Have you ever taken a moment or two to simply stand in the center of a room in your home and take a careful look around? What did you notice during your super-quick visual scan? If you’re like most people, you noticed you have a lot of stuff.
October 10, 2020
Home inventory is key to organizing, protecting your stuff
There’s no better time than the present to make sure your possessions are protected. Do the homework now to avoid extra stress and trouble during an emergency.
October 10, 2020
How much personal property insurance do you need?
Tried any good recipes lately? If so, you are not alone. Pandemic restrictions and safety concerns have encouraged people to rediscover their kitchens. For many, it just feels safer to cook and eat at home as COVID-19 continues to be among us.
October 9, 2020
Three common-sense tips to avoid kitchen cooking fires
Today’s online world offers nearly infinite options for information and entertainment. But it also comes with risks of cybercrime.
August 12, 2020
Don’t take the bait: Avoid phishing scams
Firearms sales in the United States have skyrocketed this year. In fact, according to an analysis out of the Brookings Institution, gun sales between March and July surged by more tha
August 11, 2020
Do these three things when buying a gun
Late one evening in May 2020, at approximately 10:30 pm, a car crashed into the home of Mike Miller (name altered for privacy). He was relaxing in his family room when a car suddenly came smashing through the wall. Miller was fine physically, but pretty shaken up by the close call and the extensive damage to his home.
August 11, 2020
What if a car crashed into your house?
The summer season offers plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Before you fire up the grill or light your patio torches, keep in mind some basic safety practices to help you handle backyard fire responsibly.
June 25, 2020
Handling backyard fire responsibly
Most everyone loves fireworks, especially for Independence Day. Others like to get in on the fireworks action themselves. Before you begin the show, be aware of the dangers. Read on to learn the facts and how you can be safe this year, and every year, by being careful with fireworks.
June 25, 2020
For a happy 4th of July, be careful with fireworks
On a stormy night in July 2015, Mary and Don Smith (names altered for privacy) experienced a disaster that resulted in a catastrophic loss of their suburban Minneapolis home. As the storm raged outside at 1:00 am, lightning struck a tree across the street.
