Seasonal Tips Archives - Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, Inc.

Dec 13

Tips for Choosing Cyber-Safe Toys

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Cyber, Home Insurance, Insurance Tips

As the holiday season approaches and children build their wish lists, smart toys may be at the top. You may not have thought about it, but internet-connected toys typically have a built-in microphone and speaker and can potentially expose children and others in their household to data or identity theft. Cyber-Safe Toys

Oct 11

Batten Down the Hatches: What To Know About Winterizing Your Boat

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Boat Insurance, Personal Insurance

As the days become shorter and the temperature dips, the inevitable appears on the horizon for every boater: winter.By planning to properly winterize your boat, you’ll confidently end the season knowing you and your beloved ship will be ready to take on the waves as soon as the snow passes and spring arrives. Winterizing Your Boat

Jun 28

9 Sparkler Safety Tips

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, safety tips, Seasonal Tips

They’re fun, they’re festive, and they’re hot! Sparklers are a fun and easy way to celebrate on holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. While these small fireworks are easy to light and fun to wave around, it’s important to use them safely. So before you get out the sparklers this holiday, review our nine tips to…

Apr 05

7 Things Business Owners Can Spring Clean Without Picking Up a Mop

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Small Business, Spring Cleaning

Each year, 78% of Americans tackle spring cleaning in their homes. Did you know that you can do the same thing for your small business – without the mop, bucket and rubber gloves? Here are seven things you can do as a small business owner to refresh your workplace this spring (or any time of year) without breaking too much of…

Dec 28

How to Safely Heat Your Home

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips

It’s an unfortunate fact that space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves cause more structure fires than central heat and hot-water heaters combined. Whether you're using these options to stay warm or just to create some cozy ambiance in your home, it’s worth keeping these guidelines top of mind to help keep your family and house safe all winter long. How to Safely Hear…

Dec 21

Eight Winter Tips for Your Pets

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, Pets, Seasonal Tips

It’s the perfect weather for fluffy snuggles with your favorite four-legged friend, but the dry air and freezing temperatures can be just as dangerous to our pets as they are to us. As the weather begins to turn, it’s important to prep your home for winter, and that includes taking some extra safety precautions for your pets. Here are some tips to…

Nov 30

How to Avoid Hitting a Deer

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Coverage, Seasonal Tips

Autumn is beautiful, but it also introduces some fall driving hazards… deer collisions being one of them. From October to December, mating and hunting season results in more frequent movement for deer. For drivers, that means you’re more likely to hit one. But have you ever wondered how your auto insurance will cover hitting a deer? Are deer collisions covered by…

Nov 16

What to do With Leaves

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Seasonal Tips

There’s nothing quite like the view of colorful leaves in autumn. But what do you do when they’ve all fallen and you’re left with a mess in your yard? It’s important to dispose of the leaves before the snow comes. But how can you do so safely (and legally)? Here’s what to know. Fallen Leaves

Aug 03

Travel Insurance: When You Need It + What It Covers

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Tops

Travel insurance is, as its name implies, a policy that protects the dollars you spend on a trip. It’s an optional coverage, and while the usefulness of the coverage varies by situation, policies sometimes lack clarity on what is covered. What is travel insurance?

Jul 06

5 Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know About Pool Liability

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, safety tips

Whether you’ve worked hard and finally purchased the home of your dreams—complete with a swimming pool or you’ve owned a property with a pool for some time now, it’s imperative that you learn all you can about protecting yourself from pool liability by following pool safety rules and obtaining the appropriate liability coverage. Pool Liability

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