Permitted Activities Guide: 15 Outdoor Projects That May Be Illegal

You may think your home is your castle; however, some of your ideas may not be considered permitted activities. In fact, certain outdoor endeavors are prohibited on private property, whether by law, deed restrictions, or covenants and restrictions of the homeowner association (HOA). Certain activiti

Don’t Be Fooled: How to Recognize Impostor Scams

Imposter scams can become particularly personal, especially with AI-driven fraud. That text with a “final notice” on a toll violation from the Department of Motor Vehicles? Bogus! But a scarier impostor would be an AI-generated voice sounding just like your child calling and claiming to have been ki

Home Safety: When Lightning Rods Are Worth the Investment

Are lightning rods a good way to protect your home? Lightning strikes cause approximately 4,400 house fires per year. Here’s how to determine if a lightning rod system is right for you. A bolt from the blue When lightning strikes nearby, it is terrifying. The sound is deafening and the flash blindin