Holiday Fire Safety

It’s fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be sure to be fire smart. Did you know? The top 3 days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.…

Types of Construction Defects

Construction defects can result from deficiencies in the product itself, how something is designed, installed, operated or maintained. Damages might be seen immediately (such as a burst water pipe), or appear over time (such as a slowly shifting foundation). When allegations of construction defect are presented, understanding each of these potential failure mechanisms (design, installation,…

Conducting Performance Reviews With Remote Employees

Performance reviews are traditionally conducted in-person, on a recurring basis. But, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most businesses have some employees working remotely. Measuring performance among these individuals can be a particular challenge. Managers should use this shift toward remote work as an opportunity to rethink how their organization conducts performance reviews. What’s more, reevaluating and…

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Winter weather can be unpredictable, and cold temperatures, high winds, ice and snow can cause serious damage to your home. To avoid costly weather-related repairs, it’s important to prep your home and property for winter. Be Winter Weather Ready with these tips to keep your home cozy and safe inside: Weatherproof windows and doors—Check your…