October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, an effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance that focuses on making your family and community more secure. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of...

Did you know that Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire? The tragic 1871 fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. That all started from just...

Fall is officially here and the days are definitely getting shorter. If you’re like me, you’re trying to savor the remaining warm days as much as possible. If you’re also like me, however, fall allergies can make it difficult to enjoy this time of year. It’s easy to...

Gutters divert rain away from your home and are its first line of defense against water damage. However, as autumn progresses, leaves, twigs and other debris can clog your gutters and cause significant damage to your home. When your gutters are obstructed, you may...

Many people use social media to keep in contact with friends and family, but burglars can use what you share online to know when your house isn’t occupied. Here are some tips to deter would-be thieves: Don’t share when you and your family will be out of the house for...

September means back to school, the start of football season, and for the chef in your family, a great opportunity to...

If you use Siri, Cortana, or Alexa on a daily basis, you’re like many people who rely on artificial intelligence (AI)...

It’s that time of year ... kids are back in school! It’s the perfect time to review the correct status of your...

When warm weather is here, many look for ways to enjoy our time outside. One of those ways is to get on a bicycle and...

As college students search for independence, a new challenge for this school year could be renting an apartment. If...

When the weather gets hot at this time of year, you tend to hear people say, “The dog days of summer are definitely...