Accident-Proof Your Home Before Family Visits
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you have family visiting soon, you may want to take some steps to ensure safety of your guests.
Heavy Rains? Look Out for Hidden Storm Damage
Even the most minor damage to your home during one of these storms, if undetected, can grow into a major problem very quickly. Here's what to check closely.
Why Do I Pay More in Homeowner’s Insurance?
Even though you live in the same neighborhood, there are many other factors which may come into play when insurance companies quote your specific coverage. Understanding these variables may help you to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the years.
How does the water flow?
Although fire hydrants are used by your fire department, testing and maintenance is the responsibility of the County to maintain their system. When you see a fire hydrant flowing slowly and no one is around, utility workers from the county are flushing out the lines.
Reviewing Your Homeowners Insurance Before a Storm
It is important to note that an insurance company will not allow you to purchase new coverage or modify your coverage once the storm is on the radar - so the time to make sure that you are prepared is prior to the storm.
8 Tips on How to Hire a Contractor and Avoid Home Repair Problems
How do you find the best contractor and avoid being ripped off or scammed out of thousands of dollars? Here are 8 tips on how to hire a contractor and avoid home repair and even home insurance problems.
Do You Need Business Insurance When Working From Home?
If you run your small business from your home, you may think any losses or damages would be covered under your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, but that’s typically not the case. Are you underinsured or uninsured when it comes to your small business? Let’s take a look at the type of coverage you may need.
Home Insurance Tips For When You’re Sharing Your Home (Like Air B&B)
Renting out your home to short-term visitors is considered a business by most insurance companies, and your homeowner’s insurance is likely to...
Electrical Outlet Fire Safety Tips
Electrical fires account for 6.3 percent of all residential fires. Recently, the SMFR sent out fire safety tips for electrical outlets, in your home.
Spring Cleaning Tips To Prevent Home Insurance Claims
With spring beginning this week, here are 5 great spring cleaning tips to help keep you safe and avoid a future home insurance claim.