Letter from the President

Dear Readers,

Welcome to a new year, a new season, and an opportunity to take a whole new approach to the care and upkeep of your home. Rather than let Old Man Winter put you in hibernation, we invite you to spring into action. Because when the temperature drops outdoors, the stress on your home is at its peak. And how well you care for your residence reflects how it will care for you and your family for years to come.

In honor of 2007, our editorial team has created a Top 7 issue that includes helpful lists of 7 for you, the homeowner, such as DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen’s 7 questions you can’t afford not to ask your contractor, and 7 ways Aire Serv’s new website can improve the air quality in your home. Mr. Electric sparks interest on the health of outlets and 7 add-ons you may be forgetting to ask your electrician about, and Mr. Rooter offers 7 real-life lessons from the field.

To address some of the other hot buttons for the new year, this issue of My Home Life includes 7 tips on purchasing and using firewood safely, must-have gadgets, ideas for protecting the environment, resolution motivation, and more. So enjoy a little home-sweet-home advice and warm up to these pages in the chilly days ahead. Despite the freezing temperature, we have some hot ideas for a take-charge year.

With warm regards,


Dina Dwyer-Owens
President and CEO of The Dwyer Group®