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Archives: 2019

How To Choose An Executor For Your Will

While no one likes thinking about their own mortality, writing a will is an important part of planning for your family's future. (So is finding the right life insurance.) When creating a will, you start by deciding who will receive your assets when you’re gone. But this is just the first step. Once your plan is on paper, someone still has to make sure your...

Is An Animal Living Under Your Porch? Here’s What To Do Next

As a homeowner, you’ve probably entertained guests who overstayed their welcome. But unlike your in-laws or a former college roommate, an animal that’s made itself at home on your property has no intention of leaving. Some of the usual suspects include raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, skunks, or the occasional stray cat. And while they’re just looking for a safe place to call home, you’d probably prefer...

7 Tips To Protect Your Business From Water Damage

Whether it’s caused by a flash flood or a burst pipe, water damage is often unpredictable. And as a business owner, it can seriously impact your day-to-day operations and bottom line. But in many cases, there are proactive steps you can take to prevent critical delays or destruction to your property. Here are seven tips to help protect your business from common sources of water...

Understanding Premium Vs. Regular Gas

Most people are clear on which type of gas their car needs. But not as many are clear on the differences between regular and premium gas. Why use regular instead of premium gas? One obvious difference is the price. According to the U.S. Energy & Information Administration, premium fuel nationally averages about 60 cents more per gallon than regular gasoline, and 25 cents more than...

Bat In Your House? Here’s How To Get It Out.

You’re watching TV or making dinner when you hear the flapping of wings. Imagine your surprise when you discover it’s not a bird, but a bat that’s found its way into your home! Nobody likes uninvited guests. But compared to common pests like flies, ants, or mice, a flying bat circling above you is universally spooky. That’s because these winged creatures have developed a reputation as disease-carrying...