ORLANDO, Fla. – Every year, lightning strikes cause house fires, power surges, and costly property damage. It happened just last week in Ormond Beach — but the good news is, many of these impacts are ...

Southern California is no stranger to strong and damaging winds, but there are steps you can take to keep your home safe and ...

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.

Your standard homeowner's policy might not be enough when nature unleashes its fury. Learn which disasters require separate ...

Flash flooding is fast, unpredictable, and incredibly dangerous. Make sure you and your home are safe with these tips for ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As freezing temperatures approach, protecting your home from the cold becomes a top priority. Local professional Devin McEwen, with Mow Management, shared essential tips to help ...

Learn what wildfire insurance covers for your home and how to protect against financial risks from wildfires. Ensure your ...

Among the displaced and the distraught are dozens of celebrities like Spencer Pratt and James Woods, both of whom lost their homes to the fire. In fact, the latest reports say that over 1,000 ...

The deadly wildfires that ripped through Southern California and destroyed more than 16,000 structures in January were believed to have been fueled by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds.

“There is a time for daring and there is a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for." That famous line from the 1989 movie “Dead Poets Society” rings true in many ways. Taking ...

Stories of squatters living on property unlawfully have been told around the United States. Homeowners often lose hundreds of thousands of dollars repairing damage left behind by squatters and from ...