Hurricane Homeowners Checklist
Hurricane season is upon us once again, and as seems to happen every year, forecasters are saying it could be a very active season. You probably know to stock up on food, water, flashlights, batteries, and first aid kits, but have you made sure your homeowner’s insurance policy is ready for a disaster? Here are some […]
The Mind of a Burglar
Your home is your castle. It’s where you keep most of your stuff, including valuables like your TV, video game systems, collectibles, jewelry and sometimes even a little store of cash. You expect to be able to keep things safe in your home, but everyone knows there are people out there looking for a quick […]
The Five Most Common Home Insurance Claims
A home is one of the largest purchases most people make in their lives, so you probably already know about the importance of having good homeowner’s insurance. Home insurance covers a lot of issues that arise with owning a home, but here are the five most common home insurance claims. Wind damage Non-weather water damage Hail […]
Essential Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Essential Fall Home Maintenance Tips The shift from summer to winter is the ideal time to get your home ready for colder weather. Fall is more than pumpkin spice and colorful leaves—it’s your chance to prevent costly damage and improve your home’s energy efficiency before winter arrives. By following these comprehensive home maintenance tips, you’ll […]
Hints for Helping Hoarders
According to research there is an estimated 14 million hoarders in the United States. Hoarding can be a difficult problem to tackle since it can encompass everything from mental illness to financial trouble. Additionally, hoarding also carries the risk of the loss of homeowners insurance. With hoarding carrying the added risk of injury or fire […]
Summer Safety Tips for Your Home
With summer nearly here and kids out of school, it’s time to pack up the car and head of on vacation. Nobody wants to come home after a long trip to find their house has been broken into. So with that in mind, here are some easy tips to keep your home a little safer […]
Hurricane Season is Upon Us
June 1 is the start of Hurricane Season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a near average amount of activity. That sounds great until you realize that for the past several years, we have had fewer than average amount of storms. In order to make sure you’re ready, here’s some things […]
10 Things to Remember When Filing an Insurance Claim After a Tornado
Severe storms have been hammering the United States all week. Everywhere from Texas to the Midwest and the South have been inundated with heavy rain, wind, and tornadoes. Ten people were injured when tornadoes hit western Kentucky on Tuesday with two people killed Monday in tornado strikes in Oklahoma. With victims all across the country […]
Spring Home Maintenance
Now that spring has sprung, it’s time for all of us hibernators to come out of our caves and dens into the sunlight. With that comes all the spring cleaning and maintenance to get your house in shape. Here are a few tips to maybe save you a little money and get your home ready […]
What if a Tornado Hits My Home?
“It’s a twistah! It’s a twistah!” Whenever I think of tornadoes, I can’t help but think of Bert Lahr’s line as Zeke (but later dreamed of by Dorothy as the Cowardly Lion) in The Wizard of Oz. I think of the line almost jokingly, but watching a tornado bear down on your home is no laughing […]