There is a lot we can do to ensure our family’s health and safety. In our daily lives, we can encourage healthy habits and identify potential safety hazards to avoid. Looking toward the future, we can seek home, vehicle, and life insurance in case of an emergency....

For many families, summer vacations are the highlight of their year. Hectic schedules are put aside for rest, relaxation, and quality family time. No matter where you go this summer, family memories will be made that will last a lifetime. A bad vacation memory is...

While summer is a great time to enjoy many outdoor activities, it can take a toll on our pocket books because of increased utility costs. Air conditioning units and dehumidifiers are working overtime to keep our homes comfortable. With the kids home from school,...

Every year millions of Americans enjoy celebrating America’s birthday with family and friends. Back yard barbeques, pool parties, and boat rides are a few of the activities we enjoy during the day. When the sun goes down, booms, crackles, and pops fill the warm summer...

Traveling with your family is a great way to create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether traveling to a new destination or a traditional family destination, planning for each trip is important. If you’re traveling this summer, here are some flight attendant...

Most parents would agree that the safety of their family is a top priority as they make purchases for the home. Smart home devices are helping parents protect their families in entirely new ways, making their lives safer and healthier, while providing peace of mind as...

Recently, my wife and I celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary. Every year we look at our photo album together and chuckle about how young everybody was. It’s amazing how fast time goes! As I continued to page through the album, I was struck by sudden panic. Someday...

As a child, your parents may have taught you never to talk to strangers. As an adult hoping to sell your home, not only are you going to have to talk to strangers — you’re going to have to invite them in. Real estate professionals — who are sometimes targeted by...

The unofficial start of summer is here! This means many families are making plans or final arrangements for this year’s summer road trip. According to researchers, summer road trips are still very popular among families. The two main reasons are flexibility and...

House fires are something most homeowners live in fear of, but today’s technology can help you ensure the safety of you, your family, and your home. Here are five high-tech ways you can reduce fire risk. 1. Install smart smoke detectors for added efficiency and...

As the days get shorter, and the leaves start changing, you may be tempted to light a fire in your wood burning fireplace. While it’s enjoyable to sit and relax by a nice, warm fire, if you haven’t had your chimney inspected or cleaned this year, I would recommend...

If you’ve watched the news lately, there has been significant coverage on wildfires, severe storms, and most recently, Hurricane Florence. As we transition through the seasons, we encounter different perils that could pose risk to our vehicles. With all these...

Swat, splat, bang. These are common sounds at my house. The reason for these sounds is mosquitos are invading us. I don’t recall them ever being this bad! Strong storms accompanied by heavy rain, and warm temperatures in Wisconsin at the end of August have caused the...

Last week’s blog identified areas of your property you should inspect after a severe storm. Some of those areas include roof, siding, outdoor structures, and fallen trees. A common claim scenario that insureds deal with after a storm is fallen trees. High winds and...

Severe weather can pop up in your neighborhood quickly. If severe weather strikes, your first priority should be taking cover and protecting your family. Unfortunately, the damage after severe weather can wreak havoc on your home and neighborhood. Common types of...

In just a few short days, our children’s alarm clocks will be ringing and hectic school schedules will become a part of our routine. No matter what age your child is, the first day of school can cause anxiety for the entire family. Here are some things you can do to...

Going on vacation with your family can be exciting, but it can also involve a lot of planning, depending on where you’re going. While vacations can be busy, they usually offer much needed rest and relaxation. When preparing for a vacation, the last thing you want to...

If winter 2019 was your first winter with a teen driver, you’re probably relieved spring is here. Hopefully no more...

If you have pets in your household, you understand the benefits they bring to your family. Their inquisitiveness,...

Power strips and surge protectors are a necessity in many homes today. With smartphones, tablets, streaming media...

Buying a new vehicle can be very exciting. I remember purchasing my first brand new vehicle. Ahh, that new car smell....

Just when you think you’ve seen your last snowfall or cold spell, Mother Nature plays another trick on you. Winter...

With several weeks of winter left, and then the transition to spring, salt could still play a big part in keeping your...