Tony Brewer

Since so many people are staying in their existing homes instead of buying new ones, a lot of consumers are spiffing up the houses they are currently in.  When they have the money, and confidence to spend it, they are looking for ways to make themselves happier and more comfortable.

One of the nicest ways to improve the appearance of the exterior of a house is to put in a designer mailbox.  Designer mailboxes range in size, type, and appearance.  Some mail boxes are hand painted, which make them truly one-of-a-kind.  Other consumers want to personalize their mail box with fancy signs up above or below the box, with decorative posts.

I was reading an article on the LATimes website that a recent study of bottled water has shown that in many cases the bottled water is no safer than regular tap water. The article did not say what brands of water was tested (and I sure wish it HAD said that) but it indicated that in the ten brands tested there were contaminants such as bacteria and 38 chemicals. The chemicals include caffeine, acetaminophen, fertilizer, solvents, plastic ingredients and strontium (which is radioactive.)

That freaks me out! Bottled water with strontium in it? I’m not sure I’ll ever buy bottled water again! I think I’m better off buying soda if I’m “out and about” and thirsty and without my own refreshment!