Renovations are a great way to build value in your home. This can involve exciting activities such as designing a floor plan or deciding on a color scheme that will really make your house feel like a home. However, it’s so easy to get caught up with decisions and planning that having a conversation with […]
If you have an auto policy, homeowners policy, or insurance policies relating to recreational vehicles, you probably have sound peace of mind that if anything happens — a car accident, damage to your home or boat during a storm or theft — you are covered and can recover any losses that may occur. But, what […]
Whether you’re renting your first apartment or your fifth, you may have some questions about renters insurance. What is it? Do I really need it? Is it affordable? We’ve got you covered. Read on to learn everything you need to know about renters insurance. What is renters insurance? Renters insurance is a form of insurance […]
Winter weather can create a witch’s brew of damage to homes. Freezing pipes, strong gales, and roof leaks are just some of the damages caused by the season. These cold temperatures and their associated insurance claims account for more than 50% of all insurance claims. On average, about 1 in 15 insured homes wind up […]
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. When you purchase a home, you make one of the biggest investments in your life, not only in terms of finances, but also in terms of happiness. Expenses, such as furnishings, re-modeling, homeowners insurance and essential services, like water and trash, are a part of that […]
No matter what winter looks like where you live, whether it’s snow and ice all season long or 70 degrees one day and in the teens the next (we’re looking at you, Virginia), the colder months come with unique challenges to keeping your home comfortable and safe. A buildup of condensation plus freezing temperatures can […]
Daylight saving time has its origins back before the Industrial Revolution, but it certainly has no shortage of modern-day critics. Given that the practice was first proposed in 1895 and first adopted in the 1900s, largely to conserve coal during wartime, we’d say it’s more than fair to debate its current relevance. We also think […]
After a long, hot summer, you’re probably ready for cooler temperatures, but is your car? Winter brings with it plenty of dangerous weather conditions that can make driving treacherous, such as hail, snow, and freezing temperatures. There are many precautions you can take to prepare yourself and your vehicle for the incoming winter wonderland. Read […]
Choosing to rent rather than own your home has plenty of benefits — some of your utilities may be covered, you aren’t responsible for routine maintenance, and you don’t have to worry about paying for repairs in the event of a fire or flood. Your landlord’s insurance will cover the costs of repairs in the […]
Of the many types of weather that threaten the safety of your home and car, a hailstorm may be the most significant. Hail, tiny balls of ice produced in heavy thunderstorms and ranging in size from that of a pea to a golf ball, can cause considerable damage to property once it falls from the […]