Bike Safety and Insurance
Bicycling is increasingly popular, both as a sport and as a means of transportation. And bicycles can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars for a basic bike to thousands of dollars for specialized racing bikes. Whether you use your bicycle to commute to work or simply like to cycle around the block with your children, […]
Camping Safety Tips
Did you know that over 40 million Americans will go camping at least once per year? Or that over 7 million Americans will go camping on Memorial Day weekend alone? While becoming one with nature is clearly a draw for many of us, camping comes with some inherent dangers that aren’t typical concerns in the […]
Tips for Keeping your Car Cool in the Heat
You may enjoy spending time outdoors during the summer months, but the heat and sun can make driving around intolerable, as your car may feel like an oven when you get in and take what feels like an eternity to cool down to a comfortable temperature. Fortunately, if you are wondering how to keep your […]
Lawn Mower Safety
Each year many children are injured severely by lawn mowers. Power mowers can be especially dangerous. However, most lawn mower-related injuries can be prevented by following these safety guidelines. When is my child old enough to mow the lawn? Before learning how to mow the lawn, your child should show the maturity, good judgment, strength […]
How to Charge your Cell Phone without a Battery
In an emergency, some people rely on their cell phones and laptops for information. But, if you don’t know that the power is going to go out, what do you do if you have no charge on your phone or computer when everything goes dark? Fortunately, there are a few ways you can get more […]
Dangers of Working with Unlicensed Contractors
One of the first principles of gambling is this: Never take a risk you can’t afford to lose. When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are doing just that. Here’s why: When a general contractors take jobs, they will hand […]
10 Things You Should Know About Mold
Mold can be a devastating health hazard. To protect you and your family, please keep the following 10 tips in mind: Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the […]
