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7 Tips for Developing Your Family’s Fire Escape Plan

By Fire, Home Insurance, home safety, Homeowners
During a house fire, every second counts. That’s why it’s important for you and your family to be prepared. A recent study by the American Red Cross found that many homeowners are both overconfident and underprepared when it comes to fire safety. While 80% of those surveyed thought everyone in their house knows what to do if a fire breaks out,…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Restoring an Older Home

By Home Insurance, homeowner’s insurance policy, Homeowners
Old homes have a certain charm that’s hard to match with a new build. This is especially true when they’re restored back to their former glory. But we’ve all watched enough DIY reality TV shows to know that remodeling an older home isn’t as easy as it sounds. Historic houses were built with different materials and technologies than we use…
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Is an Animal Living Under Your Porch? Here’s What to Do Next

By home, Home Insurance, Homeowners
As a homeowner, you’ve probably entertained guests who overstayed their welcome. But unlike your in-laws or a former college roommate… an animal that’s made itself at home on your property has no intention of leaving. Some of the usual suspects include raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, skunks or the occasional stray cat. And while they’re just looking for a safe place to…
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What to Do Before a Blizzard

By Auto Insurance, damage, Freeze, home, Home Insurance, home safety, Homeowners, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips, Winter
Severe winter weather can catch us off guard. Even adults sometimes hope for a snow day… but odds are we’re not getting one. In many cases, you still have to brave the cold, clean off your car and get to work. When the forecast calls for heavy snow, it helps to think ahead. Follow this checklist of ways to prepare…
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What is Guaranteed Replacement Cost?

By Buying a home, home, Home Insurance, homeowner’s insurance policy, Homeowners
There are few things in life worse than losing your home to fire or a natural disaster. Except, that is, discovering in the aftermath that you don’t have enough homeowners insurance coverage to rebuild the house back to the way it was before trouble struck. If you get guaranteed replacement cost coverage, that is unlikely to happen. Why? Because guaranteed replacement cost…
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How Safe is Your Deck?

By home safety, Homeowners
One of the best things about spring is taking advantage of the warmer weather and enjoying the great outdoors. For some, this means fishing, hiking trails and spending time at parks. For others, however, it means simply sitting on their deck and enjoying a nice evening. While this may seem like a safer and more convenient alternative to experiencing nature,…
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Making sure your jewelry is covered

By Home Insurance, Homeowners
With today being Valentine's Day, many people may be giving and/or receiving new articles of jewelry...whether it be a new watch, necklace, ring, etc. But, does your current homeowners policy provide enough coverage? Quite possibly the answer is no. Most insurance policies provide dollar amount limitations on how much "automatic" coverage you have. Sometimes that amount can be as low…
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