"Does Your Insurance Agent Really Know or Care About You?" How often does your insurance agent come out to see you at your home, or was the last time you saw them is when your policy was written?  If you can't even remember when, then they do not have your…

  Nothing Endures But Change Heraclitus, Greek Philosopher      We're in the middle of a "re-calibration." More of us are taking a closer look at how we live, what we value, and who we are.  It behooves us to consider how our personal environments fit into this.   Along those lines,…

(ARA) - Getting ready for winter often means changing to warmer clothes and taking stock of mittens and hats. But it's also a good idea to prepare your home's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter, too - especially if you want to keep energy bills down.  Heating…

(ARA) - Aging in place - updating one's home to accommodate changing needs and abilities as one ages - doesn't have to mean sacrificing a home's style and decor. From attractive lighting designed to work well for aging eyes to barrier-free shower stalls that compete in beauty and practicality with…

(ARA) - No matter what part of the country you live in, the fall and winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into…