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Swimming Pool Safety And Maintenance Tips

Before your family starts splashing around in the pool, make sure you check the pool liner for rips and tears – just one of the many tips listed below. Maintain secure fencing and a locked entrance around the pool and deck area to prevent access when adequate supervision is not available. Make sure there is adequate lifesaving equipment in the pool area, including life preservers...

Do You Really Need That Extra Insurance On Your Rental Car?

Perhaps you are planning a warm weather family vacation? Or maybe you are taking a road trip? Regardless of why you need to rent a vehicle, there is important information regarding the optional insurance coverage that you need to know about. It is a common misconception that your collision coverage on your personal auto policy will protect you in the event of an accident with your rental...

Protecting You & Your Employees from Ticks and Mosquitoes

  During the spring and summer months, ticks and mosquitoes are most active putting outdoor workers at risk to bacteria, parasites, and viruses. If you’re an employer of out-door workers it’s important you provide your workers with proper information regarding tick-borne diseases, transmissions, symptoms, and prevention. It’s also important to encourage symptoms & illness reporting. Common Symptoms of Tick-borne Diseases Include: Fever Fatigue Headache Join...

Keep You and Your Family Safe Before, During, and After a Flood

There is an increased risk of flooding during spring months. During the winter months, frozen land prevents melting snow or rainfall from steeping into the ground, which can result in overflow of streams, rivers, and lakes, once the ground warms up. Add spring storms to that and there is a very good chance spring flooding will occur. Here is what to do to keep you...

Early Spring Lawn Care Tips

A healthy summer lawn starts with spring maintenance. Winter weather conditions can wreak havoc on your lawn causing unsightly brown or bare spots. If you neglect spring lawn care, you could end up paying for it the rest of year. Here are some tips that will help you ensure that your lawn gently comes back to life. Start With Raking: Even if you already raked...