Parental Liability

Our children quickly become the most important parts of our lives and our dreams suddenly become the dreams of our children. As we look at our own childhoods, we see the seemingly endless shenanigans we caused and while most of these things were harmless, they could be looked at now as liability concerns or outright […]

Owning a Home Safe & What to Store in It

If you don’t own a home safe, it might be time to make the purchase. Not only can they help with theft of valuables or family heirlooms, but they can also protect special documents. A home safe is priceless when the unexpected occurs. Documents and valuables can be kept out of harm should you ever […]

Do You Know How to Dispose of Hazardous Household Items?

Whether you’re purchasing a new home or have lived in the same house for years, chances are there is old paint and other household items that require special disposal in your crawlspace or garage. Batteries:  The average American household goes through over a dozen standard batteries a year. There are several types of batteries. Alkaline […]

How to Avoid a Spooky Insurance Claim on Halloween

Halloween can be some people’s favorite holiday. Whether it’s fun sized candy, making your own costume, setting up spooky decorations inside or outside your home or carving pumpkins, Halloween brings many of us joy. However, this holiday can increase your risk for an expensive liability claim if you’re not careful. Follow these five tips to […]

How to Protect Your Home & Property from Wildfires

Wildfires occur every year and summer season is also known as fire season. Each year millions of acres across the country are scorched by both nature as well as human caused fire. By knowing how to minimize losses, human caused fires can drastically decrease with the proper education. Use these simple steps. Equipment or toys […]

Firework Safety

Many of us celebrate Independence Day by getting together with family and friends or barbecuing hot dogs and hamburgers. Others like to celebrate with fireworks. While fireworks can be exciting and provide great entertainment, they also come with the risk of injuries. Six Simple Safety Tips If a firework didn’t ignite fully, don’t try to […]

How to Inspect Your Roof for Damage

Six Ways to Prevent a Costly Repair We all know that owning a home is an expensive investment. Unfortunately, you can’t just move in and let it set. Homes require constant maintenance to ensure you don’t get costly damage. We suggest doing a yearly home inspection. Most people will never venture up onto their roof […]

Renters Insurance Policies Help Protect More Than Just Your Personal Items

Understanding Renters Insurance If you’re like 2 out of every 3 renters who rent a home, apartment or other dwelling, you don’t carry a renters insurance policy. The reason for not carrying renters insurance varies, but it is important to understand that your landlord is not responsible for your personal belongings if they are damaged, […]

Protecting your Home or Condo from Mold

Key Tips to Prevent Mold Every home in the US is vulnerable to mold damage and now that we’re coming into the cooler winter months, mold can thrive. Mold really needs one thing to grow: moisture. Protect your home from mold by identifying and eliminating sources of moisture. Moisture can enter your home through many […]

How to Put Together an At-Home Emergency Kit

Be Prepared with a Custom-Built Supplies Kit. Fall is a great time to consider disaster preparedness and to take a look at your family’s emergency kit. While disasters can happen anywhere, whether natural or man-made, it is important that your family be prepared. For many, the thought of having a disaster preparedness kit in their […]