Summer is when homes get the most use — more cookouts, more guests, more time on the deck and in the yard. It’s also when small problems are most likely to show up. The encouraging part is that most home accidents happen in just a few familiar places, and the National Institute on Aging has…
A backyard pool, a teen with a new driver’s license, and a Saturday with friends over don’t seem like they belong in the same conversation. But for many families, all three end up there the moment umbrella coverage comes up. Each is a normal, even cherished part of family life. Each also tends to be…
Most preventable road trip issues come down to a short list of things you can check in your driveway before you leave. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a helpful summer driving guide that covers most of them. Going through the list ahead of time can save you a lot of trouble later. Here’s…
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, a good reminder that fast-moving emergencies don’t wait. Whether it’s a wildfire in the West, a tornado in the Midwest, or a sudden house fire anywhere, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends every household be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. The question is: would yours be?…
May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a full month dedicated to celebrating the animals with whom we share our homes. Roughly 71 percent of American households include a pet, and for most families, that pet isn’t really a “pet” at all. They’re part of the family. But here’s something National Pet Month is…
Every year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicates a week in early May to help Americans prepare for hurricane season before it begins. National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3-9, and the timing is intentional: the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1, giving homeowners a short window to get ready before the…
