Serena Lopez is a staff editor for the U.S. News Home Services team. She brings seven years of editorial experience to her role and has been with U.S. News & World Report since 2022. Serena leads the home security sector, helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions on products tha...
If a sitter isn’t possible, though, asking a neighbor to pick up your mail, take your trash bins out and in, and keep an eye on your home is the best alternative. Other tips include: Schedule smart light bulbs to turn off and on at appropriate times. Install motion-activated lights ...
The home inspector must be able to review the construction and wear on a home with a critical eye. They must understand enough to be a little bit of everyone: plumber, electrician, carpenter, maintenance mechanic, roofer, contractor and mason; to name a few. Having the knowledge is the ...
My wife the security professional had a twitching eye during this phone call. On the one hand, idiots like this are why she stays employed. On the other hand, they’re why she stays employed. Even retired I have an obligation to report this, and did, to a friend in USAF intelligence....
My wife the security professional had a twitching eye during this phone call. On the one hand, idiots like this are why she stays employed. On the other hand, they’re why she stays employed. Even retired I have an obligation to report this, and did, to a friend in USAF intelligence....
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It's more flattering to view someone at eye level versus looking up at their neck and nostrils. Prop your computer up on some coffee table books if your desk is too low. Update Antiquated Technology at Home Technology upgrades and improved comfort at home have also become commonplace to susta...
However, to be certain we will not miss any eye pathology, participants in both groups will receive an optometric exam at 12 months. The 12-month measurement is chosen for the purpose of measuring optometric status, to avoid influencing the behavior of participants and nurses regarding referral ...
HAYseason is just wrapping up for me (which is why I have been absent of late). Today, as I was heading to the last field to harvest, I was taking notice of the crops around me. As far as the eye could see, almost all of them are canola. This is (now) a genetically modified...
For example, you might want to check your workstation desk's height and make sure that your computer or laptop is within eye-level. This position would prevent slouching, which can affect your posture and spine health in the long run. Create a workstation desk that shows your personality....