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Two dogs on leashes sniff their faces while meeting.

Welcoming a new dog to your household can be a very exciting time, but there’s also a chance it might not be an easy adjustment — especially if you already have a dog in your home. Dogs can bite for many different reasons, but stress/anxiety is one of the most common. In an ideal situation,

Injured construction worker holding onto leg

Nobody should ever have to work in an unsafe environment. This is true whether you’re working in an office or somewhere that has a reputation for being dangerous, like a shipyard, construction site, or factory floor. Even if a job is known for being risky, employers still have a responsibility to make sure the workplace

View of the road from the front seat of a car being driven at night.

Driving at night can be very nerve wracking, even for experienced drivers. The reduced visibility that comes in the night can cause problems for drivers of all ages, whether it’s glare from lights in the surrounding area or not enough lighting in general. According to the National Safety Council, only a quarter of all driving

Hard hats and reflective gear lined up.

Creating a safe workplace means making sure that everyone who works for you is all on the same page. Having a workplace safety program means that not only is everyone aware of which hazards exist in the workplace and knows how to safely manage them, it shows that you value your employees enough to make

A worker helps an injured coworker with a bandage on their wrist.

All workplaces have hazards. It doesn’t matter if you’re working for a large, international corporation or a small business. Both office workers and construction workers can potentially be injured on the job or develop occupational illnesses if proper precautions aren’t taken. Of course, different types of workplaces will have different types of hazards, but the

Overhead view of cars parallel parked on a street.

Whether you’ve just gotten your driver’s license or have been on the road for decades, parallel parking can be one of the most stressful situations drivers encounter. It’s not at all uncommon for people to go out of their way to find another place to park instead of trying to parallel park. Yes, this is

Insurance adjuster inspects damage to a car after an accident.

Being injured in a car accident is an extremely overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to worry about getting immediate care for your injuries, it’s very common to feel unsure about what you should and shouldn’t be doing. When injuries are involved, people often feel stressed out about unwittingly saying or doing something that

Fogged up window in a car.

Driving during the winter comes with a lot of annoyances. People often have to spend time brushing the snow off their car if they aren’t able to park in a covered area. It takes time for cars to warm up on cold days. That’s not even getting into the changes that people need to make

Person adjusting windshield wiper blade on a snowy day.

No matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like, a clear windshield is essential for safe driving. When your visibility is reduced in any way, whether it’s from foggy conditions or rain hitting the windshield, the more likely it is that you’ll get into a car accident. For example, the

Electric vehicle charging in the winter.

Choosing the right car takes a lot of thought. Everyone has unique needs for their car and for many people, that means a car that helps them lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle while reducing the long-term costs of owning a car. Because of this, electric vehicles have become a more common sight on the

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