Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter, fall in the Midwest is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is). The elements can wreak…
Fall is the perfect time to get a few home maintenance tasks done. One that seems to intimidate people (but needs to get done) is cleaning the gutters. You should clean your gutters at least one time a year, and…
The seasons are changing, and the colors of autumn abound. Regrettably, fall’s stunning display is often accompanied by some unwelcome weather hazards – namely, wind – that can cause considerable damage to the very trees that produce those beautiful fall…
Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational injuries and fatalities (). While they are closer to the ground than their extension cousins, step ladders or portable ladders can be every bit as dangerous. Fortunately, common…
Congratulations to Ryan Corrigan for passing the Missouri Bar Exam! He is the son of Karen O’Connor Corrigan and grandson of Cheryl O’Connor, our agency owners. The O’Connor and Corrigan families enjoyed the very special private swearing-in ceremony last Sunday…
Your household may be one of the millions this fall in which student athletes are dreaming of victory on their school playing fields. Of course, we want to see them succeed, but we also want them to be safe. So,…
Each year, tens of millions of kids head off to school with backpacks full of books and supplies, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association. Thousands of those kids will end up with injuries caused by their backpack. It sounds…
A warm evening in Missouri can be a wonderful time for a cruise on your boat. But, just like when you’re driving a car after sundown, it’s important to make some adjustments to keep yourself and others safe. Here are…
When the temperature heats up, all you can think about is swimming at the pool or even taking a dip in one of the many rivers and lakes around St. Louis. Just remember: Where there’s water, there’s risk. That doesn’t…
August in Missouri is notoriously hot. Really hot – which can make for troublesome travel. When the temperature increases, decrease your risk on – and off – the road with these safety tips: Check those tires. You’re already checking your…
