Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many areas of the country, and they help keep things green, even if they keep you inside. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 12, 2023 5 Tips to Help Prevent Tree Trouble Trees are pretty amazing things. They produce oxygen. They serve as natural air conditioners, both by blocking sunlight and through evaporation. And they even absorb sounds, helping to keep things peaceful. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Discovering a patch of mold on a bathroom wall or beneath a kitchen cabinet can be distressing for many reasons. Although your first inclination may be to call a professional in to remove it or do the job yourself, you should check your homeowners insurance coverage first to see if mold damage is included. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 17, 2022 It's the time of year when the temperatures warm and the flowers bloom, putting us all in a chipper mood. But, it's also time for thunderstorms, which most often occur in the spring and summer months, according to the National Severe Storms Laboratory. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 29, 2017 Holidays and special events often include celebrations that bring together families and friends in homes across the country. Food, fun, conversations and spirits flow generously. Unfortunately, such celebrations may be accompanied by injuries and accidents, especially when alcoholic drinks are involved. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 13, 2017In order to properly value your personal possessions, you have to go through the tedious, difficult process of documenting what you own. The following list could be very helpful in identifying what you own and, more importantly, be used as proof of loss in case disaster strikes such as a serious storm, theft, or fire. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 13, 2016What Is An Attractive Nuisance? This is a term originated by a judge to describe property that attracts youngsters and, because of its dangerous nature, creates a special obligation to property owners. Examples are: swimming pools trampolines empty buildings appliances kept outside READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Most homeowner policies provide very limited coverage for jewelry. The reason? Jewelry is high-valued (especially in relation to its size), is easily lost or destroyed and is vulnerable to theft (as well as fraud). If you only own a modest amount of jewelry (say just a few hundred dollars), perhaps the limited coverage provided by a basic policy is adequate. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 8, 2016A standard homeowners insurance policy offers a limit equal to half of the amount reserved for the residence (ex. Your home is covered for $150,000, so your contents and furnishings are covered for $75,000). While this is generous coverage, it doesn't extend to all types of property nor for all causes of loss. READ MORE >>
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