Thursday, November 13, 2014
Is there a downside to a home renovation project? (Beside the mess and the expense, we mean!) Well, yes and no. After all, most home renovations add value to your home-and that means that the cost to replace your home,...
Friday, November 7, 2014
The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while...
Monday, October 13, 2014
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a great time to review and refresh cyber security policies and procedures on the job-and at home. While 66 percent of small business owners say they are not concerned ...
Friday, October 3, 2014
If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone who does), you've probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It's a great thought, of course. But,...
Thursday, September 11, 2014
September is National Preparedness Month-a great time to put together an emergency kit, establish a system for alerting family, employees, and customers in the event of a disaster, and developing a contingency plan to...
Friday, September 5, 2014
Yes, it's already time to start thinking about school again. Getting a head start can pay big dividends for you and your kids as they head back to class. But, it's not just what they need for school that matters. It's...
Friday, August 22, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
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),...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Wildfire season is well underway-and not just here in California. As we write this, a fire four times the size of Seattle is raging in Washington state. It's definitely not too late to follow our fireproofing tips to...
Friday, July 11, 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...