It's fun to take your kids to the beach, but keep an eye out for deep holes that could bury them. Juan Silva/Photodisc via Getty Images While millions of Americans vacation on beaches every year to ...

April is recognized by Congress and most states across the U.S. as National Safe Digging Month, including Texas. It's the time of year when temperatures increase in many parts of the country and ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- NYSEG and RG&E are reminding customers to call before digging during National Safe Digging Month. April is National Safe Digging Month, and before homeowners and contractors start ...

It’s easy to get excited about a weekend project—planting a tree, putting in a new fence or finally building that backyard patio. But before you grab a shovel, there’s one important step you can’t ...

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig (i.e., homeowners, neighbors, landscapers, contractors, farmers/ranchers, utility companies, etc.), please call 811 or ...

Spring is in the air and for many of us, that means tackling outdoor projects — whether planting a new tree, installing a fence or upgrading our landscaping. But before grabbing that shovel, there’s ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. As a coastal science researcher who’s been ...

The importance of contacting 811 before you dig. Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water ...

One of my favorite DIY jobs was replacing a fence with my dad during the summer. It was hard work digging several feet for fence post holes, but we slowly built 100 feet of brand-new fence. However, ...