When the weather is warm, it is prime for taking nice walks through the neighborhood. Unfortunately, not everyone taking a neighborhood walk lives in your neighborhood. This time of year is when the dreaded door-to-door sales people come out and you start playing the...
It is garage sale season! Time to clear out the garage and house and make a few extra bucks. But – have you thought about the safety issues that can arise by inviting neighbors and strangers over to getting an intimate look into your private space? By holding a sale...
We have all been there before: the emergency alerts blast across the TV screen and the sirens go off beckoning you to take shelter in your basement. You scramble to gather supplies in case you are stuck in the lower level for an extended period of time. Panicked, you...
“Accessories are the perfect spice, they always compliment what is already there.” Accessories are vital in the fashion world. They take a basic outfit to the next level. Hardware are the accessories to a well dressed home. As Strauss, we offer many different types of...
As the world is shifting and changing around us, our homes have become even more of a safe haven. Not only are they the place we lie our heads at night, but for many of us our homes have become our offices, school rooms, and the place we spend the majority of our...