Living in the Midwest means living with the possibility of having to wake up at 4 a.m. to shovel and remove snow from your property. We all know we need to clear our driveways to get around, but there are a few other areas around your property often overlooked that require snow removal as well:

Winter can make a house rather chilly quicker than usual. Believe it or not you can keep your home warm and keep your family nice and cozy without driving your energy costs through the roof.

1. Frozen Pipes

Once a water line falls below 32 degrees, it will start to freeze. When this happens, the ice creates an increase in pressure; once the pressure gets too high, it bursts.

It seems like just yesterday the leaves were falling and you were preparing yourself and your home for cold weather.

We’ve all had a case of the winter blues at some point – less sun and snow covered roads can leave us feeling more irritable than normal! Don’t let winter put you in a rut, we’ve got 10 ways to stay active through all of the ice and snow that comes your way:

With winter settling in and temperatures reaching dangerous lows, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements. One of the most important precautions you can take is preventing pipes from freezing and bursting.

Every year, thousands of people are injured while removing snow from their property. Depending on the tools used, or lack thereof, snow removal can feel like a daunting task.

Winter is coming! That means everyone is both mentally and physically preparing for the cold that is ahead. It’s time to pull out your winter coat and dust off your boots. Kids will be desperately trying to find mittens that match and snow pants that fit.