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Understanding Your Homeowners Policy

Chances are that when you look at your homeowners policy, you feel overwhelmed by the amount of legalese. You’re not alone. A lot of homeowners are aware that homeowners insurance is something that is important, but they’re not sure why they have it or even what it all means. That’s okay! Today, we’re going to… Read more »

How Well is Recycling Working?

How Well is Recycling Working?

Most people know that recycling is the process of collecting materials, such as plastic and paper that would otherwise be thrown away, and turning them into new products. A lot of things we use day-to-day have the recognizable recycle symbol of three arrows, which stand for “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Perhaps the coffee cup you were… Read more »

Lawn Mower Safety

Lawn Mower Safety

There are so many reasons to love spring. The promise of warmer weather, much-needed rain, and the sudden growth spurt in nature. Of course, all of these happenings also come with a brand new to-do list around your house. Typically after indoor spring cleaning has taken place it’s time to focus on the yard. And… Read more »

When Critters Move Into the Attic

When Critters Move Into the Attic

Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, grass is growing back, and there are cute, newly born animals everywhere. But no matter how adorable baby squirrels, raccoons, mice, and other creatures may be, they lose quite a bit of their charm when they decide to take up residence in your attic. No homeowner welcomes… Read more »

Extra Safety During Flood Alerts

Extra Safety During Flood Alerts

Floods are one of the most powerful and devastating natural disasters that can occur. While some areas are more prone to floods than others, the fact is that almost anywhere there can be rain, there can also be a flood. Serious floods can range from large and foreboding to smaller flash floods. No matter what… Read more »

Vacation Home Security

Vacation Home Security

When you leave your extra home and close it up for the year, how do you ensure its security? With modern innovations, watching your vacation property remotely is simpler than ever before. The best way to lock down your vacation home is to get a monitored security system installed. The visible presence of security cameras… Read more »

Fire? How to Create a Safety Escape Plan

Fire? How to Create a Safety Escape Plan

In the event of a fire, having a practiced safety escape plan can save lives. Make sure everyone knows when to call 911, how to get out, where to go, and who to contact in the event of an emergency. Remind others to practice staying low to the floor and checking for hot doors using… Read more »

Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires

Tips to Avoid Kitchen Fires

The #1 cause of house fires and injuries to homeowners are kitchen fires, so avoiding them is a important goal for every household. Using common-sense precautions can decrease the chance of igniting a cooking fire during meal preparation, and understanding how to avoid these fires is simple and smart. Listed here are a few recommendations… Read more »

Water: No Waste, No Want

Water: No Waste, No Want

As much as most of us would like to lower water consumption around the house, we seldom do much about it. So the next time you are about to pay your water bill, think about this. Consider that the average household uses 130,000 gallons of water every year, and without much effort or any noticeable… Read more »

Start Here for Safe Chimney Cleaning

Start Here for Safe Chimney Cleaning

Cleaning your chimney often will help prevent house fires. When you clean your chimney, you need to do a thorough job to ensure your home stays safe. The two steps below are a great start: 1. Use the right tools Materials that you will need to clean your chimney include a chimney rod, chimney brush,… Read more »