On average, the United States has 10.1 named storms each season, with about 5.9 becoming hurricanes and 2.5 becoming major hurricanes. The most active season was 2020, during which 30 named storms occurred. Even though storms can occur at any time of the year, thunderstorms typically develop in spring and summer. So what makes a […]
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Heat lightning is a unique kind of lightning you can see in the sky without hearing thunder. It’s quite amazing to watch and often happens during the hot summer months. But is heat lightning dangerous or not? This article will delve into what heat lightning is, its causes, and whether it poses any danger to […]
Can Lightning Strike Through a Window? Storm Facts vs Fiction
There’s no doubt about it – being a homeowner has always been filled with challenges, but 2023 feels like it is bringing in an expansion deck of playing cards. Wild weather in unexpected places has led you to google things you thought you would not have to – like, can lightning strike through a window? […]
How to Prepare for a Hail Storm: Protecting Your Home and Car
Storms and natural disasters deliver billions of dollars worth of damage every year. You might know how to protect yourself from some of the bigger natural disasters, but did you know that hail storms cause extensive damage too? In this article, we will talk about how to prepare for a hail storm so you can keep […]
If you experience a particularly cold night in your region, it could cause your pipes to freeze. When this happens, there’s a good chance your pipes will burst at some point, thereby causing some very expensive repairs. In this article, we’ll discuss how to thaw frozen pipes, to avoid this kind of situation. That should […]
If you live in an area that experiences winter, you know it is hard to predict and it can get intense. The last few years have been especially odd, where some years the temperature barely drops and others where it is below zero degrees for a long time – freezing weather as late as February. […]
Winter has hit most areas of the country. Predictably, winter can be unpredictable. Blizzards, icy roads, and heavy winds can make living and maneuvering the roads difficult. As we have little control over Mother Nature, the best we can do is be prepared. But how to prepare for a winter storm? Here are some tips on how […]
You know it’s winter when leaves are falling; it’s getting colder each day, and days are getting shorter. While winter is a time of year that many people enjoy, it’s also a time when accidents and injuries tend to happen more often. That’s why it’s essential to know some winter safety tips that will keep you and […]
10 Tips for Driving on Ice This Winter To Keep Your Family Safe
Whenever the outside temperature drops to below freezing, driving becomes much more difficult. Cold tires do not grip the road as well as they do when it is warm outside, and driving on ice and snow makes getting traction that much harder. Fortunately, adjusting how you drive on the ice and snow can help you to stay […]
Most homeowners agree that one of the worst things they dread during winter is frozen pipes. Unfortunately, this happens quite often, and it is a common home insurance claim during winter. If this misfortune happens to you, you will not have water in the house, and your pipes may burst. Knowing what to do about frozen pipes will […]