Monday, August 8, 2022Sharing is what social media is all about. But it’s important that you do it carefully. Because while you may not be able to see or hear them, they’re out there: criminals lying in wait for information to steal your identity, break into your home or lure your teenager out of the house. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 1, 20227 Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? READ MORE >>
Monday, July 25, 2022Will You Be Ready When the Lights Go Out? No matter where you live, you could have a power outage. That’s because it can be caused by many different things—a transformer fire, a high demand for power or even a squirrel chewing through an electrical line or storms. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 18, 2022Don’t Let Water Worries Seep into Your Summer Maybe you’ve asked more of your dishwasher and washing machine. Consumed a lot of drinks chilled by your fridge’s icemaker. With this heavier-than-usual use of your appliances, it’s important that you check them out regularly. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 11, 2022Keeping your cool and conserving your energy The A/C that’s keeping you comfy at home this summer? It’s also draining your wallet. Americans, on average, spend about $2,000 a year on energy. And nearly half of this is from cooling and heating their home Is there a way you can cut down on your air conditioning costs? READ MORE >>
Monday, June 27, 2022Protecting yourself and your family Keep calm. Stay in your shelter until after the storm is over. Check people around you for injuries. Begin first aid or seek help if necessary. When you go outside, watch out for downed power lines. Protecting your property READ MORE >>
Monday, June 20, 2022Lightning Myths, Truth and Consequences We’re now in peak lightning season. At any moment, the sky above you could be pierced with that familiar—yet fearsome—bolt of light. Do you know what to do? Run or hide? Stand up or lie down? Shed your metal or keep it with you? READ MORE >>
Monday, June 13, 2022Most dogs are friendly, loving members of the family, but even normally docile dogs may bite when they are frightened or when protecting their puppies, owners or food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 6, 2022SAFE PLAY ON THE FAIRWAY Lightning Watch your cell. A weather app can alert you in advance of lightning on the way. Listen for thunder. If you hear it, stop playing and look for safety. The best place is a sturdy building, or hard-topped metal vehicle with the windows closed. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 30, 2022Vacation home? Income property? Here’s how to insure it There are many reasons you might want to rent out your home on either a short- or long-term basis. Depending on the rental scenario, your standard homeowners policy may not cover losses incurred while your home is rented out, and you may require a more specialized insurance policy. READ MORE >>
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