Make Your Holiday Season a Safe and Happy One
Posted: December 2, 2025
December is the holiday season for many religions, and it's a time of giving and joy. It is also a time to be extra vigilant regarding safety, both in your home and out and about. The following are some important tips to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the holidays. Tree safety Keep your Christmas tree at least three feet away from...
How to Thwart Porch Pirates This Holiday Season
Posted: November 25, 2025
As the holiday shopping season gets started and more people are shopping online, the threat of having your packages stolen from your doorstep continues growing. One of the modern plagues during the holiday season is the emergence of "porch pirates" — the thieves that cruise neighborhoods looking for packages that have been delivered on people's doorsteps by UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. Thefts of...
Americans Are Driving More Again, and It's Changing Accident Risk
Posted: November 18, 2025
America's roads are getting busy again and new emerging patterns, like busier and longer commute periods, more congestion and unpredictable traffic are driving an increase in accidents, according to a new report. Although low-speed fender benders are rising during crowded rush hours, the bigger risk for more accidents is the steady increase in long trips and extended daily commutes, the "2025 Driving Behavior Report" by...
Winterize Your Home This Fall
Posted: November 11, 2025
Fall is a special time of year, but as the season changes and the weather gets harsher, you'll want to make sure that your home can withstand whatever winter will throw at it this year. There is nothing worse than finding out you have a roof leak or clogged rain gutters that collapse in heavy rain or snow. Fortunately, proactive maintenance now can save you...
Medical Marijuana, Recreational Pot Laws and Driving
Posted: November 4, 2025
With cannabis legal in 40 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use, many people may be confused about the legality of driving after using pot. While all states have laws prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, many people who live in states with medicinal marijuana laws think it's okay to get behind the wheel after using the substance. But...