4 Quick Fixes to Stay Warm While Saving Money on Heating Bills
JoAnne • 21 December 2017
Heating a home in the winter can account for up to 70% of household energy consumption. That can add up, especially around the time of year when those holiday credit card bills need to be paid off. Fear not! You …
Summer’s hurricanes and tropical storms often unleash powerful, sustained rainfall which can overburden drainage systems and lead to significant flooding. In the U.S., floods are ranked no. 1 among natural disasters, resulting in substantial monetary losses in both property and …
As the warm, lazy days of summer wind down and the kids head back to school, it’s the perfect time to think about taking stock of your insurance coverage. In fact, putting aside time each year to review both your …
As we head into the “dog days” of summer, there’s nothing better than a refreshing dip in a backyard pool! But use caution when doing so. The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission reports a sharp increase in the number of …
Summer is the perfect time for that backyard barbecue. But please be sure to grill safely! US fire departments respond to thousands of home fires each year due to barbeque and/or grilling accidents. But by using some of the following …
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 …
