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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...

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...

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...

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...

The Snow is Coming: Do You Know How to Safely Shovel Snow?

Clearing the driveway after a snowstorm isn't just a tedious chore; it can actually be dangerous if you don't do it carefully. Moving a heavy shovel full of snow repeatedly without proper form can put...

Preparing Your Home for the Fall and Winter

As the weather becomes cooler in the fall and winter, it's a great time to check for places where heat is escaping your home or cold air is getting in. Doing a check for some...

Preparing Your Home for Spring

Is your home ready for all that spring entails? Spring will be here before you know it and after the harsh winter weather, there are parts of your home that have probably been neglected. Prepare...

Adding Value to Your Home: Kitchen Fixes

Adding value to your home is one of the best things to spend money on. Not only do these updates make your home more functional and modern, they’re also guaranteed to give you some return...

Preventing Home Mishaps This Holiday Season

Christmas is approaching quickly, which means now is the time to address any home hiccups you might have to ensure a smooth hosting event. The last thing you need is for your oven to fail...

Does CT Homeowners Insurance Cover A Home Business?

This week, May 4th through 8th, is National Small Business Week. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, each years since 1963 National Small Business Week has been recognizing the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs...