Getting into a car accident can be a scary and confusing time. Here is what you should know to do if should you end up in a crash. Be prepared before a crash happens. This means keeping an inventory of the possession that you keep in your vehicle, have the proper paperwork in your vehicle [...]
Flu-season is upon us! Think you know all of the tips to prevent getting the flu? Here are 5 tips that you can take advantage of in addition to getting the flu shot. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect [...]
Daylight savings time is this Sunday, and remember, in fall fashion, we fall back. So catch that extra hour of sleep, then be sure to check all of your clocks. While most of our electronic devices will automatically change time, there are a few places you will still want to check and change: Your car clock. [...]
Have you ever noticed a teal pumpkin on the doorstep of a house where your kids have trick-or-treated? They are probably the ones that gave your child the plastic spider ring or bubbles. The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness for children with allergies who often can eat traditional candy given out during Halloween. This promotes [...]
With the cooler mornings but warm days, you may have not put your bike in storage just yet. We found an informative article that will help you stay warm while riding your motorcycle in the fall. To read the full article, visit it here. Here are the tips in a nutshell: Have proper layering: interior [...]
We are nearing the peak of fall foliage! Our friends at travel channel.com put together a list of the top 8 places to see the fall colors - and Michigan holds two different spots! Check out the article here: https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/fall/photos/americas-best-fall-foliage-road-trips As Michiganders, we know that with the falling of leaves, we need to clean our gutters. [...]
Cooler weather brings visits to the local cider mill where we can peruse the pumpkin patch and maybe take a hayride through an apple orchard. Businesses will most likely have safety measures in place for a safe hayride, but if you are going to a friends farm or happen to find a business who doesn't [...]
When we think about housework, we typically don't label it as "dangerous," however, there are a few tasks that require a bit more conscious effort to remain safe. Cleaning gutters is one of these tasks. Follow the safety tips below to ensure that you are safe while performing this task. #1. Use a ladder properly. [...]
As Hurricane Florence threatens the Carolinas, us home owners in Michigan can breathe easy - at least, for now. No one can be certain where the hurricane will travel after it makes landfall - although odds are against it, some projections have us getting some more rain in Michigan. While this week has us looking [...]
For many students, school starts in a week from today. If you haven't already started preparing for this, there is no time to waste. If you still haven't gotten school supplies or gone school shopping you will want to be sure to go this week. Luckily, many stores are having "Back to School Sales" and [...]
