Summer is right around the corner, and for most vacation homeowners, this usually means “high season.” Today, I thought we would look at 8 great tips for getting your vacation home set up for high season. Let me start off by saying that I recommend you do most of these things yourself as compared to […]
The very first and most important thing to keep in mind when dealing with trespassers is your own safety. No matter how tempting it is to confront trespassers yourself, it’s best to turn to law enforcement officials and let them investigate the matter instead. But you can take prevention into your own hands. These simple […]
Ingredients 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature 2/3 cup (142g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed. 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups (340g) bananas, mashed. 3 tablespoons (64g) apricot jam or orange […]
Most incidents involving animal damage, including rodents chewing on wires, are covered by comprehensive auto insurance coverage; however, not every insurance policy has this coverage. As long as you’ve chosen to add comprehensive coverage — and have met your deductible — your insurance will typically help defray the cost of repair. Furthermore, you can also […]
Ingredients 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®) 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained ⅓ cup milk 1 large egg 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained 1 (16 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 green onion, thinly sliced Directions Preheat […]
Do have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. Do install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home. Check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds leave […]
Owning an RV can be an amazing experience as it provides you with a great and comfortable way to tour the country. When you buy an RV, or as your current RV ages, there may come a time that you want it to be improved in some fashion. One of the best ways to do […]
Wintertime—it’s a great time to stay cozy indoors. Yet, you need to go to work or shuttle the kids around with sports and school activities but, many people do not know how to remove snow and ice from their driveway. The last storm left a couple of inches on your driveway. And there’s ice underneath […]
Auto insurance is a contract between the policyholder and the insurance company. The policyholder agrees to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay losses as defined in the policy. Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical coverage: Property coverage pays for damage to, or theft of, the car. Liability coverage pays for […]
Ingredients toothpicks 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 10 banana peppers 10 slices peppered bacon, or to taste Directions Soak toothpicks in water for 15 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat […]