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09/02/2026

AI is accelerating elder fraud. Their kids are reckoning with the fallout.

More adult children are becoming liaisons between their parents and their parents' bank accounts as AI makes fraud harder to spot.

09/01/2026

Do you know how to shut off your main water line? Time is of the essence when there's a major leak. Get to know your control valve before there's an issue

Do you know how to find the control valve for your home’s [main water line](https://www.angi.com/articles/how-find-your-homes-water-shut-valve.htm)...

08/31/2026

School days bring congestion: School buses pick up their passengers, kids on bikes hurry to get to school before the bell rings, and harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

Back-to-school mean sharing the road. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

08/30/2026

Sometimes sump pumps can let you down. If yours fails and your basement floods, follow these steps.

When your sump pump fails, every minute counts. Before you discover what’s wrong, water can rise, turning even a small leak into a full-blown basem...

08/29/2026

What you should never order at your favorite Fast Food chains. Grilled chicken is almost always a no-no.

"Grilled chicken" is almost always a no-no.

08/28/2026

Did you know that tornadoes have happened in all 50 states? That's why it's a good idea to consider creating one for your family. Here's how.

Tornados are most common in the [central United States](https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/tornado), but they have occurred in all 50 states. No matter w...

08/27/2026

There are many things you and your child can do to prepare for school that will make it an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

​There are many things you and your child can do to prepare for school that will make it an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

08/27/2026

Shout out to Caitlin and Mat for receiving a check from Safeco as they were claims free for the last 6 months on their car insurance.

08/26/2026

Leaks, moisture, worn insulation, and unwanted critters. Those and more could be in your attic. That's why regular inspections are a good idea.

A visual inspection of your attic can identify potential issues such as leaks, excess moisture, worn insulation, and any unwanted critters that nee...

08/25/2026

Extend roof life, improve energy efficiency, and help avoid costly repairs all with one simple task. Here's a step-by-step on how to remove roof debris.

Organic matter that’s stuck on your roof can do a lot of damage. It can also be [combustible if you live in a wildfire-prone](https://www.fema.gov/...