If you take precautions to secure your home when you leave for work every day and when you leave on vacation, you may be wondering whether it is truly safe from break-ins. There are a number of things you can do, as a home owner, to thwart burglars. A good home [...]
Sports fans – how safe are your collectibles? Would your treasured baseball card collection survive a flood? What might happen to your Michael Jordan autographed basketball in a house fire? What if burglars swipe your signed Wayne Gretzky jersey? These questions are not designed to make you paranoid about your [...]
We have all encountered scenarios in which other drivers make us shake our heads. People often are quick to accuse other drivers of being reckless, but if pressed, they may admit to sometimes driving recklessly themselves. If unsafe driving is everyone’s problem, what is the solution? Assume you are invisible [...]
Honda Accord and Civic top the list of the most stolen cars in the country. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)’s annual “Hot Wheels” report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model and model year most [...]
If you're a homeowner, or are considering buying a home, you'll want to know the basics of homeowners insurance. "The I's on Insurance: Your Homeowners Coverage" explains what most policies cover (and don't cover). Watch and learn about liability, additional living expenses and other coverages in your insurance policy. And [...]
When people buy homes, they purchase them with the expectation that the value will rise over time, building equity. This is not the case with cars. These expensive purchases lose value over time, and the rate of loss varies according to the car’s age, make and model. You may not [...]
More and more, people are vacationing in their own backyards. If you have turned yours into a “staycation” hot spot, here are some safety tips to consider to help keep your oasis fun and free of danger. The Pool The pool can be a refreshing way to get some relief from [...]
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, 60% of all fireworks injuries occur around July 4th. While these loud bursts of light and color add flair to celebrations, it should be remembered that fireworks are explosive devices and must be handled with care. Many communities celebrate the Fourth of [...]
During the summer weather, it can be tempting to play one more hole of golf, hike just one more mile, or throw a few more pitches to a budding baseball player. But if lightning is in the area, those decisions can be dangerous. Lightning is the third largest storm-related killer [...]
Only 2 inches of water can cost thousands of dollars in damages
