It’s not even Halloween, but there are some people in my town who are already pulling Rudolph out of the garage for his annual planting on the front lawn. (Frankly, I don’t blame them, we’ve been experiencing winter-like temperatures for more than a week now). Ah, yes, the beginning of the holiday season means homeowners around the world will soon be making the obligatory climb to rooftop to attach a festive string of blinking lights. But before you pull out the ladder consider this: according to the National Safety Council, taking a fall is the leading cause of home fatalities. … Continue reading →