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…
Home Safety
You and Your Smart Home: 15 Gadgets and Why You Should Care
The "smart home" devices market, which is made up of voice assistants, smart appliances and thermostats, home monitoring/security products, and more, is…
Earthquakes: What You Need to Know & How to Prepare
Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. They occur without notice and although they last only seconds, their effects range from unnoticeable to…
How to Protect Yourself During a Drought
Living in Florida, I've dealt with my fair share of extreme weather. I've experienced hurricane damage to my home and…
Happy Thanksgiving | Your Guide to Hosting a Disaster-Free Gathering
Thanksgiving is one of America's favorite holidays. Every year, millions of people across the nation take to the roads, rails and skies…
Five Things Burglars Don’t Want You to Know
While my husband and I were out visiting family one weekend, thieves broke into our home, took the pillowcases off…
5 Cool Tips for Safe Home Heating
As the weather turns cooler and days get shorter, you may be taking steps to stay warm and cozy this…
The Ultimate Guide to Home Maintenance and Safety
Your home-sweet-home probably didn't come with an owner's manual listing all the basics you need to know to keep it…
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…
8 Apps to Help You Stay Safe in an Emergency
Emergency preparation is a must, but you shouldn’t let worries over natural disasters or worst-case scenarios encroach on the precious…
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…