As days get shorter and nights get longer, our habits begin to change. Most of us typically spend more time hunkering down at home and less time at the beach. That usually means resuming favorite fall pastimes like huddling through…
Securing Fall Trees
The seasons are changing, and the colors of autumn abound. Regrettably, fall’s stunning display is often accompanied by some unwelcome weather hazards in Wisconsin – namely, wind – that can cause considerable damage to the very trees that produce those…
Avoid Deadly Distractions Behind the Wheel
Many people have a limited definition of “distracted driving”: They think it only means texting behind the wheel. There’s good reason for that, because texting requires visual, manual and cognitive attention – the same attention required for safe driving. But…
Making Smart Savings Choices
In today’s unsettled economy, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money—but sometimes this includes altering insurance coverages to dangerously low levels or eliminating coverage entirely. If you’re thinking about changing your coverage to save money, consider these…
Summer Energy Savings
Beat the Heat — and Your Air Conditioning Bill — This Summer Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Americans spend about $11 billion each year on air conditioning? That might not be such a surprise if…