Life's Blueprints - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Kentucky is in our hearts, not just in our name. That’s why it’s important to us to help you navigate life’s mishaps. Welcome to Life’s Blueprints, a blog by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. Here, you’ll find information that will help keep you and your loved ones safe and savvy – whether you’re on the road or at home.
 

How to protect your car from salt damage

How to protect your car from salt damage

While salt is good for removing ice from the roads, it can be very bad for the cars on those roads. That magical substance used for de-icing can also de-paint your car.

Do you have a live Christmas tree? Here's one way you can recycle it

Do you have a live Christmas tree? Here's one way you can recycle it

Through a program called “Christmas for the Fishes,” the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife (KDFW) collects discarded Christmas trees to create fish habitats.

Could your home have an elevated level of radon?

Could your home have an elevated level of radon?

Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels, according to the EPA.    

Staying safe at the gas pump

Staying safe at the gas pump

Did you know that, though rare, re-entering your car at the pump can cause extreme personal and property damage?

7 tips to reduce your home heating costs during winter

7 tips to reduce your home heating costs during winter

Your wallet will thank you for reading up on these quick and simple energy efficiency tips.

Think before you thaw: Tips for electronic space heaters

Think before you thaw: Tips for electronic space heaters

It’s tempting to crank up that space heater for some extra bedroom warmth or to de-ice your cold toes at the office, but take these precautions before turning that dial to the maximum setting.