As you may have experienced first hand with your holiday mailings, the Covid pandemic has taken its toll on the United States Postal Service (USPS). Unprecedented volumes of mail and staffing challenges are causing delays in postal deliveries, with many …
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The challenges we faced in 2020 were extraordinary. Our businesses, our neighbors, and our nation struggled to navigate a global pandemic and the financial and personal fallout that came with it. The uncertainty of our safety and wellbeing encompassed every …
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Snow, freezing rain, and sleet can cause damage to your home and property, not to mention increase fall and personal liability risks. But, there’s another form of winter precipitation that can make for slippery walks called graupel. You’ve never heard …
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We all like to start off a new year with lists of things we’d like to accomplish, like losing weight or talking to long-lost friends. Statistically, most new year resolutions are abandoned within 2 months, so here are some tips …
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Staying home is one of the safest things we can be doing to protect ourselves and our families from the pandemic. But staying at home doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Sitting outside on a patio with a heater …
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining in popularity as new and compelling models come into the marketplace. Greater efficiency, fewer emissions, and fun to drive are just some of their attractive qualities. Not having to pump gas, however, is likely the …
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In the “where has this been all of my life” category, a new Keurig-like machine has been introduced at CES 2021 that will let you make your own soft-serve ice cream from recyclable aluminum pods in around 60 seconds. This …
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Sidewalk snow removal laws vary from community to community across Virginia. If you’re a property owner, it’s important to check your city or homeowner’s association codes to see who is responsible for snow and ice removal. Penalties for leaving public …
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The transition to a remote workforce in 2020 triggered an unprecedented increase in the use of personal devices and residential networks for business operations. This created a feeding frenzy for cybercriminals and a 400% increase in cybercrimes, a 350% increase …
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An annual risk assessment survey of homeowners conducted by Rabin Research has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way homeowners perceive risk and protect their property. Property wear and tear has not taken a break in 2020, but …
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