by Jason Bishara | Nov 30, 2022 | Guide, Homeowners
It’s getting cold outside, the sun is hanging lower above the horizon, and evening is coming earlier. This is a wonderful time of year to curl up in front of the fireplace with a few logs burning brightly. But if you haven’t used your fireplace or wood-burning stove...
by Jason Bishara | Oct 26, 2022 | Guide, Homeowners, Personal
Dressing up, trick-or-treating and home decorating are all part of celebrating Halloween. It can be fun and enjoyable for homeowners, kids, and parents, but it requires some planning. Costume design Every year, people are seriously injured because of poor costume...
by Jason Bishara | Oct 19, 2022 | Homeowners, How To
Whether you love snow or you hate it, one thing is certain: Snow is a hazard. Before you go out in the snow, learn about the dangers and how to stay safe. Freezing temperatures Extended contact with snow can lead to frostbite. Coupled with a stiff wind, exposed skin...
by Jason Bishara | Sep 21, 2022 | Guide, Homeowners, Personal
Many American families have an accumulation of stuff in their homes: gasoline cans, spare oil, half-containers of antifreeze, fertilizer, yard pesticides and other materials all compressed together into one poorly ventilated space. This creates the perfect conditions...
by Jason Bishara | Aug 31, 2022 | Guide, Homeowners
Some things are designed to go fast — race cars, rockets, saw blades and grinder wheels, for example. The people using them are assumed to be properly trained and capable of handling them safely. Other things, like setting up a lathe or punch, working from a ladder or...
by Jason Bishara | Aug 24, 2022 | Guide, Homeowners
Are you offering your home on a home-sharing service? Most home-sharing and host services make renting out your house easy. They even offer $1 million in insurance coverage as part of their service. Like most people, you might ask yourself why you’d need more than $1...
