Are you heading out to sea soon? Better be safe out there since the waters, particularly the North Sea, are angry! Cruises worldwide are being knocked around, leaving passengers stranded for days in open waters. Recently, a Norwegian cruise ship…
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Safe Winter Solstice for Yuletide Fun
Winter is here, and the holiday spirit is among us! While celebrating yuletide blessings and fa la la la lattes, let’s remember to stay safe this season while doing some of the jolliest winter holiday traditions. Fire safety is a…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Household Bugs
Seasons are changing, and most bugs will soon be gone. However, bugs can get a bad reputation. Some of them are essential for the environment and gardens. Let’s discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding these creatures. Friend…
Keep Pets Calm and Cool this Independence Day
Happy Birthday, America! Time to celebrate the red, white and blue with family and friends. But why only humans? Get the furry friends involved in some creative and fun do-it-yourself crafts while ensuring their safety and well-being during the festivities,…
Essential Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Summertime is here, but with the summer months come summer storms, and yes, we are talking about the dreaded hurricane season. Those living in the Eastern and Southern coastal parts of the country know all too well the woes that…
Keep Annoying Pests Away
The air is warmer, the sun is out, and BBQs are blazing. Summertime is near, but so are the bugs. Some bugs, like butterflies and fireflies, are fun to watch, but most are invasive and annoying. Here are some effective…
New Year’s Party Safety Tips
Let the countdown to the new year begin! 2023 is fast approaching, and if you plan to host a New Year’s Eve party at your apartment, here are some quick safety tips so you and your guests can have a…
Can you get volcano insurance?
Volcanic activity from the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii has lessened, but the region is still plagued by aftershocks, lava flow and hazardous fumes. On the eastern side, about 35 properties were destroyed according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.…
Tornado season approaches
Starting with the month of March and into June, the U.S. goes through the tornado season. Yet, due to the dramatic changes in the climate, plenty of tornado outbreaks buck this pattern. An average of 1,224 tornadoes touch down per…
Safe and happy holidays
It’s almost that time of the year when we either make travel plans or we prepare to greet guests. No one should hit the road or get the house ready for guests without some planning, especially during the winter holidays.…