Do you have more people living in your home these days? Over the last several years, many people are now living with their adult children and/or grandchildren. So-called multi-generational households are proliferating. More than 57 million Americans... (Read More)

Bare feet are great for walking on the sand, strolling through a lush lawn, kicking up in a recliner, or dangling in a swimming pool. But for driving, the conventional wisdom is that bare feet are unsafe, even illegal. The reality is, barefoot... (Read More)

Whether it's warm out or in the middle of a hard freeze, the energy costs for your home can easily skyrocket, making a painful dent in your budget. Heating and cooling a home can be a very costly undertaking. According to the U.S. Department of... (Read More)

Did you know that from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, thousands of teens are injured or killed in driving accidents? That's why this time period is called the '100 deadliest days' for teen drivers. Year-round, car accidents are the leading... (Read More)

Do you love BBQ dinners during the summer months? Few things are as all-American as a summertime barbecue. It's a great way to cook on hot summer days. But a backyard cookout can turn dangerous and even deadly if you don't follow some important... (Read More)

It doesn't matter if it's not that hot outside. Children can find themselves in danger in a hurry if they’re left unattended in parked vehicles. Even with the windows cracked 2 inches, the temperature inside a vehicle can become deadly hot in just... (Read More)

You may have heard that red cars cost more to insure than cars of other colors. Or that men pay more for auto insurance. In reality, the color of your car has no effect on your auto insurance premiums. And while male drivers often do pay more for... (Read More)

Buying your first home? Congratulations! There's a reason they call it "home sweet home." Some of your greatest joys in life will be found within those walls. As you make the purchase, you'll find yourself contemplating ways to protect your... (Read More)

It's the time of year we begin bracing ourselves — the months when an excessive amount of rain can complicate our lives by causing damaging floods. It's no small thing: floods cause about $6 billion worth of home damage each year in the United... (Read More)

Worried about the global pandemic? Of course you are. It's stressful not knowing what the future holds for us and our loved ones. More than one year into the COVID-19 outbreak, none of us knows when it will truly be over. Our daily activities... (Read More)