Silver Lining Safety - West Bend Cares

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As the weather improves, more motorcycles will be on the roads. If you’re a rider, this is an exciting time of year. If you’re a motorist, it’s important to be on the lookout. In this podcast, I’ll go over some safe driving tips for all drivers.

Water damage is one of the most common homeowner claims. If a flood consumes your neighborhood or your sump pump fails and your home fills with water, do you have the right insurance coverage in place to fix the damage?

No matter where you live, weather can cause damage to your home. In this podcast, I’ll go over some areas in your home to check over after a long, cold winter.

Sometimes you have to buy things that aren’t very exciting or enjoyable. Gas and items to keep your car running smoothly certainly top the list. One item that’s critical to staying safe in our cars is windshield wipers. I’ll share some information, as well as resources, to help you keep your windshield clean and your family safe. 

Extreme weather conditions throughout the Midwest and Northeast this winter have potholes rearing their ugly heads. Most times, as you travel your daily commute, you know where the potholes are, but there always seems to be one that you forget about. Damage to your vehicle from potholes can be costly. In this podcast, I’ll go over some tips to help you avoid potholes this spring.

Part of being prepared in winter is knowing the specifics of the deicers you’re using on your driveway or sidewalk. Each type of deicer has different melting properties and uses. In this podcast, I’ll go over the different types of sidewalk salt and when to use them.

Extreme cold temperatures put your home or business at risk for frozen pipes. Luckily, there are steps you can take to help prevent this from happening. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Does warming up a car before driving actually reduce engine wear or does it simply waste gas? In this podcast, I go over some myths and facts about warming up your car on a cold day.

Radon is an invisible, odorless, and cancer-causing radioactive gas. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can protect your family from the dangers of radon.

Did you know that approximately 4,600 home fires start as a result of extension cord and power strip overuse each year? In this podcast, I'll go over some important power strip safety tips to keep your family and home safe.