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Keep Fireplace Safety in Mind this Winter
The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that 75% of confined home heating fires occur in the chimney and flue of your fireplace. Nevertheless, performing simple safety practices and maintenance on your fireplace can help keep your fireplace in good condition, ensuring your family and home stay safe. Here are some top fireplace safety tips to consider.
Prioritizing Your Emotional Well-Being During the Holidays
While the holiday season and end-of-year parties can be full of festive fun, they can also be stressful and take a toll on your emotional well-being. Putting your emotional wellness on the backburner may cause mood changes and feelings of irritability, hopelessness and isolation. As holiday celebrations pick up, consider the following tips to help…
Winter Vehicle Storage Tips
As winter approaches, it’s time to think about safely storing your recreational vehicle—or any other vehicle that won’t be in use—to avoid damage from the harsh weather and roads. By doing so, you can keep your vehicle in good condition for spring. Utilize the following guidance to properly prepare and store your vehicle this winter.
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
To keep your home and family safe throughout this holiday season, consider the following decorating tips.
Legalized Marijuana and DOT Drug Testing Rules for Commercial Drivers
The DOT drug testing rules require employees in certain safety-sensitive positions to be tested for Schedule 1 drugs. As a result, these developments have raised questions about whether these employees may use a derivative of marijuana called cannabidiol (CBD) and whether these developments have any other effect on the drug testing rules.
Preventing Burnout During The Holidays
Everyday life is hectic enough without the added stress of the holidays. The season’s challenges include attending celebrations, coordinating gift-giving, planning finances and balancing various family obligations. It’s no wonder that burnout can feel unbearable during this time of the year.
Keep Your Home Pest Free This Fall
As fall and winter bring colder temperatures, the warm interior of your home can provide shelter, breeding spaces and access to nourishment for household pests. Keep the following tips in mind when working to keep pests out of your home.
Preventing Burnout During the Holiday Season
Everyday life is hectic enough without the added stress of the holidays. Levels of burnout are high, so here are some tips to help avoid and manage this issue so you can enjoy the holidays.
Market Value vs. Reconstruction Value
Ensure that your homeowners policy limits correspond to the cost to rebuild in case of a natural disaster, whether it is a wildfire, hurricane or flood.
Marshall & Sterling Names New Senior Leadership Team
Marshall & Sterling Enterprises, Inc., a 100% employee owned insurance, risk management and wealth advisors firm announced today the appointment of Eric Diamond as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tim Dean who will retire from day-to-day operations as President & CEO on January 1,2023.
Daylight Saving Time and Your Health
Although you may be excited about gaining another hour in your day, DST can wreak havoc on your physical and cognitive health for several days, weeks or even months. Here are 4 tips to help:
Time to Prepare for the New York City and Westchester County, NY Wage Transparency Laws
New York City salary transparency law goes into effect on November 1, 2022. The Westchester County salary transparency law goes into effect on November 6, 2022.