For many families, summer is a time to look forward to that long-awaited vacation. To would-be thieves, that means summer is a time to look forward to empty houses while families are away. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, …
Keeping your home cool in the heat of the summer can be an expensive undertaking. And with utility costs on the rise, beating the heat this summer looks even more costly. But with a few simple eco-friendly strategies, you can …
Boating season is officially here! Use these following tips to keep your boating season safe and enjoyable.
1) Be sure to properly fuel your boat – vapors from gasoline can spread rapidly to enclosed spaces so always run your blower …
While nothing can beat that first thrilling motorcycle ride of the season, be sure that before hitting the road on two wheels, you take a few minutes to do a safety run-down. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that …
Many pets may experience major medical problems at some point in their lifetime – even those that never leave the house — leaving you with BIG health related expenses.
If you travel with your pet, it could be even worse …
Texting while driving is now one of the leading causes of death among teenage drivers according to a recent study by Cohen Children’s Medical Center. For young, novice drivers, distracted driving is compounded by the inexperience factor and increases the …
Signs of Spring are always particularly welcomed. Daylight savings time begins on March 12th, 2023, where clocks “Spring Forward” by 1 hour. But before celebrating the longer daylight, a word of caution is in order as the time change …
If you’ve ever had water pipes freeze and/or burst in your home, you already know the damage and expense that can often ensue. Frozen water pipes can be one of the most devastating and costly of home repairs. But with …
One of the most common consequences of winter storms and ice are widespread power outages. Wind, snow and ice can wreak havoc to trees and power lines causing lines to be down and power to be out. Here are some …
December engagements lead to January arrangements! With the flood of holiday proposals, January has become the ultimate wedding planning month! But while planning the big day, don’t forget to protect the large investment those plans can entail. An increasing number …
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”. You can be
So the warm, lazy days of summer are winding down and the kids are headed back to school — it’s
As the summer finally winds to an end, fall is just around the corner. Be prepared for the cooler temperatures
It’s National Fire Safety Week! Did you know that more than 3,400 Americans die each year and almost 17,500 are
It’s National Fire Safety Week! Did you know that more than 3,400 Americans die each year and almost 17,500 are
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”. You can be