2014

Now that the holidays are over, many people have no excuse for continuing to put off those home remodeling plans that may have been on their radar for months.  If such a do-it-yourself project is in the near future for you, you must make sure that you’re taking the proper precautions so that you and… read more

It’s that time of the year again:  tax time.  People will soon be receiving the proper forms in the mail, and soon thereafter, many will seek out assistance from a qualified professional so that their return is as good as it could be. When you choose a purported expert to help you with your tax… read more

If you are a pet owner who lives in a frigid environment, then you have to be especially vigilant to your animal’s needs at this time of the year.  Dogs are far hardier than humans in terms of dealing with the cold in some ways, but in others, they can actually be more susceptible to… read more

If your children are old enough and responsible enough, you may decide to let them stay by themselves after they get home from school.  If you’ve made this decision, though, you need to make sure that they’re able to remain safe during this time.  That means locking the door and not letting in strangers, but… read more

We’ve spent the preceding weeks discussing some of the ways in which citizens may be able to cope safely with any of the threats posed by cold weather.  However, there’s one effect of weather at this time of the year that hasn’t been covered all that much, and that’s the danger posed by high wind. … read more

Yesterday, we related a report that highlighted the troubling state of pedestrian safety in San Francisco.  That article showed that in the few days since New Year’s Eve, there have already been three deadly accidents in the area, and many people are obviously concerned about this trend.  The police have vowed to issue tickets and… read more

California is large enough that there can be numerous types of weather patterns in place throughout the state, so while some people may get to bask in the warm glow of the sun, others are struggling to cope with the cold weather tearing through their area.  If you’re living in the latter type of area… read more

If you’re going to be skiing this winter, then it’s imperative you do so with the utmost caution.  In addition to the hazards you’ll face navigating various obstacles on tougher treks, the biggest danger you may have to circumvent is that posed by an avalanche.  Whenever you’re in an area where that is a possibility,… read more

We’ve previously discussed what can be done by residents of cold weather locales to prevent pipes from freezing during the winter, but one thing we haven’t really focused on is what steps to take when those precautions fail and the pipes freeze over anyway.  When this happens, the pipes are in danger of rupturing, flooding… read more

In many parts of California, the weather is sufficiently nice to allow cyclists to pilot their conveyances at just about any time of the year.  As such, it’s important for drivers and cyclists alike to ensure that the precautions they extend to each other in the summer are also in practice during the winter.  This… read more

During a harsh winter, you need to take certain steps to protect your car from dangerously low temperatures.  After all, if your vehicle stalls in the middle of such an environment, not only is there a risk that you could be involved in a collision, but merely being stuck on the side of the road… read more

Winter weather can have some dangerous effects on your home, and some of these are more obvious than others.  If you live in an area of California that has been impacted by the snow or the cold, then think on some of the precautions described in a new report out of Philadelphia. In snowy and… read more