More and more businesses have transitioned from a traditional office workspace to a home-based workspace, especially since the Pandemic.  In fact, statistics show there are at least 38 million home-based businesses in the U.S. producing over $400 billion per year. If you are currently operating or thinking of upstarting this type of business, you recognize [...]

Holiday season is upon us which means many people are making travel plans to visit friends and family.  Whether you are going “over the river and through the woods to grandma’s house” or flying to visit family or friends, don’t forget to think about leaving behind an empty home. Being prepared to travel over the [...]

October means that colder temperatures are on the horizon.  As the temperatures drop, you will be looking for ways to keep warm inside your home.  Whether you use space heaters, wood-burning stoves, or fireplaces, it is essential to realize the potential hazards of home fires that result from these heating sources.  Knowing how to safely [...]

Observing deer in their own natural habitat can be beautiful and serene, but what if one runs out in front of your car creating an accident?  If it hasn’t happened to you then you probably know of someone it has happened to at one time or another.  According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety [...]

The Pandemic of 2020 made Americans more aware of home projects that needed to be done.  During the time that many were confined to their homes, home improvements soared. In fact, three out of four interviewed homeowners admitted to completing a home project during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you have made changes, renovations, or additions [...]

One thing in life that is guaranteed…life changes! Even small changes can turn to big ones over the course of time, and you need to embrace life’s changes as they come.  Whether you are buying a home, getting married, or divorced, you need to realize those changes can coincide with some financial obligations too. Now [...]

Witnessing a car fire is alarming, but just imagine if it is your car that becomes engulfed in flames.  While it is alarming, it can and does happen and you need to know what to do if your car catches on fire.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are approximately 200,000 car fires [...]

If you are a homeowner or planning to buy a home, you need to know that hiring the right contractor can be complex.  Any type of repairs, big or small, require the right type of attention and expertise so you must be prepared to do your homework to ensure you hire someone you can trust [...]

As a business owner, you must be ready for those unexpected situations that can impact your day-to-day operations.  Life is unpredictable but being prepared for a burst pipe or flooding due to severe weather is a must.  Water damage can seriously affect your business operations, not to mention your business dwelling so read on to [...]

With scorching temperatures this summer, cooling off in a swimming pool is a dream. For those homeowners owning and maintaining a pool, floating around carefree is wonderful, but comes with responsibilities. Before you open the gates to the pool at your home, you need to take consideration of pool and drain safety guidelines. Pool Safety [...]