Plant A Tree In The Right Place
Earth Day is April 22. Show the earth some love, and plant a tree. Choose the right tree for the right place and avoid future...
Plant the right tree in the right place
Before you plant a tree, look up and look out. Use this handy infographic to guide your planting decisions.
Check Your Boat, Dock, and the Neighbor’s, Too
Almost one-half of Michigan is comprised of water, so its easy to see why Michigan boasts a thriving recreational industry and leads the nation...
Know What’s Below: Call Before You Dig
For your safety and for the protection of underground utility lines, always follow these steps before starting any digging project.
1. Contact MISS DIG at...
DANGER! Outlet Overload
Every year, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 25,900 home electrical fires. These fires cause an estimated 280 deaths, 1,125 injuries and $1.1...
How to Use a Generator Safely
1. Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet or your home?s electrical system. There are only two safe ways to connect a standby generator to your equipment:
Stationary Generator: An...
Powering Up
When electricity goes out, most of us expect power will be restored within a few hours. But when a major storm causes widespread damage,...
3 Ways To Protect Electronics From Power Surges
Power surges can cause major damage to electrical items in your home. Did you know there are ways to protect your products from electrical...
I Am Only Planting A Bush, Do I Really Need To Call 811 First?
Did you know that many utilities are buried just a few inches below ground? You can easily hit a line when digging for simple...
Staying Safe In A Car Accident With A Utility Pole
Winter wonderlands are beautiful, but they can be a driving nightmare. Snow, slush, ice and wind make driving more stressful and hazardous. If you...
Salads With a Twist Recipes Due by March 1
Share your favorite “Salads With a Twist” recipe with us by March 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....
