Fall is a beautiful time of year, prompting friends and family to venture outside to enjoy time gathered around a fire. Whether your choice is a grill, bonfire or burn barrel, the primal pull of fire helps people bond as the summer heat begins to wane. Here are a few tips to help you safely…
Boating season is upon us, and the best way to enjoy this is to know your boat is safe and in great shape while you’re out on the water. Routine maintenance can help extend the life of your boat and reduce the need for repairs, and can also help keep you safe out there on…
Well this week, it certainly feels like Spring is close…and that maybe I should think about cleaning and having repairs done on the house. A certificate of insurance is a good thing to request from any type of contractor or repairman who does work on your home. It will provide you with your contractors insurance information, just in case there is damage to your…
I try to be on top of everything that happens in my home and safety of my family is a high priority. Home fires are devastating and something I don’t ever want to experience. You can learn how to make your home safer and how to property handle a dangerous fire situation from Ready.gov (http://1.usa.gov/1geOVWb) ~ Brenda Gyomory
One of the most effective ways I can keep my family safe is to make sure smoke alarms are installed and most importantly the batteries are working. According to the Red Cross we may only have 2 minute to escape from a burning home. Learn how to keep your family and your home safe with this informative guide on…
I don’t know about you, but my family has accumulated a lot of stuff over the years. Stuff I wish they would get rid of…but that’s another story. If there was a catastrophe loss at my home, I don’t know how I would inventory everything without seeing it there in front of me. So before…
One of the scariest events that a family could experience is a fire in the home; I pray that my family and yours never have to experience it. But fires do happen in homes, and the best way to minimize the injury to your family is to be prepared. Here are some tips to escape…
As my kids are starting to think about going back to school in the next couple of weeks, there are mixed emotions. They are thinking yay I get to see my friends, and go to the footballs games and have fun and then there is the flip side of…ugh…I have to wake up how early in the morning, and why do…
Cookouts are a fun and iconic summer activity and they provide amazing food as well! However, when using a grill there is an open flame. When used incorrectly or when there is damage to the grill, there is great risk of bodily injury or property damage. Use these tips to keep your cookout safe and…
Having a dog brings happiness, unconditional love, and a companion for the duration of your pet’s life. Throughout their life we take them to see a veterinary once a year, pay that office visit and that is it for the veterinary bills right? WRONG! According to dogtime.com one out of three pets will need emergency…