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6 Tips for Reducing Home Insurance Rates

In the United States, homeowners can expect to pay an average of $1,200 per year for homeowners insurance. This coverage, like other insurance programs, is helpful for homeowners when it comes to keeping their property...

How to Stay Safe When Shoveling Snow from Your Property

The holidays have come and gone and we’ve stepped into yet another new year. For certain parts of the country, this means plenty of snowy weather and chilly days ahead. But for homeowners, this means...

2020 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Set for Your House

Not only will a new year begin in just a matter of days but a new decade will be opening up to everyone. It could be purely symbolic, but, for some, 2020 be an opportunity...

Don’t Let Those Christmas Lights Turn into a Fire or Electrical Hazard!

Thanksgiving is over and the holidays are officially in full swing, which means it’s time to put up the tree, hang the ornaments, and plug in the lights. But while it’s a great time to...

Piping-Hot: How to Prevent Your Plumbing from Freezing This Winter

Fall has arrived, bringing with it crisp weather, changing leaves, and some time to prepare before the cold winter months settle in. And while you may be looking forward to the coming holiday season, you...

Household Tips for a Safe and Spooky Halloween

Halloween is already arriving around the corner, and as families are decorating their yards and figuring out what they want to dress up as this year a wide range of underlying risks are waiting to...

The Best Methods for Taking Care of Falling Leaves

Summer is finally ending, the temperatures are cooling off, and the leaves are starting to turn. But while this may be a beautiful thing to see, changing leaves also tend to fall on the ground,...

4 Household Changes that Warrant an Insurance Checkup

While some people may purchase insurance and forget about it, there are actually many different life events that occur that can alter someone’s coverage. From getting a new job to moving across town to tying...

5 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues

Summer is here and that means it’s time to crowd around the grill and spend the afternoon barbecuing with friends and family. But before you get the burgers and buns out, it’s important to note...

Your Child is Going to College, Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Them?

Summer break has just begun and that means many parents all across the country are in the early stages of preparing to ship off their kids to college for the first time this August. It...

How to Safeguard Your Kitchen Against Accidents and Injuries

The kitchen is known as the nucleus of the house. Whether it’s a studio apartment or large five-bedroom sprawling family house, the kitchen is the hub of whoever’s is living there. It’s not just for...

Celebrate Mother’s Day With These Mom-Approved Home Improvement Projects

Mother’s Day is already here and it’s the perfect time to show Mom you love her in a number of ways. One way you can show some appreciation is by thinking outside the box and...

5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Going “green” and living a more sustainable life has moved beyond being a fad and more of a reality with the push for better emissions and understanding the effects of our collective carbon footprint in...

Home Improvements You Can Make for a Happy Valentine’s Day

As you prepare for Valentine's Day, one of the most important decisions you'll make is how you’ll spend the day with your sweetheart. The best gesture is to gift something so special and unique or...

Homeowners: What to Do if You Get Completely Snowed In

Winter is upon us, and in states like Connecticut that are no stranger to harsh winters, there's always the chance that a strong storm could leave us temporarily snowed in. This might not be the...

Snowstorm Coming? Make Sure You’ve Reinforced Your Roof

We're in the dead of winter, and on the East Coast, you know what that means: blizzards. Is a snowstorm on its way? Ice and snow can cause severe damage to your roof, so be...