Making sure your tires are properly inflated is an important part of getting the best performance out of your vehicle – especially during the winter months. Because after all, your tires represent the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road ahead. To keep your car rolling smoothly all year long, here’s everything you need to know about…
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…
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. This information isn’t meant to scare you into closing off the fireplace and stashing the space heater. By all means, keep enjoying them—just keep safety in mind so you can protect yourself, your family and your home against…
Icy weather can create challenging, and potentially dangerous, driving conditions in the winter months. Black ice forms on roadways and can produce a nearly invisible hazard. As temperatures approach freezing, icy conditions can develop, especially on roadways where elevation is higher, and bridges and overpasses. Adjusting your driving behavior for these conditions can help keep you, and others around you,…
Risks increase while temperatures decrease. Make sure your home and roof are prepared and protected in the snowy months with these top tips.
Stop Wasting Energy — and Money — This Winter Are you tired of high utility bills landing in your mailbox? Not sure how to lower those bills without turning your heat way down or taking cold showers? We at Joseph W. McCartin Insurance can help.
Before winter sets in, make sure to perform proper maintenance on your home to avoid unwanted problems.
