Office Moved Back to the Lake Kittimaqundi side of the Columbia Mall!

My new address is :  5575 Sterrett Place, Suite 100, Columbia,MD 21044 which means I am on the ground floor once again and that I am the closest I have been to the Lakefront Office where I first began my real estate career back in 1984.  Melbourne, Feagin and Hammersmith, Better Homes and Gardens was located where the Tomato Palace now stands adjacent to Clyde's.  My phone numbers have not changed! Congratulations to all the high school and college graduates!
Best wishes,
Linda

Phone Charger Wise

Street Smarts Essential Chargers, Unexpected Hazards

Charging your cell phone too long can be a hazard. Technically speaking, it's not possible to overcharge a battery to the point of explosion, since the adapter limits power going into the cell phone's battery. However, leaving a phone plugged in longer than the time it takes to get a full charge can cause it to overheat, presenting a fire hazard to anything it may be in contact with–not to mention shortening battery life. Phone chargers also warm up and may overheat without adequate ventilation. Keeping a "rats nest" tangle of cords, plugs and multiple connected devices only exacerbates the hazard–even if the charger is disconnected from the phone but still plugged into the wall socket. Chargers still pull a current whether they are connected to a cell phone or not. Here are some tips to reduce the chances of causing a fire with your cell phone: Make sure you charge the phone on a solid surface away from fabric or other flammable material. Don't leave your cell phone connected to any charger for longer than it takes to get a full charge and never more than 24 hours. Make sure your chargers have adequate ventilation and, if possible, unplug them or turn off the switch when not in use. Don't carry your cell phone inside pockets, especially highly flammable clothing. Use a purse or backpack. Avoid after-market chargers and batteries. They have a much higher incidence of failure and fire than the manufacturer's version.