Whether your Christmas tree is real or fake, keep it a safe distance from a fireplace, wood burning stove, or other heat-producing...

The risk of damage to your property, due to fire or another covered cause of loss, is always a major concern. In many cases, you may want...

Most standard homeowner’s policies cover the full and reasonable cost to get a tree off a covered structure, subject to applicable policy...

The longer and more frequently you hunt, complacency tends to set in, making it easy to neglect the basics of hunting safety. Long hours...

Recommendations for Motorists: Wait until it’s safe to pass farm equipment. Make sure you have clear visibility and plenty of time to get...

The thought of doing outdoor work in the cold weather isn’t overly appealing. With summer winding down and some cooler weather in store,...

Important factors to consider when building a campfire include picking a safe campfire spot, steps to prepare the pit, how to properly...

After six years of living in our home, we did not have a drop of water in our basement. We had endured some issues with the roof and an...

Rather than use a roof-top cargo box, rear-mounted boxes or trays can improve efficiency.  The wind resistance created from roof-mounted...

We may hear weeks in advance that a potential hurricane or tropical storm is brewing, or it can develop overnight.  It may start as a...

After months of complaining about the cold and snowy weather we’ve been experiencing in the North, the warmer temperatures have finally...

Outside While doing your spring cleaning, don’t forget to clean around your outdoor A/C unit. Before starting this though, remember to...

An exciting part of spring is watching the flowers bloom and the trees regain their beautiful leaves. However, the unpredictable spring...

Slow down and leave enough room [1] between you and the car in front of you. One of the main hazards of driving in rain is hydroplaning....

Plan ahead: Ever come home from a long, very relaxing vacation, only to find your house full of water from a leaking pipe? Yikes! Over...

It is difficult to work on outdoor home improvement projects due to the weather in the early months, but it is the perfect opportunity to...

When I was in 2nd grade my mother helped me write a poem that ended up being published in our school newsletter. I saw a little snowflake...

As the temperatures dip below freezing this time of year, a number of weather-related situations can result in property insurance losses....

If at all possible, try to avoid driving during storms, or immediately following, to allow roads to be cleared. Of course, there are...

Pets are an important part of many households. When preparing a disaster plan and emergency kit, remember your pet should be part of that...