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Top 6 Tips for Buying a Car Online

This series of blogs has focused on car buying, selling and leasing tips. Whether you’re in the market to lease a new vehicle or you want to purchase a car via an online dealership department,...

Leasing a Car? Avoid These Common Mistakes

In our last blog, we gave you some key insights into negotiating leasing terms that are favorable to you. Leasing is a great option if you like to upgrade your vehicle every few years and...

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...

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...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist: Planning Ahead

Autumn Home Maintenance > Carefully Planning Your Renovations In this series of blogs, we’ve covered everything from tree care to cleaning gutters to prepare your home for the cold seasons to come. In this final...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist: Sealing It Up

Autumn Home Maintenance > Securing Your Home In this series of posts, we’ve covered some of the important home maintenance checklist that every homeowner should complete. Gearing up for storms, ice, and snow requires some...

Autumn Maintenance Checklist: Cleaning Gutters

Autumn Home Maintenance > Keeping Gutters Unclogged In our last two posts, we covered the major maintenance items that should be completed during the fall, including tree care tips. In this article, we’re going to...