5 Steps to Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide
Posted: November 2, 2024
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced when any carbon-based substance is burned to create heat or energy. If inhaled in small quantities, carbon monoxide causes dizziness, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and chest pain. When inhaled in more significant amounts, the gas is fatal for children and adults. If a person is asleep or intoxicated when they begin to breathe carbon monoxide,...
Health Insurance Tips for Open Enrollment Season
Posted: October 25, 2024
Open enrollment season is the annual window when individuals can sign up for or change their health insurance coverage. Typically lasting a few weeks, it offers a critical opportunity to adjust your plan based on changing healthcare needs. Whether you’re renewing your current plan or considering new options, reviewing your coverage is essential. Making informed decisions during this period ensures you have the right benefits...
Transferable Skills: The Path to Success
Posted: October 25, 2024
In a rapidly evolving job market, sometimes it seems like the only constant is change. We’ve seen once-hot careers displaced by automation, whole industries disrupted by new technology, or job sites moving to other states — or even other countries. Not to mention a pandemic forever changing our concept of “the workplace,” introducing hybrid environments that many of us were never exposed to pre-pandemic. While...
6 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains
Posted: October 21, 2024
If you’re dealing with a wet basement or a soggy lawn, you might want to look into installing a French drain. While it’s not necessarily a “quick fix,” a French drain can be a smart investment to keep your home and yard dry. Here’s what to know before you dig. What are French drains? French drains are trenches that redirect surface water and groundwater in...
What to Do After Being Hacked
Posted: October 19, 2024
October is National Cyber Security Month, a time to focus on the rising threat of cyberattacks and hacking incidents. With the increasing prevalence of digital threats, businesses and individuals risk falling victim to hackers. If you discover you’ve been hacked, acting quickly to mitigate damage and secure your information is essential. This guide outlines the immediate steps to recover from a hack and prevent future...