Hurricanes We’ve all seen the dramatic effect hurricanes can have, both the initial wind and rain and the floods and devastation that follow. There are steps you can take to stay safe and reduce damage to your property in the event of a storm. Note that neither home nor business insurance covers flood damage from a hurricane, including floods from…
Before summer arrives, make sure you have everything you need to keep the outside of your home clean and summer-activity ready!
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You spent the winter months dreaming of being out on the water and it’s finally here: beautiful weather you can enjoy on your boat. Before you set sail, make sure your boat and your boating equipment are prepped and ready for the season by following these tips: Give your boat an inspection. Even if you store your boat in a protective…
The days are longer and the temperature is warm. If you have young children, chances are they spend a lot of time cooped up inside or staring at screens. And maybe you haven’t been so active yourself. Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors? Here are some game ideas to help you soak up the sunshine from the…
Your car has battled snow, ice, salt and potholes for months on end. Now that winter’s in the rear view mirror, certain aspects of your car need a little more TLC than others. SPRING CAR MAINTENANCE: 8 THINGS TO CHECK Tires: In the snow belt, now is the time to swap your snow tires for your all-season tires. If you kept…
Houseplants offer a quick, easy way to add a splash of color to your home decor. And they’ve been proven to help purify the air inside your house, too. But have you ever bought a beautiful plant from a local greenhouse, only to watch it shrivel up a few weeks later? If so, you know there’s a lot more to…
Severe winter weather can catch us off guard. Even adults sometimes hope for a snow day… but odds are we’re not getting one. In many cases, you still have to brave the cold, clean off your car and get to work. When the forecast calls for heavy snow, it helps to think ahead. Follow this checklist of ways to prepare…
Icicles are hanging from the roof, the ground is slick beneath your feet and you can spot snow, ice and debris above your head. The telltale signs are all there: You have an ice dam. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that occurs on the edge of the roof of your house that prevents…
When winter arrives, so do difficult driving conditions like whiteouts and black ice. Road salt helps melt ice, which definitely makes the roads safer. However, there are some definite downsides when it comes to your car. Read on to learn exactly how road salt works—and what road salt does to your car. HOW DOES ROAD SALT WORK? Salt—or in scientific terms, sodium chloride…
