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Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work
Friday, April 20, 2018
Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning-and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. The numbers seem...
Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize-4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for...
Safety Tips for Your Boat Trailer
Monday, April 9, 2018
When purchasing a trailer in California or elsewhere, stay within recommended capacity guidelines. When determining capacity, remember to include the weight of fuel and accessories in addition to the weight of the craft....
Celebrate National Night Out With Your Neighbors
Friday, April 6, 2018
In 1984, National Night Out – "America's Night Out Against Crime" – began as a way to promote crime prevention through neighborhood camaraderie. Since then, according to the National Association of Town Watch (NATW),...
Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes
Friday, April 6, 2018
Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can...
Apartment Living for Dogs
Friday, May 26, 2017
Apartment living has several advantages: low maintenance, close proximity to work, entertainment, and ease of changing residence. But, if you’re a dog owner, apartment living can present some difficulties. You probably...
Commuting by Bike: How to Get to the Office on Two Wheels
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun - as long as...
Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy - and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may...
Tips for a Safe Fourth of July — From Food to Fireworks
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend)...
Make Recycling and Reducing Routine
Monday, August 4, 2014
"Reduce, reuse, recycle." Most likely, you've heard that catchy phrase connected with information about saving natural resources and even saving your family money. But how many of us really make reducing, reusing and...