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Negotiating Favorable Terms on Your Car Lease

Let’s face it: car leasing versus buying seems is a hot topic of conversation. Whether you lean toward leasing or full ownership, there are pros and cons to each side. Whether you choose to mitigate...

5 Things You’ll Probably Forget to Do When Moving Into a New House

If you’ve taken the plunge and bought your first house this year, congratulations! While you might want to rush in and start enjoying your new place and privacy, there are a few logistics to handle...

Want to Buy a Home? 2018 Could Be Your Year

Buying a home, especially your first one, can be daunting. Not knowing much about the real estate market can intimidate any prospective home buyer. The unsustainable appreciation in home values over the last few years,...

Hiring a Contractor? Avoid These Common Mistakes

In our last blog, we discussed some of the best questions homeowners should ask their prospective contractors before hiring them. It’s a well-known fact that hiring a contractor goes hand in hand with stress and...

4 Main Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before Hiring

In this series of articles, we’ve covered some ways for homeowners to boost their home’s value, including upgrading their kitchens with simple fixes, as well as debunking common home value myths. If you’re looking to...

4 Popular Home Value Myths Debunked

In our last blog, we went over some easy kitchen fixes that can improve the functionality of your home and also increase its value. There are plenty of resources online that claim to be the...

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...

ATV’ing in Winter? Don’t Forget These Essentials

ATV’s are perfectly suited to all types of weather and terrain, which includes snow and ice. If you’re ready to venture out this season (maybe even with your snowmobiles), it’s time to remember a few...

6 Safety Tips All Snowmobilers Should Know

Today marks the first day of December, which means the snowy season is already well under way. While you might cheer for all of the fun activities you get to participate in as a Connecticut...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Headlights 101

Fall Vehicular Safety > Headlight Maintenance In this series of blogs, we’ve covered the importance of preparing your vehicle for fall. We’ve already touched on some important topics including tire safety, battery maintenance and how...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Windshield Wipers

Fall Vehicular Safety > Windshield Wiper Maintenance In this series of posts, we’ve uncovered the biggest items on your vehicle’s maintenance list to prepare it for inclement weather. From tire safety to battery maintenance and...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Battery Maintenance

Fall Vehicular Safety > Inspecting Your Battery In this series of blogs, we’re covering the best ways to prepare your vehicle for fall. We’ve already touched on the basics, including how to take care of...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall: Tire Safety

Fall Vehicular Safety > Checking Your Tires In our previous blog, we mentioned some of the most important ways to prepare your vehicle for fall. With plummeting temperatures and more roadside risks, now is the time...

Preparing Your Vehicle for Fall

In our last series of posts, we covered the fundamental autumn checklist that every homeowner should complete. This time, we’re turning our attention to your other largest investment - your car. In Connecticut, when the...

Patty Russell Joins The Byrnes Insurance Agency Team

The Byrnes Insurance Agency welcomed Patty Russell to its team in September of 2017. Patty brings over 20 years of experience as an insurance agent in the Norwich area. She also holds licenses in property...