Your “fur baby”, be it dog, cat, or some other beloved pet, is a member of your family. You love and care for it as if it were your own child. It’s never been mean or vicious, and behaves wonderfully whenever you have people over.

Until that one moment when a loud noise or an unfamiliar person startles your pet. In that moment, they’re no longer a furry baby but a living, breathing animal – with the instincts and actions of an animal. They bite. They scratch. They attack.

And someone leaves with an injury.

When you think of hurricane season, do you think of empty bread and water aisles at the grocery store, gas shortages, or bumper-to-bumper traffic headed north on the nearest evacuation route? These images might be what get all the attention, but those who have gone through enough hurricane seasons know that the key to surviving it is preparation, before and during a storm.

Now that hurricane season is here, take a look at these tips to prepare your home and family for the entire season.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. It’s the perfect time to clean off the deck or patio, pull out the grill, put on some sandals, and yes, open up the pool for the summer season! Your friends, your family, and maybe even their friends may all be invited over for fun in the sun this summer.

Now that the weather is getting nicer, it’s time to pull out the grill, buy some good meat and vegetables, and get your grill on! To keep everyone safe and to make sure that you’re only eating the best grilled meals, let’s cover a few basic safety and grilling tips.

You’ve dreamed of owning a bungalow on the beach, or maybe a cabin in the mountains, for years. It was your gift to you and your family for all your hard work. Finally, you have the vacation home of your dreams. The family vacation trips are being planned at this very moment. Everyone is going to have so much fun.

Before you start packing your bags, make sure that you’ve protected your vacation home.