Beat The Heat
Posted: July 19, 2022
The dog days of summer have arrived. Escaping the heat can seem impossible some days, especially if you don’t have an air conditioner! Try some of these easy hacks to beat the heat and stay cool! Chill your beverages in a hurry by running a paper towel under cold water, wrapping it around your drink, and then putting it in the freezer. Within 15 minutes...
Save Cash With These Summer Home Tips
Posted: July 14, 2022
Summer is here, and with hot weather comes rising electric bills and other costly household expenses. None of these money-saving tips are particularly costly, but each of them can contribute to turning your home into a more comfortable place to escape the blazing summer sun. Replace your air filters in your air conditioner and vents. Accumulated dust, dirt, and other allergens can all cause your system to work less...
Summer Fire Safety Tips: Protecting Your Home from Common Fire Starters
Posted: June 28, 2022
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following these fire safety tips can help prevent a fire from starting in your home. Fire Safety Tip #1: Don’t Smoke Indoors Smoking indoors can...
5 Boat Safety Tips for the Summer
Posted: June 16, 2022
When people are out boating in the summer, safety can sometimes take a backseat to pleasure. This could be a tragic mistake. In 2020, there were 5,265 boating accidents in the U.S., causing 767 fatalities and 3,191 injuries, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). Enjoy the sun and the water but keep the following boat safety tips in mind. Don’t Drink While Boating...
6 Things You Shouldn’t Store in Your Garage
Posted: June 1, 2022
A garage helps protect your vehicles from exposure to the elements. It can also be a convenient location for storing items you don’t want to keep in the house. Keeping some items in the garage can create a health and safety risk for you and your family. Never store these six things in your garage: Propane Tanks If you barbecue outdoors, you may keep propane...