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You practice safe habits on the road, but do you do the same when you're fueling your vehicle? While static electricity-fueled fires at gas stations do not happen frequently, they do happen, and most often in cool, cold or dry weather. Don't put you or your family at risk. Here's what you need to know to stay safe while filling up.

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You probably don't give much thought to your garage door. Yet over the course of a year, your door can go up and down more than 1,000 times! And like any equipment in your home, it can wear out. If you're buying a new home, having a professional check your garage door before you move in can be a great idea. If you're already a homeowner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends annual garage door safety checks.

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For small business owners, hiring and managing employees can be a rewarding but stressful part of the job. During uncertain times, maybe you need extra help but are thinking twice about committing to an official employee. So when should you hire, and when might an independent contractor or outsourcing company be a better fit? Here are some tips to guide that decision.
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Braking is a critical function of driving. After all, we need to brake or slow down for red and yellow traffic lights, stop signs, pedestrians and much more. But safety experts say that most drivers brake hard and/or slam on their brakes far too much, adding extra wear and tear on their vehicles and tires and increasing fuel costs. Not to mention that slamming on your brakes might cause you to lose control of your car.

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Because you can't keep an eye on it all the time, you want your second home or rural property to stay well-maintained and protected. There are many things you can do to keep your land and buildings safe and prevent problems that can arise when a property is unattended.

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