Posts in the Helpful Tips Category

Over the past several years, Americans have witnessed some of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit during many of our lifetimes. In 2017, Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on the United States territory of Puerto Rico, claiming the lives of over 2,900 residents. The storm knocked out power to the entire island and destroyed thousands of homes […]

What are the Top Homeowners Insurance Claims? Being a homeowner can come with a lot of unexpected costs for maintenance and upkeep, so setting money aside for emergencies is smart. Some damages cannot be paid for out of your own pocket, which is why homeowners insurance is so important. You might wonder what types of […]

The First 7 Things to Do During an Emergency Evacuation Procedure There are few things scarier than hearing that there is an emergency evacuation warning for your area. Some people even decide not to heed the warnings, though this can be a costly mistake. You have only a short window of time to pack up and leave […]

Smoke Damage: How it Can Hurt Your Home Smoke damage can wreak havoc on your home, but how? Read on to learn more. A new house fire is reported to fire departments about every 24 seconds. Fires cost thousands of civilians their lives each year and do costly damage to homes and nearby buildings.  Fire and smoke damage is […]

Mold can be very bad for your home, as well as your health. Read more to learn about the top five signs mold may be growing inside your house. Every homeowner has fears when it comes to repairs and problems associated with the responsibility of owning a home. But, when the problem is mold, things […]

House fires take the lives and homes of too many people. Read on to learn how to prevent house fires. Your home is a place where you make memories and build your life. That’s why it is scary to imagine your home ever suffering from a disaster such as a fire. Although you can’t control […]

In order to construct an effective Business Continuity Plan, it’s imperative that certain questions are addressed and discussed in great detail. The task of creating this plan can be complex, and feel overwhelming – but is essential in order to fully prepare your business before a disaster (or other catastrophe) strikes. Just like everything else […]

Summertime Sun Safety Whether you’ve got a vacation coming up or you’re simply planning on spending time in the sunshine at home this summer, here are some tips to protect your skin from the sun. *Source: https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/sun-safety-tips/ Summertime Sun Safety Coloring Page What better way to communicate the importance of wearing sunscreen than printing this out […]

Indoor Entertaining this Summer After a long work week, the last thing I want to do on a Friday night is get dressed up to go out for dinner. Instead, the first thing I dream about doing when I get home from work is changing into my comfy clothes as quickly as possible. Accordingly, Friday […]

Outdoor Summer Crafts Enjoy the weather outdoors by gathering the kids, and the entire family, for some quality craft time. Family-Friendly Outdoor Crafts Windy Day Play – DIY Wind Chime Here is a great way to spruce up your backyard while recycling tin cans and beating the boredom blues.  Although adult help is necessary for assembly, kids […]