As a property owner, you want to do whatever you can to welcome visitors to your home or business and keep your family, employees and customers safe. Snow and ice on walkways, roadways, driveways and …
Holiday shopping? Tips for the store or online
Shoppers are poised to spread their time and money across both online and physical stores this holiday season, according to a survey conducted for the National Retail Federation. As you grab your …
Make Enjoying your Favorite Candles Safe and Easy
When the weather starts to cool, people begin to think of warm, cozy scents. It’s part of the reason why many retailers hold candle sales in the fall. Scent is tied to memory, and aromatherapy has …
Preventing Frozen Pipes for Businesses
Cold temperatures can reach areas of your facility that you cannot see or seldom visit, such as: Crawl spaces; Closets; Enclosed spaces (e.g., attics, lofts, roof spaces); …
Winter Driving Safety Tips
When winter weather strikes, drivers face out-of-the-ordinary challenges when they get behind the wheel. Snow, slush or icy roads are involved in nearly one in four weather-related …
Winter Home Maintenance Tips
Preparing your home for winter is an important annual ritual for homeowners. For instance, did you know that adding insulation in your attic before winter arrives can help prevent ice dams this …
Fireplace Safety & Maintenance
When the colder temperatures start to set in, many homeowners will turn to their fireplace, wood or pellet stoves as an additional heat source. While fireplaces can provide warmth and …
Term vs. permanent life insurance: Which is right for you?
The biggest question to answer when purchasing life insurance is whether you need a term or permanent policy. Each type has advantages and limitations. To make the right decision, you should …
Electrical Safety in the Home
Electrical safety involving outlets, plugs and extension cords is one of the most important home safety issues. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 34,000 structure fires a year involving …