Dedicated readers of my blog this past year (thanks again to the both of you!) will have noticed a theme – a very suburban dad-ish theme....

Thanksgiving is a week away and I am already imagining the deliciousness. My mouth is literally starting to water as I type this! Mmm....

FALL! My most favorite time of the year…Friday night lights, college football, local festivals, and of course, hunting season! There’s...

Many personal insurance policies provide liability coverage to protect you if you are sued as a result of an injury for which you are...

Can you believe there was $5.5 BILLION in direct property damage in the US from 2012-2016? Whoa! And, can you believe October is almost...

I am just finishing up a week-long vacation in Florida with my wife and several other couples, and as it happens every time I’m out...

Halloween is fascinating to me! It is said to have gotten its start in the pagan culture of Celtic Ireland. Called the festival of...

Despite my best efforts, my lawn is in pretty rough shape. It won’t be long until the frost comes along, my grass goes dormant, and I...

Now that fall is in full force and winter is slowly approaching (even though it is over 80 degrees here in Ohio on this first day of...

The thought of doing outdoor work in the cold weather isn’t overly appealing. With the fall season here and some cooler weather in store,...

If you’ve watched any college football over the past several years, you’ve probably seen multiple commercials from a certain insurance...

I’ll be the first to admit that when I rented an apartment during my senior year of college, I didn’t have renters insurance. Looking...

The kids are back in school, I’ve seen some leaves on the ground, and soon I’ll see the historical “dumpster fire” as my favorite...

There’s one thing I always say to my younger siblings when I know they’re hanging out with family or friends on a holiday weekend. “Be...

Hurricane season is here. The season runs from June 1st through November 31st.  Meteorologists love to make predictions about how many...

Most homeowners understand that their homeowner insurance policy provides them with protection against losses to their house, detached...

The storm has passed and the immediate danger is over. Now it’s time to survey the damage and decide on the best course of action. Here...

The drains and toilets in your house start to back up. Nothing seems to be draining so you call the plumber. When the plumber arrives, he...

The recent flooding around Ohio has reminded me that anything can happen at a moment’s notice. It’s important to be prepared for any...

Recently, the story of a child dying from what is called “dry drowning” took the Internet by storm. Dry drowning occurs when the vocal...