4th of July Fun: The Do's and Don'ts of Fireworks

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Alright, alright – fireworks can’t be that dangerous right? WRONG.

5 Things You Should Never Do During a Lightning Storm

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Playing in the rain is one thing – but playing in lightning is an entirely different story. Lightning is the third most frequent cause of storm-related deaths in the United States, resulting in about 30 deaths and several hundred injuries every year.

BBQ 101: Cleaning Your Grill Like a Pro

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Did you know that regularly cleaning your grill extends its life? While a deep clean isn’t necessary after each use, there are no benefits to having a dirty grill.

5 Grilling Safety Tips for Your Next Cookout

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Partly cloudy with 0% chance of rain, it’s grillin’ time! Grilling can be a super fun way to enjoy beautiful weather, but it’s also the culprit behind 9,000 home fires and 16,000 injuries every year.

5 Heartfelt Ways to Show Mom Your Appreciation

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Mothers do so much for us on a daily basis. From cooking our meals to scheduling events and chauffeuring kids, moms wear a ton of hats. Sometimes we take these things for granted; but Mother’s Day gives us the opportunity to step back and give them a well deserved “thank you”.

Summer Friendly Curb Appeal: 7 Keys to Reducing Cooling Costs

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It’s only a matter of time before these breezy and comfortable spring afternoons turn into hot and humid summer days. Before you know it, our electricity usage will spike trying to keep the hot summer heat out of our homes!

5 Easy Steps to Organize Your Garage

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While your garage can double as a storage space, it is still the most ideal location to store your vehicle. Storing your vehicle in the garage will not only help keep it cleaner, but also protect it from damage like bird droppings, vandalism, UV exposure, tree sap, etc.

Recovering from Winter: 10 Crucial Exterior Spring Home Maintenance Tasks

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Finally, spring has sprung! Snow, ice and freezing temperatures have subsided – but, the damage these elements might have done to your home has not. Before you chuck away at your spring cleaning list inside, make sure you perform a thorough check-up on the exterior of your home:

7 Ways to Fortify Your Home Against Tornadoes

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Your home is your safe place, but it can easily become a dangerous place to be in the event of a tornado. Even if you don’t live in the area of the U.S. known as Tornado Alley, tornadoes have been known to occur in every state and in every month.

Maintaining a Dry Basement this Spring

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The long months of cold temperatures and snow are slowly but surely coming to an end! As we begin to watch the spring thaw, we prepare for the next element of mother nature that is fast approaching – rain.