Spring is just around the corner and you're planning to get out into the garden or spruce up your front or backyard for upcoming family barbecues and the like. Here's a few tips to do things right, create a beautiful landscape and stay safe while doing it. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe while working in your yard: Plan ahead. Take some time beforehand to create a strategy or, at the very least, have an idea of how the work will flow. It’s always a good to make sure
Safely Deep Fry Your Turkey Thanksgiving is one of the happiest days of the year for families throughout the United States, but it's also one of the peak days for home fires caused by cooking.* Follow these steps to stay safe if you're deep frying your turkey this year: Location - Set the fryer up at least 10 feet away from any building or structure. Don't let pets or children come close and never leave it unattended. Make sure the spot you choose is flat and that the fryer i
We’ve enjoyed some much needed rain in the last week. The clouds have rolled in and out and back in again. The temperatures have dropped - a clear indication of cooler weather on the horizon. Such a relief from the hot Texas sun! With this change in season comes ever changing road conditions that we need to stay aware of. Follow these tips to drive safely in wet road conditions: Obey all road signs, especially “low water crossing” signs. Pay close attention to areas prone to
We live in an online world. No matter how we may feel about it, the internet is an integral part of how each of us get from one day to the next. Most of the time, this is extremely useful, convenient, and safe both for us and the people and organizations we regularly deal with. How can you stay safe online? Here are a few helpful tips to make sure your interactions online stay safe: Create Strong Passwords. For online accounts, you should create unique passwords that contain