Being smart can save money — and grief — at your dental office

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Every professional has those moments when they shake their heads at the circumstances facing them. Recently, an acquaintance shared a story of a customer who neglected to follow up on the check engine light in her car. After months of that pesky light on the dash the young woman was shocked that her car wouldn’t start and her mechanic explained...

Fashion without busting the bank

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com I have always aspired to a designer wardrobe. There are pictures of me in lucite Cinderella kitten heels at the tender age of four. Even as a toddler, I was a drawn to the stiletto. Looking back, one of my fondest fashion memories was getting my first pair of Jordache. It was a monumental event! I can vividly remember pairing them with my favorite...

Let’s talk about something cool

When the thermometer hits the triple digits, you better know how to keep your AC unit happy By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com In this edition I will talk about three subjects, how air conditioning systems work, how to maintain them and saving tips on electricity. Air conditioners have several parts; the unit outside of a building is called the condenser or compressor. The...

Going green can also mean saving green

Paying attention to the environment when replacing appliances or renovating your home can also fatten your wallet By John D’Annunzio, Columnist, KennettTimes.com We hear things like a green cars, green homes, green initiatives etc. but what does it all mean? Well, green homes are environmentally friendly homes; homes that preserve energy. The more heat and air conditioning loss occurring...