7 Quick Steps to Prepare Your Home for Winter
As days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s the perfect reminder to begin preparing your home for winter. A little effort to winterize...
Five Steps to Get Your Home Ready for Colder Weather
Without a little prep work and routine maintenance, winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. Following a few simple steps can help you get...
Avoiding Storm Damage to Your Home
Storms can be severe and leave a lasting impact on our communities, but there are ways to prepare your home to minimize the risk of...
October 16–19 Earthquake Preparedness for Oregon’s ShakeOut and Camp-In Events
This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 16, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:16 a.m. (local time)...
Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan and testing smoke alarms
During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in...
For the Birds: Feed ’em in Fall to Welcome Them Back in Winter
Humans aren’t the only ones who look forward to autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while...
4 Areas to Consider When Doing a Home Upgrade
People are spending more time in their homes and are thinking differently about how every available space can help them live, work and play at...
Reduce Your Home’s Vulnerabilities to Wildfire
Don’t wait for smoke on the horizon to prepare for a wildfire. While hot temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds increase wildfire threat, taking small...
Five Green Home Improvements Worth Your Investment
Feeling the impulse to make home renovations? Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home with the environment in mind, but worried about the...
Budget Friendly Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal
Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you...