For many of us, driving is something we do every day. Driving may feel so routine that we feel we can do other things while driving, such as eating, talking/texting on the phone, changing the radio station, applying makeup, reading directions on your GPS, or adjusting the temperature in the vehicle. However, doing any one(continue reading)
You’re stocked up on cleaning supplies, the windows are open and you’ve officially retired your winter coat. Hello spring! However, spring home maintenance goes beyond deep cleaning and organizing. Work your way through this checklist to make sure your home is ready for the change in seasons. Check the Insulation in Your Attic – and(continue reading)
Imagine it: A fire has significantly damaged or even destroyed your home. Thankfully, you have a good homeowners insurance policy that will help you replace the replaceable. But, how do you prove how much you’ve lost? If you planned ahead, you can just produce the receipt. You can get reimbursed for items without receipts, but(continue reading)
The hose bibb, or spigot, is the faucet located on the outside of your house where you connect a garden hose. In winter, homeowners need to turn off the water to their hose bibbs to prevent flooding. Now, it’s almost time to open them so you can water your garden and enjoy the warmer weather!(continue reading)
Moving day is behind you, but days (or weeks) later, you have yet to determine which kitchen box has all the forks. You decide to just order pizza…but who ya gonna call? Besides pizza delivery, here are some other important numbers to collect: Emergency Numbers. Include the police and fire departments, because even though you can(continue reading)
For those employers covered by OSHA’s Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation, this year the electronic submission of each establishment’s 2018 300A (Annual Summary) is required to be filed no later than March 2, 2019 using the Injury Tracking Application on OSHA’s website. This date differs from past years as the phase in period for(continue reading)
While we can’t help you avoid serving tough chicken or lumpy gravy, there are other kitchen disasters we’re all too familiar with. Plan ahead and follow our safety tips to steer clear of these common kitchen catastrophes: 1. Slips and falls. Clean up spills as soon as they happen, and check the floor periodically while you’re(continue reading)
Driving at night is trickier than driving in daylight hours, which is why there are significantly more traffic accidents at night (especially on weekends). But there are some easy precautions you can take to make night driving safer. Follow these safety tips, and there’s no need to be afraid of the dark. Before you drive:(continue reading)
Whether you’re getting a rental car to explore a vacation destination (fun!) because yours is in the shop (not so fun), take the time to plan ahead. When it comes to a rental car, these simple steps can save you money, time and trouble: Research your insurance coverage. You can buy insurance from the rental car(continue reading)
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. As long as you don’t have anywhere to go. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17 percent of all vehicle crashes occur in the winter… which means driving in the snow is almost as dangerous as driving distracted (25 percent). Can’t avoid the worst(continue reading)
