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We all want to feel safe and secure in our homes. In fact, most of us do feel that way. However, when you watch the news or hear a frightening story from a neighbor, it’s sometimes difficult to not worry. We understand. That’s why we’re dedicating an entire blog to… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

When you leave your second home and lock it up for the season, how do you keep it secure? With today’s updated technology, protecting your extra property from afar is simpler than ever before. The most efficient way to lock down your extra home is with the installation of a… Read more »

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… Read more »

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

As much as most of us want to lower water consumption around the home, we seldom do anything about it. So the next time you are about to fork out money for your water bill, pause for a few minutes. Consider that the average household uses 130,000 gallons of water… Read more »

Chimney cleaning isn’t always easy, but it’s important to remove all buildup in order to prevent fires. But like any other important task, it’s important for you to do it as safely as possible. The two steps below are a great place to start: 1. Use the right equipment Materials… Read more »