Help Your House Recover from Frost Heave

Frost heave occurs when ice forms underneath soil. As the frozen soil switches between freezing and thawing, it can cause the very foundation of your house to shift since frozen soil has about 10 percent more volume than dry soil. This can lead to serious structural damage to your foundation. Unfortunately, frost heave is not covered under most homeowners policies.  Frost heave can happen in...

7 Things Business Owners Can Spring Clean Without Picking Up a Mop

Each year, 78% of Americans tackle spring cleaning in their homes. If you’re one of them, chances are you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and using a little elbow grease to freshen up your abode. Not only can the results of this annual ritual leave you feeling less stressed, more at peace and more focused, but it can also give you a big sense of...

What to Look for When Comparing Auto Insurance Quotes

These days, it’s nearly impossible to turn on your television, listen to the radio or search the internet without seeing an ad for auto insurance. And every company seems to push the same message: “Switch to us and you could save money on your car insurance.”We all know that price is an important factor when it comes to choosing an auto insurer. But making price...

Vlogging While Driving: What's the Big Deal?

Everyone knows the dangers of texting while driving, but now there is another equally dangerous trend – vlogging while driving. What is Vlogging?A vlog is a blog in video form. Vlogging involves anyone talking to a camera mounted on their dashboard to create videos. While the behavior may seem safe because it’s hands-free, an internationally recognized expert on distracted driving says it’s anything but.“The research...

The Ultimate Guide to Downsizing

As you approach retirement age, life is full of transitions. Your adult children grow up and move out on their own. You prepare to say goodbye to full-time work for good. And if you’re like many baby boomers, you may also think about downsizing your home.According to a report from Zillow Group, 24% of recent home buyers were age 60 or older – a 47%...