by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Recent research has raised a new concern about gas stoves: nitrogen dioxide. It has long been known that the stoves can produce deadly carbon monoxide, but a new report suggests that they can also produce levels of nitrogen dioxide that are more than double the EPA’s...
by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Americans spend a lot of time indoors – up to 90% of it, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The concentration of air pollutants in your home can be two to five times higher than what’s typically found outdoors, according to the EPA. VOCs, or volatile...
by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Yellow jackets are not bees but are small yellow and black wasps up to an inch long. Bees are vegetarian in all life cycle stages, but wasps eat meat during at least some portion of their life. They are either predators or parasites of other insects, making them...
by Rose Kuntze | Apr 19, 2023 | Newsletters
Suspects, posing as legitimate workers, approach homeowners at their residence with the intent of gaining entry under a seemingly legitimate role: local gas company, water department, cable company, tree trimmers, pavers, County inspectors, or government officials....
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
The Emergency Contact Database is a free program offered by the Secretary of State. Any person with an Illinois Driver’s License and/or Identification Card can register two contacts for law enforcement to use in the case of an emergency. This is a voluntary program,...
by Rose Kuntze | Dec 9, 2022 | Newsletters
Check for leaks and draft; doors and windows can prevent proper heating and increase energy bills. Have your chimney & furnace inspected to ensure they are working correctly. Reverse ceiling fan blades to push the warm air in the room down from the ceiling to keep...
