Winter Driving Hazards That Aren’t Ice and Snow The weather outside is frightful — or so the song goes — and we don’t need to tell you to be careful out there. Rain, snow and ice are road hazards we’re all familiar with, but they’re not the only insidious forces at work as you brave the [...]
4 Reasons to Create a Will For many people, the topic of creating a will is a sensitive one. But, it can help you and your family protect what matters most after you have passed away. Consider these four important reasons for making a will: 1. You Decide Who Executes Your Estate Creating a [...]
How to Build a Better Fire in Your Fireplace Knowing how to build a fire in the fireplace can be helpful information on a cold winter’s night. If you’ve never started a fire in a fireplace, here’s how to get started. What Supplies You Need to Build a Fire Extra-long wooden safety strike matches: The [...]
Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season The holidays can stir up excitement as you get ready for the activities, meals and decorating that lies ahead. But, if you’re a pet owner, you should also consider how things like festive plants, lighting or other changes around your house might affect the safety of your pets. [...]
How to Decorate Your Apartment for the Holidays Living in a small apartment or condo doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the holiday spirit. No room for a 7-foot tree in your living room or no dining room table on which to display a menorah? While you may not have a roof you [...]
Loading Up Your Sleigh this Black Friday? 4 Tips to Keep in Mind Old Kris Kringle never leaves home without his trusty reindeer and that long list in hand. Take some tips from the Man in Red and be prepared as you check presents off your “Nice List” on Black Friday — or earlier — this [...]
4 Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips This Thanksgiving, home cooks will dust off their roasting pans and casserole dishes in preparation for the big meal. Holiday cooking can involve juggling pots boiling on the stove, pans of food baking in the oven and a microwave that’s constantly beeping. In your attempt to do it all, [...]
4 Fun Thanksgiving Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy When families and friends get together on Thanksgiving, it can often be an all-day or even weekend-long affair. And why not? For some, it may be one of the few times of the year the whole family gets together for a meal. But the big [...]
How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Dinner It’s that time of year again where you get together with our closest friends and family to pig out on a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and other family favorites. It’s an enjoyable gathering that brings people together, but if you are the host, it can [...]
Fire Safety Tips for Apartment Living Fires are the most common disaster people are likely to experience yet many Americans underestimate the risk, according to the American Red Cross. Apartment fires, much like house fires, are caused by mishaps involving everyday activities such as cooking, heating, using appliances and electrical malfunctions, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The [...]
