A lot of the time, home service scams start with someone knocking on your door, stating they are fixing other roofs (or insert other home items) in the neighborhood. Your house is about the same age, so you may assume that your house needs repair, … [Read more...] about 6 Home Service Tricks Insiders Admit Most People Still Fall For
Most people treat their garage like a catch-all (I know my family does). Clothing we need to donate? Toss it in the garage, it'll get gone. Christmas decorations? Yep, put it in the garage. However, home safety experts have warned homeowners that … [Read more...] about 10 Things Home Safety Experts Say You Shouldn’t Store in a Garage
More than 350,000 house fires occur every year, and they don't always start with dramatic sparks or obvious hazards. Actually, many begin with everyday appliances that people assume are safe to leave running (whether they are nearby or not). The … [Read more...] about Fire Marshals Warn: Never Leave These 5 Appliances Running Unattended
It's flu season, and everyone is hopefully washing their hands more than usual. Most people assume they're pretty good about hand hygiene, but you may be shocked to find out that you aren't doing enough to truly fight off germs. It's important to … [Read more...] about Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching These 8 Things
Snowbirds like to have the best of both worlds: mild summers up north and beautiful winters down south. But every year, police departments across the country warn homeowners about leaving their properties unattended. Burglars have targeted houses … [Read more...] about The “Snowbird” Tactic Burglars Use to Target Homes in February
Scammers have leveled up. No longer content with clunky phishing emails, they’re now replicating your bank’s fraud alerts with chilling accuracy. These fake messages (sent via text, email, or even phone calls) look exactly like the real thing. They … [Read more...] about Scammers Are Copying Your Bank’s Fraud Alerts — Here’s How to Spot the Fake
Did you know that more than 400 Americans a year die from unintentional, non-fire-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year? This invisible threat lurks in your home throughout the year, but becomes especially dangerous during the winter … [Read more...] about 8 Winter Household Items That Can Cause Dangerous CO Buildup Indoors
Your phone rings. The voice on the other end sounds official. Maybe it’s the IRS, your bank, or even a grandchild in trouble. But something feels off. In today’s world, phone scams are more sophisticated than ever, and falling for one can cost you … [Read more...] about 5 Red Flags That A Phone Call Is A Scam
