NYC Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommend that every household maintain an emergency supply kit stocked with food, water, and other basic supplies needed to survive for several days without outside help. Most of the supplies…
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain these tools. For example, most homes (96%) have at least…
The road toward homeownership can be a bumpy one, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. But, once you jumped through all the hoops and signed all the paperwork, the home is finally yours. That’s a major event, particularly for…
Though many homeowners and building owners find cleaning their gutters once or twice a year difficult, it’s worth the effort. Gutters are one of your home or building’s primary defenses against flooding, mold growth, ice dams, and foundation damage. When…
As flooding and water backups become more common, many homeowners want to make sure they are covered for any kind of water damage. Homeowners are often surprised to learn how complicated water damage can be from an insurance perspective. Whether…
Most people enjoy spooky activities and outings in the weeks before Halloween, but accidents and injuries make any holiday less fun. With a little planning, the following precautions can keep everyone in the community safe all month long. Halloween Decorations…
As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands and we introduce more smart devices to our homes, including refrigerators, thermostats, locks and voice-activated speakers, it becomes more important than ever to secure your Wi-Fi network and protect your home's devices from…
With cooler weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to catch up on home or building maintenance before the weather gets too cold. Fall is a time for more than raking leaves. Use this fall maintenance checklist to reduce energy costs…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the 2022 hurricane season will be “above normal,” with about 14-20 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes (3-5 of these hurricanes could be severe). If the NOAA predictions hold true, this year…
The end of summer brings plenty of excitement as students get ready for fall classes and activities. But the return to school can also bring increased anxiety for students, their parents, and other drivers sharing the road. In addition to…