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10 Top Gardening Tips you won’t want to miss!
Posted: June 1, 2015
Nothing is better than a gorgeous summer garden. Here are some top tips to get you growing in no time! 1) Just do it! Don’t worry about finding the “perfect” spot in your backyard, instead, start with a small garden container! You’re more likely to be successful with your garden if it is placed near a door or window you use often. The easier it...
8 Homeowners Insurance Coverages You Need
Posted: May 1, 2014
8 Homeowners Insurance Coverages You NeedWhen it comes to homeowners insurance, not all policies are created equal. And that’s important to remember when it comes to protecting what could very well be your biggest asset. Check out the list below to see what you need in homeowners insurance. 1.The right limit: You need enough insurance to let you rebuild if you have a total loss. So don’t risk it by...
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Posted: January 2, 2014
What’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals. In cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central...
How to Prevent Dog Bites
Posted: November 20, 2013
A professional pet trainer explains why dogs bite—and what you can do to prevent your pooch from causing harm. Cute, cuddly, loyal and smart—it’s no wonder dogs hold the title of “man’s best friend” and that 39 percent of American households own at least one dog. So why is it that our canine companions bite humans 4.7 million times every year in the United States?...
How to Prevent a Dryer Fire
Posted: November 20, 2013
Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind, but did you know that dryers cause roughly 15,500 home structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 injuries and $192 million in direct property loss each year?1 What’s more, most dryer fires happen in the winter.2 The Causes The most common cause of dryer fires is failure to do a thorough cleaning. Because a lint trap is not a foolproof...