6 Tips to Prepare for Power Outages
Posted: December 16, 2021
6 Tips to Prepare for Power OutagesWe rely on electricity to stay warm, keep our homes illuminated, cook, heat or pump water, and to keep us entertained on our TVs and other devices. A power outage can be a short-term annoyance or last for days. It is worthwhile, with weather systems changing, to have a plan in place, so your family stays safe in a lengthy power outage. Keep a Supply...
Checklist: How To Winterize Your Home To Save Money and Energy
Posted: November 9, 2021
Checklist: How To Winterize Your Home To Save Money and EnergyFall Home Maintenance Checklist Indoors: Windows and doors: Prevent chilly drafts (and pricey heating bills) by checking and replacing any worn weather stripping and caulking any cracks. For loose-fitting doors, slide a draft guard or rolled-up towel underneath to fill the gap. Drapes, curtains, shades and blinds can also help reduce heat loss, according to energy.gov. For your chimney, floors, vents and more, these tips can...
20 Things Under $20 to Always Keep in the Car
Posted: October 25, 2021
20 Things Under $20 to Always Keep in the CarOne of our nation’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This mantra is especially true when you get behind the wheel. So to make sure you’re prepared for anything life may throw your way, here’s a list of 20 essential items you should always keep in your car. And best of all: each is readily available...
Car Chip Shortage 2021: What’s Going On?
Posted: October 22, 2021
Car Chip Shortage 2021: What’s Going On?What do bicycles, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, refrigerators and kayaks have in common? They’ve all been in short supply at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The past year’s global health crisis has led to unprecedented changes in supply and demand. Production shutdowns sent the price of lumber sky-high. Months spent quarantining led homeowners to spend more time outdoors, some taking on more DIY renovation projects. And...
Storing an Emergency Water Supply: 6 Quick Tips
Posted: October 8, 2021
Storing an Emergency Water Supply: 6 Quick TipsWe’ve all seen the pictures on TV and social media of people stocking up on water before a natural disaster. Many times, store shelves usually full of water and other necessities are bare. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure you and your family have clean, fresh and safe drinking water should you ever need it. Water Storage for Emergency Preparedness Here are...