Five Home Improvement Tips to Make Your Home Safer
Posted: July 6, 2022
Five Home Improvement Tips to Make Your Home SaferIt’s impossible to prevent every accident or disaster, but there are some simple steps you can take that will go a long way to protecting your biggest investment. Know your shut-off valves. Few people know where the emergency shut-off valves are located for gas, water and electricity. Take a moment and find them, and make sure everyone in your house knows where to find them. Pro tip:...
5 Customized Emergency Kits to Weather Any Disaster
Posted: July 1, 2022
5 Customized Emergency Kits to Weather Any DisasterEmergency Kit for Power Outages When the power goes out, immediate concerns involve food and safety. (Read more about how to manage a power outage.) If a power outage is two hours or less, don’t worry about losing your perishable foods; an unopened fridge will keep foods cold for about four hours. Here are some helpful things to have on hand: Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers preserve...
6 Things to Look for in a Neighborhood
Posted: June 27, 2022
6 Things to Look for in a NeighborhoodWhen looking for a house, there’s certain details you’ve dreamed about. Maybe it’s the peaceful back porch to sip your morning coffee on or the large kitchen with an open concept first floor, perfect for hosting family get-togethers. While the home itself can be painted and made your own, the location it’s in can be make or break. We’ve compiled a list of items to...
The Impact of COVID on Our Lives Two Years Later
Posted: June 10, 2022
The Impact of COVID on Our Lives Two Years LaterWe’ve been through a lot these past two years. It’s easy to admit that the COVID-19 pandemic has made an impact on our lives. Now our new survey takes a look at how. Our wide-ranging survey on several societal changes, post-pandemic, asked questions from the importance of financial security to the pros and cons of returning to work. Some results were a little surprising. FEELING...
6 Things You Shouldn’t Store in Your Garage
Posted: June 1, 2022
6 Things You Shouldn’t Store in Your GarageA 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...