Tips for preparing for and recovering from winter weather
Helping you and your family prepare and recover from winter storms.
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DIY Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Winterizing your home to protect against snow and below-freezing temps can help your home withstand the ups, downs and erratic moods of Mother Nature.
Can You Drive Safely in Every Type of Severe Weather?
It's helpful to know how to drive competently in every kind of bad weather.
What is Hypothermia? Signs and Causes
Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposure to the cold either on land or in the water. Learn more about this life-threatening condition
All winter storm articles for your car
Keep Your Car Clear of Snow and Ice
Learn some tips on how to get snow and ice off your windshield to help increase your road visibility while driving during the winter months.
Important Winter Car Care Tips
Keep your car running smoothly in the winter months, and avoid long-term damage with these car care tips.
What Are the Best Tires for Winter Driving?
For your safety, know the best tires you need for winter driving, and how best to maintain them for the most effective tire safety.
What is black ice? Watch for this winter road hazard
Many drivers are unaware of this slippery winter road culprit. Here's how to prepare.
Basic Winter Driving Tips
Learn how to navigate snow, heavy fog, ice and more.
All winter storm articles for your home
Winter Sidewalk Safety for Home/Business Owners
Winter sidewalk safety is a chore but keeping your sidewalk clear of ice and snow during the winter might help prevent accidents and trouble.
How to Stop Drafts Around Doors & Windows
Before cold weather comes along, take time to insulate your home or apartment to help lower your heating bill.
Are Electric Blankets Safe?
>Before you plug in your cozy electric blanket, heated blanket or even a pet heating pad consider these safety tips.
Space Heater and Wood Stove Safety
Space heaters and wood stoves are great for warming up chilly rooms. Follow these tips for buying, and then safely using, these type of heaters.
Causes and Prevention for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is poisonous to humans and animals. Learn the warning signs to prevent CO poisoning.
Ideas on How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing
Frozen pipes can cause significant water damage in your home. State Farm discusses ways of preventing frozen pipes, and how to deal with burst pipes.
Furnace Maintenance Must-Knows
Keep your home furnace in great shape by following these furnace maintenance basics.
Furnace Tips for Extreme Cold
During unusually cold days your furnace can work harder than usual. Read more about furnace tips in extreme cold weather.
Storm Windows Help Protect Against Severe Weather
High temperatures, humidity, strong winds and hurricanes can really take a toll on homes. You can protect your home against the extreme elements by adding storm windows.
Safely Clear Snow Off Roof Using the Right Tools
Snow on your roof can cause ice dams that result in structural damage. Learn when and how to clear it safely.
Tips for the family
Winter Recreation: Ice Safety
If you plan to go out on the ice for winter activities, keep these ice safety considerations in mind.
How to Stay Warm and Safe During Cold Weather Activities
The coldest months are around the corner. Learn tips to reduce the risks related to winter's chill.
Light Solutions & More to Help the Winter Blues
Want to battle the winter blues? Here's how to beat seasonal depression with light solutions and other positive habits.
Prepare Your Babysitter for Emergencies
Prepare and arm your babysitter for success and emergency situations by leaving important information about your house, your family and your child.
Designing a Safe Room
Constructing a storm shelter space within your home can help protect you from natural disasters and weather emergencies.
Teaching Your Kids Emergency Preparedness
Help kids understand what to do in the event of a weather emergency, and get our emergency preparedness tips for you and your family.
Insurance tips
Home Inventory How to Create One
A home inventory is a way to help make home or renters insurance coverage decisions & expedite the insurance claims process after theft, damage or loss.
Flooded Basement Common Causes
Wet basement problems can cost you thousands of dollars. Here are steps to help identify the source of the water and ways to minimize your risk.
How To Be Prepared for Home Insurance Reviews
Make sure you regularly review your home insurance coverage to be properly covered. Here are some tips to have a good insurance review.
Replacement Cost vs. Market Value
Learn the difference between the replacement cost and market value coverage types.
What if Insurance Is Not Enough to Cover Damages?
You may want to consider a personal article insurance or personal liability insurance policy to help protect your possessions, home and future earnings.
Personal property and casualty insurance
What is Personal Property and Casualty Insurance? Learn more information on automobile, homeowners, watercraft, condo, renters and more.
Tips for recovering from a winter storm
Safely Clear Snow Off Roof Using the Right Tools
Snow on your roof can cause ice dams that result in structural damage. Learn when and how to clear it safely.
Pros and Cons of Metal Roofs for Your Home
Whether you're buying a home with one or thinking of installing, here's what to know.
Help Protect Yourself From Contractor Scams
If your area got hit hard with a catastrophe or weather event, shady contractors may arrive offering repairs. Learn tips that might help you spot them.
Portable Generator Safety
Check out these portable generator safety tips for when you need to provide temporary power to your home or wherever you need it.
DIY Home Renovations. The Pros & Cons of Doing It Yourself
Before jumping into a home or apartment project, weigh the pros and cons of a DIY approach vs. hiring a professional contractor.
Impact-Resistant Roofing Material That Stands Up to Nature
Weather conditions can weaken or destroy your roof system. Impact-resistant shingles can help.
Whole House Water Leak Detection Systems
Learn how to prevent costly water damage and the different water leak detection systems with automatic shutoff valves available on the market today.
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