What You Should Know Before Becoming an Airbnb Host

Posted: October 11, 2022

Becoming an Airbnb host is an exciting prospect, with a great financial upside. However, it is important to be aware that hosting others on your property comes with added risks. The visitors to your property are unknown to you, and you can’t be completely confident that they will treat your property with respect. You have invested in your property, adding all the features that attract...

How to Keep Your TV From Falling Over

Posted: October 6, 2022

There’s nothing like putting your feet up and decompressing by watching your favorite show after a long day. Deep into your latest TV binge, you probably aren’t thinking of what could happen if your TV fell over. But if you have small children or pets running and playing around your house, an unstable TV could cause some serious injury. Why should I be worried about...

811: The Number to Call Before Digging

Posted: October 4, 2022

Whether you’re planting a garden, installing a mailbox or hiring a contractor for a more complex job, it’s important to call 811 before digging in your yard.Why? Calling 811 will get your underground utility lines marked and your project off to a safe start.Utility service lines such as cable TV, telephone, electric, gas, water and sewer are often buried underground. Unintentionally striking one of these lines...

6 Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

Posted: October 4, 2022

For many, carving pumpkins is an annual tradition. However, pumpkins can be slippery, tough and difficult to work with...let alone create a design on.This Halloween, keep these safety tips in mind when you’re carving your pumpkin masterpiece:Prep your pumpkin and carving area. Keep your pumpkin dry so it doesn’t slip out of your hands when carving. Place newspaper under your pumpkin and have paper towels...

Don’t Leave the Leaves!

Posted: September 20, 2022

There’s nothing quite like the view of colorful leaves in autumn. But what do you do when they’ve all fallen and you’re left with a mess in your yard? Winter is quickly approaching, so it’s important to dispose of the leaves before the snow comes. But how can you do so safely (and legally)? Here’s what to know.CAN I BURN THE LEAVES? While many local...