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…
Home Safety
How to Protect Your Home and Car From Hail Damage
Hail—pellets of frozen rain that may fall at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour—can cause more than a…
Outdoor Lighting for Entertainment and Security
Outdoor lighting is a great way to enhance the appearance and safety of your home. It can create a magical…
Eight Tips to Step Up Your Ladder Safety
Before you attempt to use a ladder, protect yourself by freshening up on the basics of ladder safety. A ladder…
Warm Weather Prep Tips for in and Around Your Home
Winter's rough weather and freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a home, but summer comes with its own share of…
What to Do When a Tornado Strikes Your Community
Tornadoes are among the most common, and unpredictable, severe weather events. Unlike hurricanes or blizzards, which meteorologists can often forecast…
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…
6 Ways to Help Minimize Flood Damage to Your Home
Flooding causes billions of dollars in damage to U.S. homes every year. And floods can strike in many ways—from flash floods to…
Are Flooding Risks on the Rise?
Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters—resulting in billions of dollars in cleanup costs each year.…
How to Protect Your Family and Home from a Wildfire
Wildfires are common occurrences in many parts of the United States. Unfortunately, such fires can spread quickly into residential areas,…
6 Tips to Prevent Dorm Room Fires
Do you have a child or grandchild in college? It’s certainly one of the most memorable times of their lives,…