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Home Safety

10 Tips for a Fire-Safe Home

Home fires can be a catastrophic event for any household. A lifetime of memories can be lost before your eyes…

What You Need to Know About Tropical Storm Flooding

The Atlantic hurricane and tropical storm season typically begins around June 1 and extends through November 30, and its effects…

How to Keep Your Home Safe in Strong Winds

Strong winds are one of the most destructive forces in nature, capable of destroying hundreds of miles of property with…

Unexpected Hosting Hazards and How to Thankfully Avoid Them This Turkey Day

Thanksgiving is one of America's favorite holidays. Every year, millions of people across the nation take to the roads, rails and skies…

Staying Safe When Lightning Strikes

In a flash, lightning can hurt you, damage your property and possessions or set your home on fire. But there's…

A 14-Point Checklist to Prepare Your Home for Fall

Fall is a favorite season for many, especially early fall. Maybe it’s because the sweltering heat and the humidity of…

How to Prepare for a Hurricane and Stay Safe

If you live in a hurricane zone, making the right preparations is important. The key to staying safe is knowing…

Do You Have Any of These 10 Home Fire Hazards?

Most homeowners know the drill for reducing the risk of a house fire: They keep a smoke detector on each…

Are Home Security Systems and Doorbell Cameras Worth It?

The knowledge that you and your family are safe in your own home — it's something you can't really put…

Protecting the Nest From Fire Danger

Having extended family living under your roof — whether it’s just for a holiday or longer term — can bring…

Steps You Can Take Now To Prepare for Storms in the Future

Shoring up your home now can help you to weather any storm — from a tornado to a wildfire to…