--- title: Cowart Insurance Agency Blog Posts from 2014 description: Blog posts published by Cowart Insurance Agency in 2014 --- # Past Articles ## Published in 2014 * * * [**Which room is the most dangerous in your home?** — We all feel pretty safe at home, right? But there’s one room that’s more dangerous than all the others. Any guesses which one? — It’s not the one where the pots simmer on the stove. Or where knives are part of the countertop decor. Or where toasters stand lazily over sinks of soapy dishes. — Nope.…](/blog/2014/which-room-is-the-most-dangerous-in-your-home) [**Turkey Fryer Safety** — **5 Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey This Thanksgiving** — Those in Georgia who have tasted deep-fried turkey usually say there’s simply no comparison to an oven-roasted bird — turkey out of the fryer is moist, with crispy skin and a beautiful color. — And, it cooks much more quickly than a turkey in the…](/blog/2014/turkey-fryer-safety) [**Giving During the Holidays Without Getting Taken** — **Giving During the Holidays Without Getting Taken** — Every year during the holidays, people in Dacula, Georgia look for ways to give gifts, not just to family and friends but to those less fortunate. It’s the spirit of the season. — Unfortunately, some of the charities out there don’t help people as…](/blog/2014/giving-during-the-holidays-without-getting-taken) [**Under the table: Tips for feeding your pets during holiday dinners** — You stopped feeding your dog under the table in grade school, right? Okay, honestly most of us can’t resist sharing scraps with our pets when they beg – they’re family, after all! — But we all know human food isn’t always the best nutritional choice for a dog, and that sometimes it can even make…](/blog/2014/under-the-table-tips-for-feeding-your-pets-during-holiday-dinners) [**Pet Holiday Safety** — **Holiday Safety Tips for Georgia Pets** — The holidays have arrived in Dacula and Lawrenceville! For those with one or more four-legged friends in the house, it’s time to go over some safety tips. After all, you want all of your family members to enjoy the festivities – even the furry ones. — The…](/blog/2014/pet-holiday-safety) [**Winter Tire Tips** — **Do You Need Winter Tires?** — You know it’s coming. Freezing rain. Black Ice. Maybe even snow and slush. Remember Atlanta's snowpocalypse? — But do you know if your tires are ready for all of that? — When driving in Georgia in the wintertime, your tires just might be the most important safety feature…](/blog/2014/winter-tire-tips) [**Holiday Safety Tips for Your Four-Legged Friends** — As a nation, our pets are like family, so let's make sure they enjoy the holidays with us while staying safe. As a general rule of thumb, always keep pets on a regular routine, even during the holiday season. Don't let regular feeding, exercising and playing times fall by the wayside as you go…](/blog/2014/holiday-safety-tips-for-your-four-legged-friends) [**Talk to your teen about the dangers of texting behind the wheel** — Mobile technology has contributed a slew of benefits to our 21st Century world, but the shift to cellular technology has come at a price. An average of 11 teens every day in the U.S. become another tragic statistic of texting while driving. — Teenagers aren’t known for restraint. The human brain…](/blog/2014/talk-to-your-teen-about-the-dangers-of-texting-behind-the-wheel) [**Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays** — The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while you’re gone. — A house left empty can be an opportunity for burglars, so before…](/blog/2014/make-home-safety-a-priority-while-away-for-the-holidays) [**Should you purchase life insurance for your college-age child?** — Co-signing student loans for your child? You may want to consider a life insurance policy as well. — As the cost of a college education continues to climb, many parents today are co-signing student loan agreements. But some families have discovered that after the death of a child, student debts can…](/blog/2014/should-you-purchase-life-insurance-for-your-college-age-child) * * * - [1](/blog/2014.md) - [2](/blog/2014.md/page-2) - [3](/blog/2014.md/page-3) - [4](/blog/2014.md/page-4) - [5](/blog/2014.md/page-5) - [6](/blog/2014.md/page-6) - [7](/blog/2014.md/page-7) - [8](/blog/2014.md/page-8) ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/blog","name":"Blog"}}]} ```