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What Is Radon? Facts, Testing and Mitigation
Posted: January 4, 2022
What Is Radon? Facts, Testing and MitigationWhat is radon? This radioactive gas is the product of the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. That means it’s likely in the air you breathe every day. While the potential health risks of radon are very low in small doses, prolonged or high level exposure can lead to serious health concerns – including lung cancer. Keep reading to find out the...
Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted: January 1, 2022
Celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, observed on the third Monday in January every year. The purpose of this holiday is to honor the accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s birthday was approved as a federal holiday in 1983. By the year 2000, all 50 states had also made it a government holiday. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born...
Lithium Battery Fires: How to Spot the Warning Signs
Posted: December 23, 2021
Lithium Battery Fires: How to Spot the Warning SignsAs our portable electronic devices continue to get thinner and lighter, manufacturers have had to figure out ways to store a lot of energy in a small package. And advancements in lithium batteries have allowed them to do just that. But as use of lithium batteries has become widespread in devices like laptops and smartphones, we’ve also seen an increase in battery fires. According to...
What is Guaranteed Replacement Cost?
Posted: December 14, 2021
What is Guaranteed Replacement Cost?Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference? When you purchase a home and start thinking about protecting your investment, this is often the first question. The answer is often: More than you just paid for it, Buckel says. See also: How Much Does Homeowners Insurance Cost? “People naturally gravitate to how much they paid for the house, but we’re not insuring it to buy it...
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners
Posted: December 13, 2021
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Business OwnersWalk 10,000 steps each day. Read a new book each month. Learn how to play the flugelhorn. The sky’s the limit when creating your list of New Year's resolutions. But while you ponder the merits of your next personal goal, there’s another area of your life that could benefit from a little introspection at the year’s end: your business. As a small business owner, you...