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    10 Essential Boat Safety Tips

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  • Family with dog

    How to Prevent Your Pet from Overheating & Other Summer Safety Tips

    Pets October 14, 2019

    Do you know how to keep your pet safe when the weather heats up? Like most people, you’re likely careful to never leave pets in vehicles when it’s hot outside. But there’s more to know when it comes to keeping pets cool, comfortable, and out of danger. From vet visits to insurance coverage, it’s smart...

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  • 22 Spring Cleaning and Decluttering Tips

    Maintenance January 20, 2021

    Spring has arrived – which means it’s time to get your home in tip-top shape. A good, deep spring clean-up is a tradition that not only promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and organized, it also helps carry the fresh-start feeling brought on by a new year well into the summer. We’ve compiled some...

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  • How to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

    Maintenance May 5, 2020

    Figuring out how to lower electric bills in the summer can be difficult, especially when temperatures are at their hottest. Luckily, there are some steps you can take to save on your electricity bill during the summer months. Try these energy-saving tips so you can focus more on the pleasures of summer. 1. Be smart...

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  • Summer Activities: 5 Things to Do in the Summer

    Growing Your Family March 5, 2020

    With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors as a family. Here are five affordable outdoor activities perfect for a sunny summer day.

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    Summer Driving Safety Tips [Slideshow]

    New Drivers February 3, 2019

    While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...

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    Seven Ways to Keep Your House Cool This Summer

    Maintenance January 3, 2019

    These hints will help you reduce energy use along with the temperature. As summer arrives, many people think, “Thank goodness for air conditioning.” That is, until the bill for cranking the A/C arrives. Fortunately, there are many energy-efficient ways to keep your house cool. Beat the heat this summer with these home cooling tips. 1....

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    Going Green: 5 Tips for Building an Eco-friendly Home

    Home October 30, 2017

    Remodeling with sustainability in mind is easier than you think, and may generate savings through reduced energy usage. Going green, however, requires more forethought than money to make your home durable, healthy and pleasing. Here are just a few of the options and products you can use to make your remodeling projects more sustainable. 1....

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    5 Ways to Help Avoid a Dead Car Battery During the Summer

    Maintenance August 10, 2016

    Most of us have experienced that dreadful moment when the car simply refuses to start. While we often equate dead batteries with those frigid temperatures of winter, did you know that summer months are actually harder on your car’s battery? In fact, batteries in cold climates have a life expectancy of 51 months, while those...

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    Keep Summer Road Trips Fun with These Car Safety Checks [Slideshow]

    Maintenance May 26, 2016

    Few things are more frustrating than a car breakdown when you’re on a road trip. Such incidents may put your safety and your finances in jeopardy. Let’s face it, few of us are cost conscious about repairs when we’re stranded. “While many drivers think about the importance of readying their vehicle for cold weather in...

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  • A man buckling his seatbelt before driving.

    5 Pro Tips for Safe Driving From a NASCAR Driver

    NASCAR June 14, 2010

    “In a race car, I feel invincible because I have all this equipment—helmet, six-point harness and safe walls around me,” says NASCAR Nationwide Series™ driver Brad Keselowski. “But when I get in a regular car, I’ve only got a seat belt and no helmet, so I don’t have that same comfort zone.” On the track,...

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  • Brown duck boots sitting in front of a lit fireplace.

    How to Winterize a House

    Home January 13, 2025

    If winter weather catches you off guard and your home is not prepared for heavy snow and cold, you can experience damage ranging from burst pipes to a collapsed roof. Costs for repairs of this scale add up quickly, so prepare in autumn to protect your house during the colder months. Follow these winterizing tips...

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    How to Prepare Your Home for Spring: Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist

    Home November 17, 2023

    Take advantage of the mild spring weather by starting your annual spring cleaning early. With this checklist, we’ve made it easy to get your home ready for those April showers and summer storms. [1] Wipe down outdoor furniture You can help your outdoor furniture last longer by cleaning it after the long winter. First, spray...

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    Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires

    Maintenance August 25, 2021

    Buying new tires can be a confusing chore. What do all those numbers mean? Should I go with winter tires or all-season? And, of course, how do I know when I need new ones? Taking care of your tires and maintaining good driving habits can help extend the life of your tires, but eventually you’ll...

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    Metal Roofing Pros and Cons for Your Home

    Home August 20, 2020

    Your home needs the right roof to keep everything inside protected and keep your house structurally sound. There are many different types of roofs, from wood and asphalt to slate and tile. One type of roof that’s been gaining more popularity is metal.[1] Metal roofs are appealing to homeowners of all types of houses and...

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  • Motorcycle Road Trip Planning Checklist

    Motorcycles May 4, 2020

    There’s no denying motorcycle road trips can be a fun-filled adventure. But for motorcyclists, road tripping is not as simple as gassing up the car and heading off to your destination. There’s also a big difference between motorcycling along a local highway on a Sunday afternoon and traversing hundreds of miles on a cross-state journey....

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