Six Pieces of Technology That Can Prevent a Home Insurance Claim

How Technology Can Keep Your Home Claims-Free! We touched a couple weeks back on how simple pieces of technology can keep your home safe from burglary. Well, wouldn’t it be great if technology could help us avoid other claims like water damage, fire & freezing damage? It is! Technology for the home has taken huge […]

Three Things to Do Before You Leave for Vacation

How to Protect Your Home While Away Ah, summer. A time where we enjoy the great outdoors and most often take our vacation for the year. Whether you’re traveling close to home on a short camping trip or headed off to Europe with the drones of other tourists, keeping your home safe while you’re away […]

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens Sooner or later, a water source in your home will fail. Water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims and the average cost of these claims in 2014 was over $9,000.  Water damage can be avoided but knowing what signs to […]

Proper Use of Space Heaters in Mount Vernon, WA Can Eliminate a Homeowners Insurance Claim

Prevent a Costly Fire in your Home by Following Proper Space Heater Safety Space heaters are undeniably a convenient and efficient way to heat some spaces including garages, bedrooms and workspaces like shops or offices areas. But, an often overlooked fact with space heaters is the dangers that they may catch nearby items on fire. […]

Keep your Friends and Family Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mount Vernon, WA

Keeping your Home in Mount Vernon, WA Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Our homes should be places of comfort, relaxation and memories. That’s why it is important to protect your homes from dangers such as fires, theft and one people too often overlook: carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is […]

Learn How to Keep and Maintain a Fire Extinguisher in Mount Vernon, WA

How to Keep and Maintain a Fire Extinguisher in your Home Your home is much more than the place that you live or where you sleep. It is where you create memories, raise a family and have family and friends over to visit. Keeping everyone safe while they’re there should be a first priority. But, […]

Keep your Home in Mount Vernon, WA Safe this Winter by Following Proper Fireplace Safety

Protecting your Home and Guests from Fireplace Dangers in Mount Vernon, WA A fireplace is one of a home’s greatest features and can bring an ambiance and warmth to a space to create that perfect night in on a cold evening. As important as they are for creating the perfect mood, it is equally important […]

How to Avoid Decor Disasters – Holiday Edition

There is no escaping it now, the holidays are upon us. No matter how you celebrate, you have likely added some holiday décor to your home. Lights, candles and festive plants add a wonderful, warm ambiance to areas of your home but take some extra steps to ensure that your décor pieces don’t wreak havoc […]

Generator Safety 101

At some point during this past winter, you may have lost power and depending on for how long, you may have gone and purchased a generator. Some purchase generators for the “just-in-case” scenario, while others use them for RVing or running a small shop. Regardless of why you have a backup generator, they can be […]

“What does my condo insurance policy cover?”

Congratulations, you’ve purchased a condo!! Home ownership with little or no yard work. You can remodel your kitchen, paint the walls and enjoy your new space. During the purchasing process your agent probably told you that the homeowner’s association insures the building, the walls and the physical structure of your unit. What that insurance does […]