Good maintenance and monitoring should have the effect of an anti-aging cream on your work device. Look after it well, and it will do the same for you. However, sometimes, it just makes good business sense to invest in new PCs or laptops rather than trying to get another year out of them. Knowing when that time is can be the tricky part. Older PCs and laptops cost more to maintain. The cost of ownership increases as they age – a little like cars. And, of course, performance decreases over time. … [Read more...] about Seven Signs That You Need a New Computer
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Staying Firewise to Reduce Wildfire Risks in Our Community
Even though winter only recently decided to make an appearance, it is always important to remember that in our area, fire season is still just around the corner as we approach late spring and early summer. While it is the ultimate goal of the Prescott Fire Department and other agency partners to continually focus on preparedness, it’s still imperative that we do not let our guard down. In fact, Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light points out that, historically, some of the biggest campaign fires … [Read more...] about Staying Firewise to Reduce Wildfire Risks in Our Community
It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on taking care of your plumbing. Settle in, enjoy and take these precautions to ensure you do not have plumbing issues in your home. Unexpected situations can occur, so an astute, shrewd look around your home can make the difference between a problem or potential crisis being caught early or a problem or potential crisis that can lead to damage and a huge expense and repairs. The average household … [Read more...] about It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Ready For a Walk?
Do you sometimes feel that taking your dog out for a walk is more of a chore than an enjoyment? In all honesty, I can say that, for me, sometimes it does feel that way. Waking up early, piling on warm clothes and boots and having to go out is not my idea of a good time, especially if it’s snowing or raining. The funny thing is that once I get out there and start walking with my girl, I almost immediately have an “attitude adjustment” and start to get a little pep in my step and enjoy my time … [Read more...] about Ready For a Walk?
RVs: The New Workspace
If 2020 taught us anything, it was that turmoil demands action. In the case of a global pandemic, actions have taken the form of wearing masks, wearing double masks and cleaning your hands so much that your fingerprints begin to fade! We’ve also begun limiting exposure to clusters of human beings: Limited family gatherings, reduced numbers of customers allowed to enter the business space. In many cases, workers have been laid off or sent home to work. For some, it has meant unemployment. But … [Read more...] about RVs: The New Workspace
Does Your Horse Have a Drinking Problem?
Are you one of the many horse owners who worries about your horse lacking hydration during the winter months? Keeping your horse hydrated is crucial, especially during the cold spells that can make drinking uncomfortable and unappealing to your equine pals. Not drinking enough can lead to serious issues like dehydration and impaction – a blockage in your horse’s intestine, caused usually by masses of feed or sand/dirt. In short, not having enough water reduces the moisture in your horse’s gut … [Read more...] about Does Your Horse Have a Drinking Problem?
Treating Hearing Loss in Children
We all know intuitively that you need hearing to learn traditional speech and language. If a child has a hearing loss, especially one that is not detected, the world is confusing and distorted. Imagine a mom telling her young child that it is bath time. If she does not have a bath towel in her hand or is not walking or pointing toward the bathroom, the little one may not understand what is going on. Or, think about parents sitting in the living room talking about going to the park and going out … [Read more...] about Treating Hearing Loss in Children
Nine Garden Tasks for Better Gardens This Spring
Spring weather signals the start of specific gardening tasks that are essential to maintaining a vital, healthy garden. I’m a “list” type of gardener and the following is my springtime procedural list in order of personal priority. 1) Finish pruning everything in the yard, including roses, fruit trees, and summer-blooming shrubs. Then, rake up old leaves, cut back dead growth on perennials and remove leftover annuals and vegetables from gardens and containers. 2) Apply “Crabgrass … [Read more...] about Nine Garden Tasks for Better Gardens This Spring
Making Life Better
Our March ad theme is “A Clean Home Makes Life Better.” This last year has been so hard on so many of us. It literally has changed lives. Not all the changes are negative, however. Some people actually mention positives that have come out of this dark cloud we have all been experiencing. I go into people’s homes and hear the stories of how things are different. Grandparents miss their grandkids, children miss their friends, and the daily routines have been affected. Many have lost or changed … [Read more...] about Making Life Better
The Debt Epidemic: Cure it Forever
America is drowning in debt. The average debt in America increased by $601 billion in the last quarter compared to the previous year. Mortgage debt rose by $120 billion. Student loan debt increased to $1.51 billion. Auto loans increased $16 billion. Credit card debt increased by $46 billion. A train wreck is in the making! Not only has the outstanding amount of borrowing been steadily increasing, but the delinquencies have grown as well. Credit card delinquencies stand at 8.36%. Student loan … [Read more...] about The Debt Epidemic: Cure it Forever