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You always think, its not going to happen to me. People’s houses catch fire on the news. That’s not me. But it only takes one spark. Then its a whole different ball game. We play that game, what one possession would you save. No one ever takes out the flammable liquids they store in their garage. We all have the half-used can of paint thinner or extra gallon of gas. Those are just left to act as an accelerant to destroy everything you know.Please don’t wait until it’s too late to save yo …

With the fall in the economy, I’ve had to begin a new career where I don’t get to sit at a desk all day. I’m constantly on my feet or kneeling. The first month of being at this job, I came home so tired every night that I went to bed at 8. It took so long for my energy level to get high enough that I could function after work.After 6 months of knee pain that would not go away, I went to the doctor. He said I’ve done irreversible damage and I should get a new job where I am not kneeling all d …

There’s nothing like a deep breath of fresh air. Those of us who are in the business of renovating houses, know how important this is. With all the chemicals and dust, this is often complicated to achieve. That is why my crew and I always bring a Predator 1200 to every site. Abatement Technologies always makes quality products using impressive technology for the safety of their customers. Compact and easily movable, the four filter stages remove odors, air particles, and toxins.So, breathe… …

During an exceptionally cold day last winter, I was heading out of my apartment to scrape the ice off my car so I could drive to work. I have to go down 3 flights of stairs outside when I leave my apartment. Since we had had freezing rain the night before, I knew I needed to be careful going down the steps. I took a few extremely cautious steps down the stairs, gripping the railing for dear life. I was ok. Sigh of relief. Took another step. Feet gone. BAM! Slammed down three steps to la …

Every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving, my family and I decorate our house with Christmas lights. Last year, I was walking across what my family and I refer to as, “The Hill” and my foot caught.There’s that moment when you trip, the slow motion moment, where you know what is happening. You are about to fall. Your brain is not going fast enough to know what to do and your body tenses trying to brace itself for what is coming, possible pain. Possible break. Definite humiliation.My hands w …