Flooding is the most costly natural disaster hazard in the U.S. It is responsible for close to $800 billion in damages within the last 5 years alone.* Even if your residence is located outside the flood plain, you can sustain …
It’s the time of year where those pesky pests seem to encroach on the summer fun, both indoors and out. While pesticides can be useful in ridding your home and yard of summertime critters, they can be hazardous if not …
Summer vacations are a great time to relax and unwind. If you’re a homeowner, it’s certainly not the time you want to worry about the home you leave behind. You can have peace of mind and truly enjoy that get-away …
On Memorial Day Weekend, we honor those in our U.S. military who gave their lives in service of our nation. The holiday weekend also marks the unofficial start of summer with many traveling and/or hosting backyard barbecues. With that in …
It’s that time of year where a simple commute to work can introduce you to a growing number of potholes each day. In the weeks leading up to Spring, temperatures can fluctuate wildly; and those mercurial temps, together with road …
Although winter is often viewed as the worst season for driving, Spring is not without its own unique set of hazards. In fact, the most recent data shows that rain causes more driving fatalities than snow in 39 of 50 …
While it may, at first, seem savvy to purchase instant and cut-rate insurance online, the one-size-fits-all rate can be more costly in both time and money than you might imagine. Alternatively, choosing an independent agent is by far a smarter …
Heavy snow on a roof can pose a serious risk to the structure of a home. In parts of New England, where 6′ of snow have fallen in the course of 17 days, widespread roof collapses have prompted news outlets …
As we head into the winter storm season, it is important to heed advisories by local and national weather services. But if you can’t stay indoors with that cup of hot chocolate, here are some valuable tips to get your …
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration! Many will host a New Year’s Eve party in their home – and for those, there is abundant information on how to be the perfect host/hostess and throw a magnificent soiree. However, …
So the warm, lazy days of summer are winding down and the kids are headed back to school — it’s
It’s National Fire Safety Week! Did you know that more than 3,400 Americans die each year and almost 17,500 are
It’s National Fire Safety Week! Did you know that more than 3,400 Americans die each year and almost 17,500 are
F. Scott Fitzgerald once said “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”. You can be
