home. Often times, homeowners prolong home repairs and this leads to additional problems that could have been avoided with regular maintenance and repair. Improving the curb appeal of your home is likely something you would like to …

Button-up your home for winter

(ARA) - As the leaves turn and fall to the ground, it’s time to start thinking about “buttoning up” your home for winter to keep you and your family healthy and comfortable, your belongings safe and high energy costs at bay.Heating ac...

Great ways to ‘green’ your holiday season

(ARA) – With trees dressed in fall finery and homes adorned in holiday hues of silver, gold and red, fall and winter are colorful times. This year, why not “green” your holiday by adopting some eco-friendly traditions? From making hol...

Year-round backyard safety tips for families

(ARA) – Your backyard is a space where you enjoy quality time with your family – from running around with your kids in the fall leaves to playing catch with your furry friend in the snow. It’s a place to escape, but remember accidents...

Fire-proof your home this season

(ARA) - ‘Tis the season for at-home entertaining – food, friends, family, fun and yes, even fires. Fire fighters respond to calls of nearly 400,000 home fires each year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Many fir...