National Automotive Service Professionals Week
This is National Automotive Service Professionals Week, a week where you can give a high-five to the men and women who keep your car running and on the road. They are the reason you can drive to work, drop the kids off at school, go to the store, and head to a movie.
You should [...]
BBQing? Read These 6 Grilling Safety Tips
It’s warmer here in Minnesota, and the grills are coming out in droves. This is the perfect time to review these grilling safety tips from the Home Safety Council.
Designate the grilling area a “No Play Zone” - keep the kids and pets well away until grill equipment is completely cool.
Stay by the grill and pay [...]
Home Inspections - Good Idea
Having a home inspection every few years is a great idea and can save a homeowner a lot of money and headaches, says Jason R. Hanson, president of Primo Coach, LLC, based in the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
Hanson adds that finding a “qualified” home inspector is tricky. “There are organizations out [...]
Time Off? Scream Fire and See What Happens
This is usually a week where family hangs out after the holidays. In a calm moment at the house, scream ‘Fire’ and see who knows gets out of the house quickly and safely.
If no one knows how to get out, create a home emergency exit plan this Saturday or Sunday.
Here’s how:
Draw a floor plan of your residence. [...]
Don’t Freeze Your Dog
In light of the sub-freezing temps around the country, we’re re-posting advice about dogs and cold weather.
I’m ready to come inside
In January, 2009, we spoke to Dr. Eric Ruhland, a veterinarian from Hastings, Minnesota, (current temp today: 1, feels like -12) and asked him about his guidelines for keeping dogs safe in this frigid [...]
How to Trim a Tree Safely
Yesterday we posted some info from the US Fire Administration and Safe Kids USA on fire safety around the holidays. Today we’re looking at what they have to say about trimming the Christmas tree:
If you decorate a tree, Safe Kids USA and the USFA recommend these precautions:
Never leave a lighted Christmas tree or other [...]
USFA and Safe Kids USA - Don’t Burn Down the House
Here’s a stat that wakes you up: the top four days for candle fires are around Christmas and New Years, according to a release from the US Fire Administration. They’ve joined with Safe Kids USA to talk about fire safety and kids this season.
They also say that candles started over 15,000 house fires in the [...]
Find a Good Mechanic
Finding a mechanic you trust is harder than one would think. First, you need to trust this person because they are taking care of one your most expensive assets, and secondly - you’re giving them lots of money. Here’s some good advice from around the country on finding a good mechanic….
Read your owner’s manual to [...]
Insurance Scores are Like Credit Scores - What’s Your Score?
Like a credit score - insurance scores essentially rate your risk. Find out what this number is based on, who uses it, and how to improve yours.
Halloween is Saturday - Beware of Kids!
Halloween is this Saturday - which is a big night for kids (candy and costumes) as well as adults (beverages and costumes).
For Adults - Five Tips:
If you’re driving, be cautious and go slowly - watch for kids and families as they walk through neighborhoods.
Trick or treating with the kids? Watch them - if they [...]