April is distracted driving month so we thought it would be the perfect time to join the conversation and share the ways to prevent it. What is distracted driving? Most people will immediately say texting or using a cell phone. Those people are correct, but there are...
According to the Insurance Information Institue, about one in 350 insured homes has a property damage claim related to fire and lightning and these are also the costliest types of claims. Additionally, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 28% of structure fires ignited...
This summer more than ever, folks are staying closer to home. Theme parks and beach vacations are being replaced with water sprinklers in the backyard, and road trips and plane rides have been replaced with a trip around the yard in the ride-on-mower! All jokes...
August is National Traffic Awareness month! We here at SAVA don't need to tell you how hectic the roads can be this time of year. That being the case, we are here to arm you with some tips and tricks to keep some of the...
As temperatures drop, it becomes more vital that we find ways to protect our pipes from the freezing temps outside. If a pipe in your home freezes, the pressure that builds up could cause the pipe to burst and create a big mess that's expensive...
As the roads get slushy, icy and snowy we have to make sure that our car's tires can get us from point A to point B safely. Here in New England, snow certainly isn't anything new to us, but it doesn't make it any less...
There's so much happening on Thanksgiving, and it's easy to feel like things are getting out of control quickly! We've all been there, but here are some tips for a safe and carefree Thanksgiving. Find games, TV shows and movies to entertain the kids and...
From one to the next, space heaters can differ greatly, and you should always follow the instructions set forth by the manufacturer for their usage. However, as the red line in our thermometers drops, we should all be aware of these basic safety rules for...
As the nights grow longer, the days get cooler, and we gather around with our friends and family members, our usage of candles increases this time of year. Whether you're lighting dinner candles for Thanksgiving dinner, lighting the menorah, or creating the coziest environment for curling...
Did You Know? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this nasty habit kills over 480,000 people each year and this number continues to rise. With all the health risks associated with smoking, it’s important to extinguish your smoking habit for good! Here...