It’s officially Cyber Week. That means the number of packages shipped during the holiday season will increase exponentially during the holiday shopping season. That also means that package theft is on the rise as "porch pirates" attempt to steal your gifts and purchases.  Package theft can happen anytime but tends to happen more often during the holidays. With more consumers shopping online every year, this number of thefts will undoubtedly climb. Package deliveries increase exponentially the two-and-a-half weeks before Christmas, according to Package Concierge, a company that provides package receipt systems for apartment buildings.

If you have a portable home fire extinguisher in case of fire emergencies, you are one step closer to putting out a small home fire. But do you know how to use it? While you may think you are prepared to extinguish flames inside or outside of your home, it's critically important to know how to use a fire extinguisher properly. When you know how to properly use a fire extinguisher you should only attempt to put out a fire that is confined to a small area and not rapidly growing. If the fire has already developed and is spreading,…

Contrary to popular belief, tornadoes can strike anywhere in the United States at any time. The average lead time for a tornado warning is only 13 minutes,1 which means that it is a good idea to prepare in advance as much as possible. While no home can be completely tornado-proof, you can fortify your home to help make it more resistant to damage. Following are some things you can do to help make your home, and your family, safer if a tornado strikes. 1. Prepare Your Shelter Area Designate an area in your house where your family will meet in…