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Frozen pipes are no fun to come home to or wake up to. It goes without saying that if your pipes are frozen, it’s cold out. Now you need and figure out what happened and what to do about it. All this while dealing with the extreme cold. If there’s a way to make bad […]
For many viewers, Super Bowl advertisements are as much of a draw to watch the big game as the game itself. The truth be told, the advertisements are often more memorable than the game. According to an article published by the Huffington Post, more millennials watch the Super Bowl for the commercials (26%) than for […]
More commonly known as a home warranty, home repair insurance can be difficult to decide upon but caters to each homeowner’s preferences. “Should I or shouldn’t I?” is a common conundrum with home repair insurance, so let’s take a look at the reasons why you should invest in that warranty. It’s not Insurance Home repair […]
The peaceful silence ushered in by the softly falling flakes of a snowstorm can be blissful. However, the reality of cleaning up, getting to work and living life after the snow falls can be stressful. In this post we cover how to make sure you are prepared for the next snowstorm. Preparation is the best […]
I bet you didn’t ask for an ice dam for the holidays. However, the deep freeze that grips much of the country in January and February will deliver unwanted ice dams to many homeowners. Find out how good your current insurance company is about handling claims before you need to file a claim. Click the […]
A friend mine, Jeff, called yesterday to tell me he had been hit by a driver with cheap car insurance. It sounds like his family may have some pretty serious injuries. Despite being a career insurance agent, his question was “what advice do you have?” My heart goes out to Jeff and his family. This […]
Christmas savings is misleading. To save at Christmas, usually you have to spend money. The reality is your only spending less, not actually saving money. What consumers need is a way to pay for Christmas by spending less on other items. Yes, we’re suggesting saving enough money to pay for your holiday. The cost of […]
What a great time of year. The season is filled with holiday parties, friends and family to see, music to listen to and presents to give and receive. This is all good, unless you have too much eggnog before getting behind the wheel. That can put a serious damper on the fun. In this post […]
You may not believe Santa slides down chimneys, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do an annual chimney cleaning. Not only will a chimney cleaning help keep the jolly man’s red and white suit clean, it’s also an important step in preventing chimney fires. Heating equipment is the number two leading cause of home fires. […]
The winter holidays are a great time of year. While some may have read the title, “Surviving the Holidays,” and thought this article would focus on entertaining the in-laws, it doesn’t. No, we’re referring to keeping your family safe. Sadly, the holiday season is also one of the more dangerous and deadly times of year. […]
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