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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.
 

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.

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.

What should you do with your yard waste?

What should you do with your yard waste?

In some areas, improper disposal of yard waste items may leave homeowners subject to a fine. But if disposed of properly, your yard waste can be repurposed into beneficial mulch, soil, or compost.

How to be a responsible curbside recycler in Kentucky

How to be a responsible curbside recycler in Kentucky

Did you know that a few misplaced items can cause entire loads of recycling to be rejected? Here’s how some of your curbside recycling habits could be working against you.

6 simple ways to save water at home

6 simple ways to save water at home

According to the Environmental Protection Association (EPA), the average American family uses more than 400 gallons per day at home – and 70 percent of that is water used indoors.

What to do if your water heater leaks

What to do if your water heater leaks

The last thing anybody wants is a broken water heater and a flooded residence, so what are the immediate steps that should be taken if a burst does occur, and what can you do prevent this from ever even happening?