Keeping Mold Out of Your Home

Mold is visibly growing in the corner of a room, accumulating along the ceiling and wall. The image highlights the importance of mold prevention and home maintenance.

Molds are organisms that break down animal matter and dead plants. They need a moist environment to survive and grow. Though most molds are found outside, they can make their way into your home on pets, clothing, and shoes, through open windows and air conditioning systems.

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Support Small Businesses this weekend on Small Business Saturday!

A smiling woman stands in front of her shop, holding up a wooden "Open" sign with enthusiasm. Her cheerful expression reflects the excitement of welcoming customers, emphasizing the spirit of Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday falls perfectly at the peak of holiday shopping. The holiday season is the best time to think about the local small businesses in your community. When you choose to support a small business, it’s not only a purchase that can have the biggest impact. Everyone has someone in their life with a start-up business or with an established business; these small touches of support can mean the world! Although purchasing merchandise from these owners’ help, social media is a big key to their success.

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Booze & Fireworks, what could go wrong?

A vibrant firework display lights up the night sky in red, blue, and gold hues, reflecting off a body of water. In the background, the Washington Monument is visible. The caption reads, "Booze & Fireworks, What Could Go Wrong?" with the SIA Blogs logo.

As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, it is important to remind ourselves the dangers these colorful explosives pose to us. A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Analysis found that 18 people died in non-occupational firework incidents in the U.S. in 2020, an increase on 12 deaths recorded in 2019. Unsurprisingly, 66% of all firework injuries in 2020 occurred around the Fourth of July period, between June 21st and July 21st.

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What could go wrong on a boat?

What better way to welcome the warmer seasons than by feeling the ocean’s breeze through your hair, the sun prickling your skin, and gazing out at the water? The answer to most is, “nothing!” Although the statistics on injury and accidents in the sea are slim to none compared to those on land, the truth of the matter is that they still happen. In 2020, 767 people died as a result of boating accidents and 3,191 were injured in the United States alone.

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