Unfortunately, statistics show that as temperatures get colder the number of home heating fires increases.  According to a report by the...

Here are some tips courtesy of www.cleveland.com to consider when dealing with the aftermath of severe storms. If your power is out…...

The good news is home fires can be prevented.  Here are some common causes of fire and what you can do to protect your home and your...

Light up with LEDs. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) use less energy, generate less heat, and last longer than other bulbs. Be Creative! Find...

This adage, coined by American aerospace engineer Edward Murphy some six decades ago, is known as Murphy’s Law. A popular variant to this...

First, let me tell you a little bit about myself.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety.  I have worked as a Loss...

This area was considered a Moderate-to-Low Risk flood exposure by the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA). What does that...

The 2006 romantic comedy Failure to Launch starring Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Terry Bradshaw, and Kathy Bates...

Fencing.  Fencing is a must, and pretty much a no brainer for pool safety. If you have an in ground pool without a fence, you’re asking...

2,650 civilian fire deaths 12,890 civilian fire injuries $7.1 billion in direct damage Yes, accidents do happen, but some...

Once this uninvited water enters your home, it has the potential to damage everything it comes in contact with such as flooring, walls,...

Do you already have a household inventory?  Have you ever had to use it? Share your experience and your advice here! #householdinventory...

A lawn mower is a common piece of household equipment, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t think about safety while using one.  A study by...

If you’re like me, probably not. It’s one of those appliances most people install and then forget about.  The expectation is that it’ll...

Your home’s roof is usually most susceptible to hail damage, with other damage possible to windows, siding, decks, fencing, landscaping,...

An insurance company is never going to sell your home, just rebuild it. Therefore, your insurance carrier must insure the home for the...

With the arrival of spring, so too arrives that long list of spring projects, including spring cleaning and home maintenance. To help you...

Spring is a great time to get out, walk, and observe, especially after being cooped up indoors all winter.  One place I encourage you to...

A favorite scene in A Christmas Story is when little Ralphie concocts a story that an icicle fell and struck him, injuring his eye, all...

One of my most memorable claims to this point is a bit odd.  You never think of your claims adjuster serving as animal control, but that...